The Canton Post of the State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred around 545pm Monday. The crash occurred on State Route 172, at Robertsville Avenue, in Paris Township, in Stark County. The patrol says, 68 year old John Bennett and his 66 year old wife, Zetta, of Carrollton, were riding a…
Akron Homicide
Akron Police are investigating the homicide of a 36 year old man. Police say around 440pm Monday, officers responded to the 110 block of Chandler Avenue where they found a man with apparent gunshot wounds in the backyard. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Residents told police they heard yelling in the moments leading…
Seaplane crashes into Portage River
A plane crashed into the Portage River Saturday night, injuring 2. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says, around 4pm, a pilot from Florida was attempting to take off in a 2003 Cessna 206 Seaplane when he struck a power line and lost control, causing his plane to crash into the river. Ohio Edison de-energized the…
School district mourns death of student at football game
The Mapleton Local School District is mourning the death of a student who collapsed on the football field while attending Friday night’s homecoming game. 17 year old Breanne McKean, passed away Friday evening at Ashland hospital following a medical emergency. She is the daughter of Mapleton’s Athletic Director, Tim McKean. Homecoming festivities for the weekend…
Woman sentenced in death of her mother
23 year old Sydney Powell, of Akron, who was recently convicted in the murder of her mother, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years to life in prison. She was found guilty last week of the killing of her mother, 50 year old Brenda Powell in their Scudder Avenue home. Prosecutors say Sydney Powell hit her…
Akron Marathon
This weekend, officials are expecting thousands of runners to take to the streets of Akron to compete in the 21st FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, half marathon, and team relays. The big race gets underway at 7am Saturday from the Akron Art Museum, on South High Street in Akron. The race will finish at 300 South Main…
Akron police respond to burglary call
Akron police are investigating after a woman returned home late last night to find her house in the 2500 block of Ellet Avenue broken into and numerous items stolen. Police got the call after the 31 year old woman came home just before midnight last night. A number of items were taken including 2 TV’s,…
Akron teen robbed by another teen
Akron police are looking for a teenager who robbed another teen Monday at a Walgreens store in the 800 block of West Market Street. Officers say the robbery occurred around 530pm. A 13 year old boy told police someone followed him around the store and then followed him outside. That’s when the boy said the…
Verdict in
In exactly one month, two brothers will be sentenced for their role in the death of Akron teen Ethan Liming. Deshawn and Tyler Stafford were acquitted of the more serious charges of involuntary manslaughter, but found guilty of aggravated assault and assault. The Stafford brothers will be back in court on October 26th.
Couple wanted for crime spree in Summit, Portage, Stark counties
Reward money is on the table for any information leading to the arrest of a couple wanted for multiple crimes in Summit, Portage, and Stark counties. The US Marshals say, 35 year old Kyle Bonsky is accused of grand theft, identity fraud, receiving stolen property, theft, and burglary and other charges. According to authorities, Bonsky…
Gas relief
Drivers are getting some relief as gas prices have dropped throughout Northeast Ohio, according to new data released by GasBuddy.com. In Akron, drivers are now paying an average of $3.45 a gallon after prices dipped 16.5 cents within the last week.
3 suspects charged in double shooting
Three men are due in court today for their alleged roles in a shooting that sent a man and a 6 month old baby to the hospital. The shooting occurred last Thursday afternoon on Langton Avenue near 111th Street in Garfield Heights. Authorities say both victims are expected to survive, but the baby remains hospitalized.…
Nalaxone to be available at rest stops in Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that the Recovery Ohio Initiative, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Ohio Department of Health’s Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Nalaxone) are partnering to install Nalaxone kits at rest areas across Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Health, in 2022, unintentional drug overdoses in Ohio resulted in…
Powerball Lottery up, up, and away!!
The Powerball jackpot has increased to $725 million. No one has won the jackpot since July when someone from Los Angeles won $1.08 billion. The next drawing is tomorrow night. Tonight’s Mega Million drawing is worth……$205 million.
23 year old convicted of killing mother
An Akron jury has convicted a 23 year old woman of killing her own mother. The Summit County jury yesterday convicted Sydney Powell of Scudder Drive in Akron of 2 counts of murder, 1 count of felonious assault, and 1 count of tampering with evidence. In March of 2020 she hit her 50 year old…