Cleveland, Akron open warming centers for the freezing weekend ahead
**Related Video Above: See the latest winter weather forecast for the weekend CLEVELAND (WJW) — It’s still cold in Northeast Ohio during what is seemingly a never-ending winter. And this weekend, temperatures are once again expected to dip down near zero with subzero wind chills. With a cold weather advisory in place...
Backorder of car parts causes delay in repairs
AKRON, Ohio — We all know the hassle of getting a car repaired, but some repairs are taking a lot longer than others. Domnick Epps brought in his 2006 Chrysler 300 to get serviced last year. “As soon as you fill up with gas, you drive off down the...
Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Akron, according to Tripadvisor
AKRON, Ohio – From fragrant spices to warm pita and hearty plates meant to be shared, Middle Eastern cuisine delivers bold flavor and comforting classics that keep diners coming back again and again. From quick counter-service spots to family-owned kitchens and sit-down favorites tucked into neighborhood plazas,...
Over 7,000 without power in Northeast Ohio
Over 7,000 FirstEnergy customers in Northeast Ohio are without power Friday night, according to the company's outage map.
Semi-truck trailer carrying propane rolls down hill in Hinckley
HINCKLEY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Hinckley Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to a traffic incident Thursday afternoon involving a semi-truck trailer rolling down a hill. According to a release from Hinckley Fire, crews were dispatched at approximately 1:37 p.m. to the 100 block of Center Road. The report...
Man found shot to death at Akron intersection
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) -A 36-year-old man was found shot to death at an Akron intersection early Friday morning. Akron police officers and EMS were called out to the intersection of Noah Avenue and Bye Street just after 2 a.m. When they arrived, the Summit County Medical Examiner said they...
This Barn-Style Ohio Restaurant Turns Roast Beef Into A Road Trip Obsession
The home of The Barn Restaurant is in Smithville, Ohio, and people drive hours just to eat here. What started as an actual barn has transformed into one of the most talked-about road trip destinations in the state. Families pack into cars, friends plan weekend trips, and travelers reroute their...
‘If you erase it, it’s gone.’ The fate of Akron’s Firestone Plant #1 topic...
In 1972, Firestone Park native Michael Litvin was a new hire in the mailroom of Firestone Plant #1. He stepped onto the elevator that connects the iconic clock tower to the other levels of the building. One other person boarded the elevator with Litvin — Raymond C. Firestone, son of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co....
Akron man charged in USPS contract bribery scheme
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) worker is facing additional accusations as part of an ongoing investigation. A release from the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio said the man faces serious federal charges stemming from an alleged scheme to steer lucrative USPS contracts to...
30-year-old killed in Friday morning Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the time of the collision.
