Category Archives: Local News

A fire is under investigation after leaving several people without a home. This happened on Voris Street just off I-76 yesterday afternoon. Akron fire says a duplex was impacted. Thankfully everyone m...

Portage County voters will be asked soon, in the May 5th election, to approve a 0.4 mill property tax to support senior citizens. The replacement levy would redirect funds previously approved for abus...

An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found near the Nimishillen Creek in Canton. A 911 caller reported the body near the water Tuesday. The woman has been identified as 46 year old Ch...

Severe storms swept across Northeast Ohio Wednesday, bringing powerful winds, downpours, and large hail that caused some damage. The storms downed large trees in Portage County in Suffield Township. T...

Several Portage County communities, joining a list of other communities, looking to limit data centers after strong opposition from residents. Ravenna City Council's Planning Committee recently voted ...

Voters in the Kent City School district will decide on Issue 1, a new 9.8 mill property tax on the May 5th primary ballot. If approved, the additional, continuing property tax levy would generate abou...

A 34 year old Akron man has been sentenced to 9 to 13 and a half years in prison for trafficking meth. In March, Dominique Prince, pleaded guilty to 1 count of aggravated trafficking in drugs. In Sept...

North Canton City Council members have rejected legislation that would legalize the longstanding practice of residents of the Sanctuary housing allotment driving golf carts through their neighborhood....

Multiple concrete barriers are now in place to block off a section of parking on West Market street in front of several bars in Akron's Highland Square. According to a news release, the city said the ...

Over 20 fire departments battled a massive fire at a Wayne County lumber yard Saturday night. Just before 8pm, the fire broke out at Southwood Lumber Pallet on East Lincoln Way. While responding, the ...