Category Archives: Local News

Time is running out to save Akron's historic Firestone Plant #1 located on 1200 Firestone Parkway. Akron City Council earlier this week approved an agreement giving the city until November 21st to sec...

Akron Public Schools is raising concerns about 2 federal funding decisions they say would strip away about $7.7 million in support for students, staff, and families. The proposed reductions, they say,...

The Twinsburg Police Department is investigating after a gun was discovered in the women's bathroom at the Twinsburg High School stadium. The custodian who was cleaning the restroom found the gun in a...

A 25 year old man is facing homicide charges after a deadly accident involving a skid steer. According to Perry Township Police, 25 year old Michael Kennedy is charged with reckless operation and reck...

An evacuation in Portage County has been lifted following a gas leak last night. Suffield Township residents in the area of Palm Road, between Saxe and Randolph Roads were told to evacuate after a dri...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Stark County. The crash occurred around 8:30pm last night on State Route 800 near Leatherman Drive in Pike Townsh...

Two Kent State students are facing federal charges for allegedly targeting elderly victims in a multi-state fraud scheme. Prosecutors say, a 24 year old male and a 23 year old male, acted as money mul...

Norton Police are warning residents about a new scam involving bogus emails and invoices being sent to residents. The invoices are requesting payments for "application review and approval fees". Norto...

An investigation is underway after a car drove into a restaurant on Saturday afternoon. According to a release for the Akron Fire Department, the crash happened around 4:30 pm at the Chipotle in the 8...

An Akron Public Schools employee resigned after selling the school district's lawn mowers on Facebook marketplace. According to the agenda from a recent school board meeting, administrator Steven Keen...