Category Archives: Local News
13 year old skateboarder dies after being struck
A 13 year old boy has died after being struck by a car while riding on a skateboard in Canton. Friday evening, Officers responding to the 3300 block of Market Avenue North where a juvenile riding a sk...
John Maczko Mar 04, 2026
One dead after crash on US 250
A New Philadelphia man has died after a 2 vehicle crash in Sugarcreek Township on U.S. Route 250 on February 26th. The Canton Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol reports that 28 year old Gaspar Lopez, was...
John Maczko Mar 03, 2026
Elderly woman dies in crash
An elderly woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Wayne County Sunday evening. According to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, deputies were called to the scene of the crash on Doyle...
John Maczko Mar 03, 2026
Chase and shooting in Akron
An investigation continues into a police chase and shooting that occurred over the weekend. It started at an IHOP and ended with a police officer and suspect injured. The incident started in Springfie...
John Maczko Mar 02, 2026
Ohio bill
Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would stop employers from asking an applicants criminal history before even looking at their resume. According to Cleveland Dot Com it doesn't mean an employ...
John Maczko Mar 02, 2026
Homicide
On Saturday, around 12:30am, Akron police officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of South Maple Street. On scene, officers found a 26 year old woman who sustained a gunshot wound while insi...
John Maczko Mar 02, 2026
Man arrested after police chase and crash
A 40 year old man led Massillon Police on a chase through Massillon and Perry Township on Tuesday afternoon, rear-ended a motorist on Jackson Avenue NW, fled and later was arrested, according to the O...
John Maczko Feb 27, 2026
Manhole collapse in Akron
The City of Akron is notifying motorists of a temporary road closure after a partial sewer manhole collapse. City officials say, Kling Street will be closed to all through traffic between Rankin Stree...
John Maczko Feb 27, 2026
Bridge in Streetsboro to close for months
The Page Road bridge that spans the Ohio Turnpike in Streetsboro is scheduled to close for 4 months starting March 2nd. Detours will be posted, but now might be a good time to think about how you want...
John Maczko Feb 26, 2026
Akron Zoo expansion
The Akron Zoo is planning its largest expansion in 73 years. Plans are to add another 16 or so acres to its pride of Africa are that opened back in 2019. The new area will feature some new animals to ...
John Maczko Feb 26, 2026
