Category Archives: Local News
Man dies in lawnmower accident
A 55 year old man is dead after being run over by a lawnmower. According to the Stark County Sheriff's Office, Rusty Hines has been identified as the victim of the incident that occurred just before 6...
John Maczko Jun 24, 2026
Child dies in Plain Township incident
Stark County deputies say a 5 year old girl has died after suffering injuries in the backyard of her family's home. This happened Sunday at a home in the 2400 block of Burr Oak Street NE in Plain Town...
John Maczko Jun 23, 2026
Bicyclist struck and killed
An 85 year old Twinsburg resident was struck by a vehicle and killed Sunday while out bilking at the Ravenna Road and Middleton extension area in Hudson. Hudson Police and EMS were called to the scene...
John Maczko Jun 23, 2026
6 out in Brown Street fire
6 people were displaced after a fire at a brown Street residence on Saturday . The Akron Fire Department responded to the fire in the 600 block and found heavy smoke coming from the multi-story reside...
John Maczko Jun 22, 2026
Lawsuit filed in Airbnb shooting
The family of an Akron teen killed in a shooting at a Bath Township party is suing the property owner, party organizers, Airbnb, and the 3 suspects charged in the case. The lawsuit was filed by the fa...
John Maczko Jun 17, 2026
2 teens injured after e-bike crash
Two teens were hospitalized Tuesday after they were struck by a vehicle in Mento. Just after 1pm, two 15 year old boys were riding an e-bike when an SUV struck them at the intersection of Munson and M...
John Maczko Jun 17, 2026
Fatal crash in Stark County
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash that occurred around 12:30 Monday afternoon in Lexington Township in Stark County. deputies responded to the crash in the 13000 block of State Rout...
John Maczko Jun 16, 2026
Barberton mayor resigns
Barberton's mayor has resigned after council voted to consider his removal in April. In a resignation letter, william judge wrote in part:" The city council has made it clear its vision for the future...
John Maczko Jun 16, 2026
3 injured, 2 critically after crash at Wayne County Speedway
3 people were taken to the hospital after a sprint car crashed into the infield during Monday night's Ohio Spring Speedweek event at Wayne County Speedway in East Union Township. authorities say the c...
John Maczko Jun 16, 2026
ATV rider fatally injured
An ATV rider was fatally injured on private property in Pike Township, in Stark County, on Sunday afternoon. According to the Stark County Sheriff's Office, around 3:24pm, deputies responded to the 61...
John Maczko Jun 15, 2026