An investigation into that fatal fire in Coventry Township is ongoing, and yesterday the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office released the names of the 2 teenagers: 17 year old Abigayle Mates and her brother, 15 year old Adrian Mates-Mata. Both teens were students at Coventry High School and grief counselors will be at the school…
City of Akron Leaf Removal Program begins
The City of Akron leaf removal will begin Monday, November 4th in Ward 5. The city postponed the leaf removal schedule by 1 week to allow more time for the leaves to fall before the start of the program. New this year, the city is launching a leaf removal dashboard to help residents follow along…
I feel like this is the best time of the year to be a sports fan. I’m sure some of you will disagree, but to me, nothing beats what is going on now as well as what is coming up. NFL and college football are in full swing and there is practically a football game…
Akron man sentenced
A 27 year old Akron man who shot and killed 50 year old Tina Case while she sat in her vehicle has been sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 36 years. Antonio Miller, of Taggart Drive in Akron, was convicted of murder after police accused him of ambushing Case back in 2022…
Shooting in Springfield Township
Another shooting on Halloween night in Springfield Township claimed the life of one man and critically injured another. The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Canton Road. Officers responded to the scene and found 2 men shot. One man died at the hospital, the second victim remains hospitalized. The names have not been released…
Akron homicide
An investigation is underway into the shooting death of a 25 year old man last night. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Keys Place around 10:30pm. On scene, they located the victim inside a nearby apartment. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending further investigation, was pronounced dead at the scene. During a…
Is anyone really that excited that the Dodgers and the Yankees are in the World Series??? Anyone that doesn’t live in New York or LA???? Maybe a few will want to see Shohei Otani or Aaron Judge play, but the majority of the country could care less. The Yankees and the Dodgers are 2 of…
Training drill in Barberton
The Barberton Police Department in partnership with the Barberton City Schools will conduct a simulation/training drill using A.L.I.C.E. Lockdown procedure at Barberton High School during the morning hours today. the 2 organizations have been planning this drill for several months and hope to provide realistic training and practice for students, staff, and safety forces. Once…
Ride share driver sentenced
An Akron man who posed as a ride-share driver will now spend at least 20 years in prison. 25 year old Mohammed Reeda was sentenced yesterday. He was accused of kidnapping and raping 8 women, but he was found guilty on 5 counts. Police say he used his job as a driver to target women…
20 year old man killed in Portage County crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ravenna post is investigating a 1 vehicle fatal crash early Monday morning. The crash happened on I-76 westbound near milepost 42 in Edinburg Township at approximately 6:45am. The OSHP says 20 year old Christopher Underwood of Pittsburgh was driving a vehicle when it went off the road. The preliminary investigation…