Macedonia Police and fire dispatch officials say crews are still on the scene cleaning up after Wednesday’s explosion at Royal Chemical. It happened when a tanker truck carrying a dangerous chemical exploded, injuring 3 people. One person remains hospitalized with life threatening injuries. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
Racist flyers circulating in Akron
Akron police are investigating a series of racist flyers that landed at homes and cars on the city’s southwest side. Kenmore resident were shocked to find racist and antisemitic flyers in their neighborhood. Akron police are searching for the person or group responsible for these flyers. Akron police are asking anyone with information to come…
U of A President stepping down
The University of Akron President, Gary Miller, is stepping down from his position in anticipation of his retirement in October. The dean of UA’s College of Business, Robert Nemer, has been appointed as the new President, and Miller will remain a special consultant to the President until his official retirement date of October 4th. Miller…
Council opposes Dominion Energy rate increase
Summit County Council has adopted a resolution opposing Dominion Energy Ohio’s proposed 30 percent rate increase. The proposal would increase consumers monthly fixed Basic Service charge from $43.27 to $56.31 and would increase other fixed monthly distribution charges by more than $8,78 per month in 2025. The council is requesting that the Public Utilities Commission…
Life sentence for Akron man
A 21 year old Akron man has received a life sentence for a murder that occurred last year. Thomas Ellis was found guilty of murdering 33 year old Dominic Gray back in September of 2023 by shooting him 4 times at an apartment on Beardsley Street. Ellis was found guilty of 2 counts of murder…
Movie theater shooting
An investigation continues into Friday night’s shooting at a Massillon movie theater. The shooting occurred around 11pm and left 27 year old Darin Davis of Canton dead. A suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting. It happened at the Regal Cinemas. The Canton Repository reports it wasn’t clear whether Davis or the suspect had been…
Stabbing incident
In Akron, a man is dead and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in the 800 block of Lindsey Avenue. Police say there was a fight during a gathering at the home on Sunday, which led to the stabbing. Police arrested 36 year old Dareeque Dorman on charges of murder. They found him…
Amazon plans new warehouse in Springfield Twp.
Some big news coming from Amazon as they are planning on building a new warehouse in Springfield Township, along with it, hundreds of local jobs. The Beacon Journal reports, Amazon is planning a 100,000 square foot, $30M warehouse and distribution center in Springfield Township. the center will be built on about 24 acres of land…
Carjacker sentenced
A man who carjacked a car at a fast food restaurant with 3 kids inside has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison. Last August, Mark Carlson of Cuyahoga Falls, carjacked a mom at a drive thru line with the kids inside at took off. He pleaded guilty last month to charges of…
1 dead, 1 injured during stabbing at Akron home
One person is dead and one person injured after a stabbing occurred in Akron yesterday afternoon. Around 440pm police responded to a domestic-related altercation at a home in the 1500 block of Bronson Road. On scene, police say they found a 59 year old woman and a 74 year old man suffering from multiple stab…
Funeral for man killed in Canton
Today, Frank Tyson, the man who died in custody of the Canton Police last month will be laid to rest. Attorney Ben Crump along with Reverend Al Sharpton , among others are expected to attend the ceremony at Hear The Word Ministries in Canton. Tyson’s death is under investigation by Ohio BCI. His family and…
City of Akron installing speed tables and solar speed signs
This month, the City of Akron is taking steps to reduce speeding in the community. The city will begin installing 30 temporary speed tables and 40 more solar, speed limit signs this month. Maple Street will have a permanent speed table installed while a number of other streets will have temporary speed tables installed. They…
Charge dropped against Akron teen
A charge against an Akron teenager has been dropped after he was shot by an Akron officer while carrying a fake gun. A judge dismissed a complaint against 15 year old Tavion Koontz-Williams. The Akron Police Department fired the officer who shot Williams, but according to a press release, say it was not because of…
Kid found with gun
In Akron, staff at Garfield Community Learning Center found a loaded gun in a student’s bookbag. The principal discovered the gun during a routine bag check Monday morning. No word on whether the student was arrested and charged.
1 killed, 2 injured in Akron shooting
Akron police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. It happened around 220am on Sunday in the 800 block of Johnston Street. According to authorities, when officers arrived , they found a 32 year old man down on the ground who had been shot. He was transported to a…