Akron OH

Drivers who are frustrated by a six-way intersection, known as “Barney’s Busy Corners” on the border of Cuyahoga Falls and Akron may get some relief in the next year or two. In December, members of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) Policy Committee approved spending $325,465...

You've probably heard of the Cuyahoga River, but what about the Little Cuyahoga River?. The river was crucial for Akron’s early industrial history, according to Charlotte Gintert, Cultural Resources Specialist at Summit Metro Parks. Gintert discussed the river's history while standing in a wooded area near Case...

For 73 seconds, a crowd of excited Americans looked to the sky in wonder and awe as they waved goodbye to the crew aboard NASA’s Challenger Space Shuttle in Cape Canaveral, Fla. For 73 seconds, the skies were the limit. The explosion that followed rocked the nation, and 40...

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A goal for 2026 in Canton is new housing, according to Mayor Bill Sherer. And the city is going after funding that could jump-start a couple of housing developments. The city with the help of its new lobbyist is applying for up...

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for the 19-year-old woman accused of killing her brother-in-law last February, began Tuesday in front of Stark County Court of Common Pleas Judge Taryn Heath. Money Baccus was indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, domestic violence, and felonious assault. Canton...

Cleave Land Grill opened in Strongsville, Ohio, and quickly grabbed attention with its fresh halal burgers. Locals caught wind through online chatter and started showing up in droves. The grill’s simple setup mixed with bold tastes turned casual eaters into die-hard regulars. 😋🚀. How Cleave Land Grill Took...

A 28-year-old suspect is in custody, accused of robbing two Dollar General stores in southern Stark County, holding up store staff at knife point and fleeing with two children in his car. The New Philadelphia man was booked the morning of Jan. 14 into the Tuscarawas County Jail on a probation violation, according to...

Akron, Ohio – Months after the August 27, 2025 Powerball drawing, the Ohio winner of a $2 million prize has officially come forward to claim the life-changing amount. The ticket, purchased at Circle K #5702, located at 3520 S. Arlington Road in Akron matched all five white ball numbers drawn that evening: 9, 12, 22,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Canton, OH – Two people were taken into custody this week after a drug investigation in Canton led to the seizure of firearms, cash, and illegal narcotics, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office....

COVENTRY — Two Portage Lakes waterfront restaurants are up for sale with the hopes of finding a new operator. The former Pick’s and Olde Harbor Inn buildings, both located on Portage Lakes Drive, are listed for sale by SVN Summit Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Advisors for $5.8 million.