Category Archives: Local News
Soccer coach found guilty and sentenced
This story from Channel 19 News A former soccer coach for the Northwestern Local School District and a club team was sentenced to prison on Friday for sexual battery involving a minor. 51 year old Tim...
Kim Maxwell 5h ago
Mother Seeks Justice for Son
An Akron mother, Sharon Franklin, is seeking justice after her 35 year old son, Jaymeeson Franklin was killed in a hit and run in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood on September 25. The driver, 45 y...
Kim Maxwell 6h ago
Ringling Bros Cancel Shows in Cleveland
The Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey performances for this weekend at the Wolstein Center have been canceled due to unforseen operational challenges. If you purchased tickets through Ticketmaster o...
Kim Maxwell 7h ago
Smoke Shop Robbed
The Sunset Smoke Shop on North Portage Path in Akron was robbed at gunpoint this past Wednesday, October 7. According to Akron Police Lt. Michael Murphy, suspects entered the busienss and brandished a...
Kim Maxwell 7h ago
19 year killed in motorcycle crash
A 19 year old Akron man died in a motorcycle crash that occurred in Springfield Township Wednesday morning. According to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, Nathan Darden was traveling westbo...
John Maczko 13h ago
Fire at abandoned Deerfield township coal mine
A fire at an abandoned coal mine in Deerfield township is under investigation, mainly to verify what has been burning. On October 3, Deerfield fire department responded to what was reported as a brush...
Kim Maxwell Oct 8, 2026
Bainbridge Township Man with Cocaine Charges
This from Channel 19 News A grand jury has indicted a man from Bainbridge Township for being in possession of and trafficking cocaine, according to Geauga County Prosecutor's Office. 32 ...
Kim Maxwell Oct 8, 2026
Akron Public Schools/City Series Football Games to be played on Saturday Mornings
As reported earlier, the remaining Akron Public School City series games will be played on Saturday mornings due to disruptive behavior and fighting last Friday from the Buchtel/Firestone game that wa...
Kim Maxwell Oct 8, 2026
City of Akron Trick or Treat date set
The City of Akron's Trick or Treat Night will take place on Halloween, Saturday, October 31st, from 5 to 7pm. Akron Police officers will be on patrol throughout the evening and will pay special attent...
John Maczko Oct 8, 2026
Police have found vehicle in hit and run
The Akron Police Department has found a vehicle authorities believe fatally struck 38 year old Jesse McCool last month. Last month, McCool was crossing South Main Street at Miller avenue when he was f...
Kim Maxwell Oct 7, 2026