Category Archives: Local News

Akron Children's Hospital has received a huge gift, a $50 million donation, the largest in their history, from philanthropist, entrepreneur, and child health advocate Tom Golisano. Akron Children's Ho...

Canton Police are investigating a shooting that left a 51 year old man in critical condition. According to police, the shooting happened Sunday morning around 4:30am in the 3000 block of Tuscarawas St...

A student has died after she shot herself in the cafeteria of Valley Forge High School Monday afternoon. Law enforcement rushed to the school around 2:10pm. An 18 year old female student was taken to ...

There will be counselors and therapists available at Green Elementary School to support students and staff after the death of a 9 year old boy who was hit and killed by a car on Friday. The Summit Cou...

A small plane crashed in Richfield Township on Sunday afternoon, but the pilot escaped without injury, according to the Ohio state Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the area of McCormick Drive and...

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 ...