Akron OH

Brunswick police turned their weekly “Wanted Wednesday” spotlight on two men this week, naming Kenneth R. Barlow and Jose D. Caraballo in a social-media post. The department said both are wanted on fourth-degree felony charges: Barlow in connection with alleged grand theft and vandalism, and Caraballo for failing to appear on multiple non-support counts. Officers warned residents not to approach either...

WADSWORTH, Ohio — An Amber Alert has been canceled in Wadsworth after police safely located a 4-year-old boy who had been reported abducted. The child had last been seen around 4:30 p.m. He was found around 10:55 p.m. in North Ridgeville. Officials say the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Elizabeth...

WADSWORTH, Ohio (WOIO) - An Amber Alert was issued by the Wadsworth Police Department Friday evening for a 4-year-old boy. Wadsworth Police records say 4-year-old Leo George was last seen at 1118 Ledgestone Drive around 4:30 p.m. in green or blue clothes. Police say the suspect is Elizabeth George, 38,...

New safety measures are in effect in Akron’s Highland Square. Those adjustments include parking restrictions and an increased police presence on Friday and Saturday nights.

Looking to refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime? There are some great free clothing items available right now in Hartville, OH. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!

ALLIANCE - A class action complaint has been filed against a trailer manufacturing company with facilities in the Mahoning Valley, and owned by a Sebring native. According to federal court records, a class action lawsuit was filed against MAC Trailer for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Ohio Minimum Fair Wage Standards Act and Ohio’s Prompt Pay Act.

CANTON ‒ The Fourth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host its Calvin H. Thomas Talent Hunt Competition at 5 p.m. April 18 in the Timken Auditorium, 521 Tuscarawas Street W. Th free event will feature Ohio and West Virginia-area high school students performing vocal music, drama, instrumental music, dance and visual art. The winner of the district competition will advance to the...

Looking for some great freebies in Broadview Heights? Neighbors are giving away a few useful items this week — from outdoor furniture to a handy power tool. Check out what’s available below!

AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron said Friday it is moving forward with plans to establish a Special Improvement District in the Highland Square neighborhood while rolling out new safety measures along a busy commercial corridor. A Special Improvement District, or SID, is a defined area where property...

The City of Akron has restored a sewer connection for a family that was without service since early 2023, but the city declined to replace the entire line as requested by the family, opting to fix the affected section instead. In a press release from Mayor Shammas Malik’s office, a...