A 70 year old Stow man was sentenced this week for selling bogus body armor. Vall Iliev was sentenced to 63 months in jail, and also will have to pay approximately $5.2 million in restitution. He is accused of working with a Chinese broker and manufacturers to make a cheap version of body armor, then…
School cell phone policy
Listen up parents of school age children. Beginning next school year, cell phone use will be banned. Senate Bill 58, sponsored by State Senator Jane Timken, was recently signed into law as part of the state budget. It’s goal: reduce distractions, curb cyberbullying, and keep students focused on daily instruction. The law prohibits students from…
Tornado confirmed in Medina County
The National Weather service confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Western Medina County Monday afternoon. At 3:57pm, a tornado last 2 minutes in Chatham and Lafayette Townships caused tree damage along its path with multiple trees snapped. The National Weather Service says it caused minor roof damage to several homes and damaged an unoccupied small barn.…
Shooting outside Akron school
5 people, ranging in age from 14 to 20 were shot on Monday morning in the parking lot of Mason CLC on East Exchange Street, during a large gathering. Akron police say, the 5 were all transported to the hospital with what are being reported as non-life threatening injuries. In addition to the gunfire, more…
1 dead, 3 injured in accident on Route 21
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Norton. Police say it happened Saturday night around 7:15pm on State Route 21 near Reimer Road overpass. According to a press release, a Jeep overturned and collided with another vehicle. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene and all 3 people inside the car…
1 dead in shooting in Tallmadge
An investigation is underway in Tallmadge after a deadly shooting. It happened around 11am yesterday in the 500 block of Cynthia Lane, when a 911 caller said they had shot their father and he was not breathing. When police arrived on scene they arrested the suspect. The victim was taken to the hospital where they…
It’s time for all Browns fans to get used to the fact that in 2029, the Browns will be playing in a brand new Dome Stadium in Brook Park. Governor DeWine signed the budget, which includes 600 million dollars toward the Dome. The Haslams, owners of the Browns, just purchased the land they plan to…
Arrests in fatal shooting of 15 year old
Akron Police have announced 3 arrests in connection with the deadly shooting of a 15 year old boy. Akron officers assisted by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, carried out a coordinated operation on Wednesday to arrest the suspects. The 3 individuals, 18 year old Jaiden Trone, and 2 juveniles, ages 14 and 15,…
Face lift at Akron-Canton Airport
Upgrades are on the way to Akron-Canton Airport thanks to a $250,000 state grant. The funding will help build a new access road as part of a $30 million west-side hangar project, to add a 1200 square-foot hangar to meet the growing demand for private and corporate flights. Officials say it will boost revenue and…
Akron man found dead in hotel room
Brimfield Police are investigating the death of a 26 year old Akron man who was found dead in a hotel room. Around 6:40 last Friday night, officers were dispatched to the Super 8 Hotel on Edson Road for reports of a deceased male in one of the rooms. On scene, they found a man underneath…