Category Archives: Local News
Metro providing free rides
Metro Direct and ADA fares will be waived temporarily during the month of November for those Metro riders impacted by the freeze on food assistance during the federal shutdown. Passengers need to show...
John Maczko 4h ago
Akron City Council approves food bank donation
Akron City Council last night unanimously approved a grant of up to $100,000 for the Akron-Canton Foodbank, money to be used for those on SNAP benefits. More than 50,000 people in the City of Akron re...
John Maczko Nov 04, 2025
Homicide
A Summit County man died after being stabbed multiple times. Lake more Police say, around 12:15am on Sunday, the victim was at a residence in the 2500 block of Frank Street where he got involved in an...
John Maczko Nov 04, 2025
9 people shot at Airbnb Party
Bath Police are investigating a shooting that left 9 people injured early Sunday morning at an Airbnb rental home in Bath Township. Bath Township Police Chief Vito Sinopoli said officers were dispatch...
John Maczko Nov 03, 2025
Copley Police officer recovering
A Copley police officer is recovering from injuries after his cruiser was hit on State Route 21 near the Copley Road exit during a recent traffic stop. Police said the officer was talking to the perso...
John Maczko Nov 03, 2025
Fatal crash
Richfield Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred around 2:30am Thursday morning on State Route 303 near Southern Road. According to police, a 29 year old woman was heading eastbound on ...
John Maczko Oct 31, 2025
Former Summit County prosecutor, judge resigns law license
Former Summit County prosecutor and judge Michael Callahan surrendered his law license after a state disciplinary probe into accusations he forced a client to have sex with him and perform a sex act o...
John Maczko Oct 30, 2025
GM layoffs
General Motors says it plans to layoff 1200 workers at its all-electric factory near Detroit. And also about 550 jobs will be cut at its battery cell facility in Warren, Ohio. GM will also temporarily...
John Maczko Oct 30, 2025
City of Akron Leaf Removal
City of Akron leaf removal will begin November 3rd in ward 3. To view the entire schedule, visit www.AkronOhio.gov/Leaves. Each ward takes multiple days to complete. Signs will be posted in the variou...
John Maczko Oct 30, 2025
Sentencing for Akron man
A 41 year old Mogadore man is scheduled to be sentenced this week for an intentional hit and run that occurred outside a Circle K on the 400 block of West Market Street next to the I-PROMISE School la...
John Maczko Oct 29, 2025