Akron’s Spring Hill Apartments Undergo Inspections and Repairs After Complaints of Roaches and Mold
Akron's Spring Hill Apartments have come under scrutiny after reports of roaches in the mailroom and other areas have caused the United States Postal Service to put a temporary stop to mail delivery, as documented in a social media post from the City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office. Residents also raised alarms about...
‘Repairing the harm’: Group wants Black Museum & Center near Akron’s Innerbelt
The Innerbelt, built in the 70s and 80s, disrupted and devastated a thriving Black community. More than 700 homes and more than 100 businesses were demolished to make room for the construction.
I-77 North traffic slows to a crawl
A lane closure on I-77 North caused major backup Thursday morning.
Local architect selected to design Akron housing plans intended to save time and money
Affordable homes with front porches that better connect residents to their neighbors may soon be easier to construct in Akron, with the selection of an architect who’s been tasked with creating plans that could be used to build new houses across the city. Grassroots Architecture, an Akron firm in...
Lakemore awards Volunteer of the Year
LAKEMORE — Lakemore Mayor Richard Cole Feb. 2 announced the village’s Volunteer of the Year, Emery Pitman. “Truly I could have given this any of the six years I’ve been mayor, and he probably could have gotten it any of the 20 years before that from any other mayor,” Cole said of Pitman. “A friend, mentor, food...
Kenmore’s 1896 Lawndale Schoolhouse building may get new life
The Kenmore Historical Society is on track to soon own its first property, the original Lawndale Schoolhouse at 1208 W. Wilbeth Road in Kenmore. The group has been working with the Summit County Land Bank since last year to acquire the property, which has been abandoned and tax delinquent for more than 10 years.
NE Ohio officer’s arrest leads to 2nd arrest after ex picks up kids from...
SOLON, Ohio (WOIO) — A suburban police officer and the father of her children were arrested in separate incidents on the same day, and three young children were caught in the middle. Summer Davis, a Richmond Heights police officer, was charged with aggravated menacing after allegedly threatening people at...
Brecksville parent banned for life after altercation with referee at North Olmsted youth wrestling...
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — After a physical altercation between a parent and a referee at a youth wrestling tournament last weekend in North Olmsted was caught on surveillance video, the organization that hosted the event has responded. In a statement on Thursday, the Buckeye Wrestling Association (BWA) announced that...
‘They bought people.’ Opening arguments begin in FirstEnergy corruption trial
Defendants Michael Dowling and Chuck Jones wait for the start of their trial in Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross's courtroom on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Mike Cardew- Pool/Akron Beacon Journal) During opening statements on Tuesday, tensions ran high as the state argued that utility...
Winter Weather and Cold Weather advisrories issued for Northeast Ohio counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties in Northeast Ohio on Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
