Akron OH

COVENTRY — The Coventry Township Board of Trustees approved to file an objection to a petition for annexation of 1.01 acres of property in Coventry Township to become part of the City of Barberton during the March 12 board meeting. The township was notified that Summit County Council received...

OHIO — Another round of gusty winds is expected to sweep across the region Friday, bringing widespread breezy to windy conditions as a storm system moves off to the east and south. Gusty Winds Build Across Northern and Central Ohio. Forecast maps indicate that much of Ohio will experience...

The classic rock band Orleans will stop performing live after 54 years together. The group announced that 2026 will be its final year on the road. Fans will have one last chance to see the band play in person before they retire from touring. Orleans helped shape pop and rock...

The following item is a written record of the Summit County Council meeting from March 2, compiled by Akron Documenter Wittman Sullivan. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication for clarity and...

After decades of seeing schools closed in Kenmore, the Akron neighborhood is finally getting a new one. Educators, local elected officials and students celebrated the groundbreaking for the as-of-yet unnamed school Thursday. The new K-8 building will replace both Pfeiffer Elementary in Kenmore and the Miller South...

Sobriety checkpoints are planned this weekend in Ohio.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - I-76 West in Akron has been reopened after it was closed for several hours near Arlington Road due to a tanker truck crash. HAZMAT was called to the scene. There are no known injuries at this time. Check back with 19 News for the latest on...

A Canton man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for raping a teenage girl. Jason Tooker, 36, was sentenced to 15 years to life after pleading guilty to rape and sexual battery. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office stated that the charges were filed after the victim’s parent discovered sexually...

Summit Mall in Fairlawn is adding stores this year, including a retailer popular with teens and construction workers alike.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced Tuesday that nearly 17,000 residents will have their medical debt, totaling just shy of $20 million in relief, according to a press release. Those who qualify will receive a mailed letter from Undue Medical Debt, formerly RIP Medical Debt, within the...