Man shot, killed by Parma police identified
The man who died after an office-involved shooting in Parma Tuesday, Feb. 24, has been identified.
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Akron metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Akron metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for...
Derailed train expected to block Alliance intersection for hours
ALLIANCE, Ohio (WJW) – A derailed train in Alliance is expected to cause traffic detours for several hours on Tuesday. According to the Alliance Fire Department, the train derailed near the intersection of N. Park Avenue and E. Keystone Street. In a post to Facebook at about 9:30 a.m.,...
Movies and TV shows casting in Akron
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Sentencing continued for Summit County man convicted in ice bath death of 12-year-old
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A man convicted in connection with the death of a child who who died after being placed in an ice bath, was scheduled to be sentenced in Summit County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday; however, it was continued until October. Jadako Taylor, 12, was the...
Canton drops hammer. No annexation? Then no new water, sewer services
CANTON – Township property owners along Canton's borders will no longer be able to start or transfer city water and sewer services unless they agree to join the city first. Canton City Council unanimously approved the requirement Feb. 23, passing an ordinance that ties new water and sewer service, including service...
Happy 20th anniversary, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery!
AKRON, Ohio – Three decades ago, Fred Karm was working as an electrical engineer. But his mind was on his then hobby: Brewing beer. One day he called the Ohio liquor board. Hey, he asked, how do you start a brewery?. “Well, it costs $100,000, you have to show...
New 80-bed recovery center opens at Massillon health site
MASSILLON – An expansion effort at the Massillon Community Health & Innovation Center has brought in a new drug and alcohol recovery facility with 80 beds. Jackie Rebman, director of inpatient behavioral health for Ohio Valley Physicians Health , said the diagnosis center will provide addiction treatment for men and...
Local hairdresser to open new salon in Brecksville’s historic downtown
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – A hairdresser with 20 years of experience will soon open her own salon in a prominent Brecksville location. Angela Savioli, a Seven Hills resident, is calling the new business Root + Ritual Salon. It will fill a space formerly occupied by Shoptique at 8914 Brecksville Road, just south of Ohio 82.
Akron parents who lost their son launch nonprofit to help others cope with grief
An Akron family is publicly reaching into their own personal pain in order to lift others up and help them with their grief one year after their son Will died by suicide.
