Akron OH

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 32-year-old Akron man was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for trafficking drugs and for having a pistol in his possession while he was out on parole. Travon Robinson was sentenced after pleading guilty in November 2025 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine,...

Akron’s 2026 proposed operating budget is expected to be voted on at the March 30 Akron City Council meeting, since it must be passed by March 31. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik proposed a $784.8 million operating budget for 2026 — that’s $13.8 million smaller than the budget that Akron City Council approved last year....

The following item is a written record of the Ward 3 meeting from March 19, compiled by Akron Documenter Jessica Rice. 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 accuracy — unless...

A local man has been sentenced after being found guilty of his 11th OVI conviction.

AAA Cooper Transportation is opening a new location in Ohio through the use of a state tax credit aimed at companies that create jobs in the region. The trucking company is planning a new location in Richfield, Ohio that will create 210 full-time positions and bring in $14.7 million in new annual payroll. According...

A Youngstown businessman and former candidate for Ohio State Representative has been accused of theft, money laundering, telecommunications fraud and securing writing by deception in Summit County. A Summit County grand jury indicted Brandon Kovach on five felony charges, with one count of aggravated theft equaling...

A Portage County man is now nearly $11,000 richer after a scratch-off purchased from a Valley convenience store paid off.

CANTON, Ohio — Canton police say vandals broke into the Hall of Fame Village last week. According to a police report, on March 26, unidentified suspects entered the construction site through an unlocked door. They drove scissor lifts around, damaging property. A spokesperson for the Hall of Fame Village...

The Portage County Health District is kicking off a new community event — the Thrive Together Farmers’ Market! Starting June 16, you can stop by the front lawn at 999 E Main Street every Tuesday from 3–6 p.m. through September 1.

A ribbon cutting will be held for the new Kraus Pizza – North Canton at 1022 N Main St on April 8 at 11:00 AM. The public is invited to attend and help welcome the business to the community.