Category Archives: Local News
Atwater shooting update
Portage County Sheriff's office have identified the victim in the Atwater shooting yesterday. 18 year old Alice Tully was found wounded at home where she was believed to be a resident on State route 1...
Kim Maxwell Oct 21, 2026
Suspects on motorbikes wanted for break-ins
Akron Police are searching for several individuals wanted for business break-ins in Akron, riding on motorbikes. According to Akron Police, the business break-ins have been happening on East Tallmadge...
John Maczko Oct 21, 2026
Ravenna Twp Woman Faces Felony Charges in Animal Abandonment
A woman living in a Ravenna Twp mobile home park is charged with felonies after she allegedly abandoned dogs, cats and lizards to take a job in Florida. 32 year old Ashley Bly was arraigned Monday in ...
Kim Maxwell Oct 20, 2026
Atwater Shooting/Woman has died
Portage County Sheriff's Office has reported that the woman who was shot at a residence in Atwater Township has died. Earlier today, Portage County Sheriff's office took the suspect into custody after...
Kim Maxwell Oct 20, 2026
Sherwin Willliams eliminates 40 positions
Sherwin-Williams has eliminated about 40 positions at its global head quarters. In a statement, the Cleveland based paint and coatings manufacturer said the workforce reduction affected employees in s...
Kim Maxwell Oct 20, 2026
Gas prices heading up again
Gas prices soared over the past week, bringing the average about $4 a gallon in both Akron and Cleveland. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $4.08 per gallon after prices surged nearly 30 c...
John Maczko Oct 20, 2026
Stabbing in Massillon
Massillon police are investigating the stabbing death of 19 year old Tyler Symanski. Police were called to 316 State Avenue around 6 am on Sunday after a report of an unresponsive man with stab wounds...
Kim Maxwell Oct 19, 2026
Mentor Student Indicted for Nude Photos on Snapchat
Mentor High School student Bradley Bischof has been indicted on 6 charges for allegedly sharing an obscene picture on Snapchat. Court records show that on or about April 28, Bischof used Snapchat to "...
Kim Maxwell Oct 19, 2026
Akron Man Pleads Not Guilty to Natatorium Shooting
63 year old Akron resident Craig Sipe has pleaded not guility to aggravated murder in the shooting death of Stow resident, 61 year old Sharon Dorn on October 18 at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium. Stow ...
Kim Maxwell Oct 19, 2026
Nestle closing Solon Location
Bad news for Nestle employees at the Solon factory. The factory will close by the end the year 2027. Employees were informed earlier today (Monday). The Solon location is one of 7 facilities in Ohio. ...
Kim Maxwell Oct 19, 2026