Category Archives: Local News
Stark County inmate dies
An inmate died by apparent suicide at the Stark County Jail. The Stark County Sheriff's Office says, the 37 year old man, was found unresponsive in his cell around 10:30pm Tuesday. Authorities didn't ...
John Maczko 11h ago
Norton Raceway Park closes for good
The Norton Raceway Park, formerly the Barberton Speedway, has permanently closed after being sold. The new owner plans to use the 27 acre property to expand its neighboring business, Mulch Makers of O...
John Maczko 11h ago
23 car crash
Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported in yesterday's massive 23 car pileup that caused a major traffic backup on I-77 North near Arlington Road. The crash happened just after noon, according ...
John Maczko Mar 18, 2026
Loud boom across NE Ohio
People from across Northeast Ohio reported hearing a loud boom yesterday morning. The National Weather Service and NASA both confirmed that the loud boom, which occurred around 9am, was caused by a me...
John Maczko Mar 18, 2026
Death at Portage County Jail
A woman has died at the Portage County Jail and now they are trying to determine just what happened. Officials say that 42 year old Pauline Farrell was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:30pm Sunday ni...
John Maczko Mar 17, 2026
Kent man indicted on charges
A 19 year old Kent Man, Jordan Proctor, faces rape and kidnap charges, as well as other crimes while he was at home. All of the charges are connected to the same 20 year old woman for an incident that...
John Maczko Mar 17, 2026
Fatal crash
One person was killed in an overnight crash in Maple Heights. The crash was reported around 12:30 this morning near the intersection of Dunham Road and Industrial Avenue. The victim's body was found i...
John Maczko Mar 16, 2026
Local man charged with 5th OVI
A local man has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence for the fifth time, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. In a press release, troopers say Richard Hahn of Akron w...
John Maczko Mar 16, 2026
Rates rise at University of Akron
The University of Akron's Board of Trustees this week approved increasing the rates of tuition, room and board, and parking rates for all drivers this fall. Beware--- those who park on campus without ...
John Maczko Mar 13, 2026
Man killed in Kent crash
An investigation is underway after a Kent man was killed in a 1 vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night at State Route 261 and Mogadore Road. In a press release, officers responded after the westbou...
John Maczko Mar 13, 2026