Category Archives: Local News
Local man charged with 5th OVI
A local man has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence for the fifth time, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. In a press release, troopers say Richard Hahn of Akron w...
John Maczko Mar 16, 2026
Rates rise at University of Akron
The University of Akron's Board of Trustees this week approved increasing the rates of tuition, room and board, and parking rates for all drivers this fall. Beware--- those who park on campus without ...
John Maczko Mar 13, 2026
Man killed in Kent crash
An investigation is underway after a Kent man was killed in a 1 vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night at State Route 261 and Mogadore Road. In a press release, officers responded after the westbou...
John Maczko Mar 13, 2026
Body found in Berlin Lake
A body recovered from Berlin Lake in Deerfield Township Tuesday is believed to be a Lexington Township man who has been missing since early January. a spokesperson for Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisbu...
John Maczko Mar 12, 2026
Fugitive wanted for murder arrested
A man wanted for murder in Killeen, Texas has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. The Northern Ohio Violent fugitive Task Force found 20 year old Tion Green at home in the 1200 block of Lipper...
John Maczko Mar 12, 2026
Akron man sentenced for rape, kidnapping
A 24 year old Akron man was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman who worked at Red Roof Inn in Springfield Township. Cornelius Rogers pleaded guilty to 1 count each ...
John Maczko Mar 11, 2026
Stark County scam
In Stark County, the sheriff's office is seeing a rise in scams claiming a person has a warrant for your arrest. The documents look realistic. If you receive a text saying you missed jury duty, skippe...
John Maczko Mar 11, 2026
Increased police presence at local school
there is an increased police presence at Cuyahoga Falls schools this week after a middle school student allegedly brough a loaded gun to campus on Friday. School officials say the student is now in cu...
John Maczko Mar 10, 2026
Up the gas prices go
Drivers in Northeast Ohio are seeing a big jump in gas prices compared to last week amid the war in Iran. According to GasBuddy.com, gas prices in Akron have jumped 62 cents a gallon over the last wee...
John Maczko Mar 10, 2026
Fatal crash
A 51 year old Stark County woman died after being hit by an SUV while she was walking on State Route 93 around 9:45pm last Thursday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it is investigating the crash th...
John Maczko Mar 09, 2026