Category Archives: Local News
Akron's race for Mayor
former Akron City Councilwoman Tara Mosley weems became the first candidate who said she will challenge Akron Mayor Shammas Malik in the May primary. Mosley Weems, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor aga...
John Maczko Jun 04, 2026
Search for suspect
Akron police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting of a 29 year old man in the city's Kenmore neighborhood late last month. According to police, of...
John Maczko Jun 04, 2026
Firefighters save woman
Springfield Township Firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from a fire after a neighbor reported that she heard smoke alarms from the home. Firefighters encountered smoke throughout the McElwain R...
John Maczko Jun 03, 2026
New E-bike regulations in Twinsburg
The City of Twinsburg is cracking down on E-bike regulations with new rules now in effect. Parents will now be responsible for their children's actions while riding E-bikes. All residents in the city ...
John Maczko Jun 03, 2026
Arrest made in Akron store fire
One person was arrested in connection with the investigation into the weekend fire of Roush's Market on West Thornton Street in Akron. Crews responded to the fire on Saturday morning around 6am after ...
John Maczko Jun 02, 2026
Groundbreaking for new giraffe expansion
The Akron Zoo will break ground on its largest expansion to date, on Thursday June 4 at 9am. At the time, Zoo officials will discuss the new giraffe expansion, including the official name. The zoo is ...
John Maczko Jun 02, 2026
Portage County school to close
Rootstown Local School District will close its middle school within 4 years, according to Superintendent Andrew Hawkins. Under the plan, sixth graders will attend Rootstown Elementary School when the ...
John Maczko Jun 02, 2026
Fire levels popular Akron market
Akron firefighters are working to determine what caused a fire at a popular Akron market Saturday. Roush's Market on West Thornton Street went up in flames around 6am. Fortunately no one was injured. ...
John Maczko Jun 01, 2026
Motorcycle death in Stark County
A motorcyclist died after a crash Saturday night. According to a press release from the Stark County Sheriff's Office, it happened around 9pm on Kent Avenue (state Route 43) in Hartville, between Andr...
John Maczko Jun 01, 2026
Police find attempted murder suspect
Following a home search Friday, New Philadelphia police located a suspect wanted on 2 counts of attempted murder. Teams searched a home on 11th Street NW, Lot 27, looking for Zachary Gill, Wanted on 2...
John Maczko Jun 01, 2026