Cuyahoga Valley park rangers search for 42-year-old man, seek public’s help
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is asking the public for help in locating a missing 42-year-old man. According to park rangers, Michael Vangelas drove into the park on Jan. 14 in a white 2024 Toyota Corolla with Louisiana plates N639099. On Jan. 16 his car was found abandoned at the Brandywine Falls trailhead...
Brimfield acquires rest of Lake Mildred from Tallmadge
Brimfield now owns the entirety of Lake Mildred in McGuire Park, after Tallmadge gifted the remaining portion of it to the township on Jan. 5. Mike Hlad, Brimfield’s economic development and zoning inspector, said the acquisition of the lake will make it easier to do contracted work with the Ohio Department of...
Semi crash caused I-76 closures for hours
A very active scene to rescue the driver caused major delays in the area, SkyFOX showed over the scene.
Akron seeks $1 million for sidewalk repairs in Ellet and across the city
The following item is a written record of the Ward 6 meeting from Jan. 15, compiled by Akron Documenter Melanie Mohler. 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...
Driver & passenger of waterproofing company truck face possible charges in road-rage incident in...
BEREA, Ohio – The driver of an Ohio State Waterproofing truck and his front-seat passenger may face charges after the passenger threw an object at another vehicle Jan. 19 on Lindberg Boulevard. The other driver, a 54-year-old South Russell woman, called police at about 3:30 p.m. She said she...
Road salt shortages force 2 Summit County cities to limit treatment ahead of major...
RICHFIELD, Ohio – As Northeast Ohio residents brace for the weekend’s cold weather advisory and winter storm watch, road salt shortages are forcing some communities to prioritize which roads to treat. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting that nine inches or more of snow could blanket much of...
Will jury hear about FirstEnergy rate hikes in bribery scandal trial?
AKRON, Ohio — A judge is mulling two key questions ahead of the high-profile trial of two FirstEnergy executives accused of bribing a state regulator to help pass legislation worth $1 billion and guarantees that the company would make millions more than they should have. Summit County Common Pleas...
Akron officers cleared after shooting, killing suspect after crash involving stolen vehicle in 2025
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County Grand Jury has cleared Akron police officers who were forced to use deadly force to defend their live in February 2025. According to a press release, through a thorough investigation conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and a review of a grand jury,...
Fire destroys 4-generation Medina Co. family farm
A community is rallying around a Medina County family after a fire devastated their small sheep farm.
Lima woman faces theft charges after failing to pay her dinner bill in Middleburg...
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – A Lima woman, 34, faces theft charges because she skipped out on her bill Jan. 12 at TJ Hibachi & Sushi, 7080 Engle Road. TJ’s owner called police at about 8 p.m. He said the woman ate a meal in the restaurant and also ordered food to go. Then she ran out of the restaurant without paying...
