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Wittman Sullivan, a Firestone CLC senior, has always excelled in the classroom. It was hard work, yet the easy part of his four-year scholastic journey. Yet, his sparkling academic record doesn’t reveal his evolution into becoming a complete student. He possesses a resume accentuated with a myriad of talents, leadershi

The Brewster Fire Department will host the Brewster Fireman’s Festival May 27-30 at 145 Second St. SW in Brewster. Admission to the festival and all live music is free. The event will include rides, games, food, a beer garden, bingo, live bands, a parade, fireworks, a car show and a 5K.

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office and the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) partnered with community organizations and service providers to support the 2026 Senior Summit Conference & Expo, a multi-day event focused on education, connection, and resources for o

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Clarence McNair, 88, became a dentist in the 1960s at a time when few African Americans were admitted to dental school. Now his family has made a $500,000 gift to the Bitonte College of Dentistry at Northeast Ohio Medical University in his honor, with the goal of opening doors for future generations o

A sweeping outage knocked out Spectrum internet and home-phone service across Greater Akron early Tuesday, leaving residents, small businesses, and local attractions scrambling for workarounds. Users in neighborhoods across the region reported spotty connections, balky online dashboards, and a tough time getting throug

AKRON, Ohio — The City of Akron is planning to resurface 47 miles of pavement, while focusing on Ellet and Goodyear Heights areas. The city released a full list of streets to be resurfaced on May 11. In addition to the list, Akron has other projects which will include...

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The city, like other communities, has tightened municipal code that regulates electric bikes. Under legislation City Council recently approved, more e-bike riders -- regardless of which class of e-bikes they ride -- must wear helmets. Also, riding an e-bike on a sidewalk when the motor is turned...

FAIRLAWN, Ohio (WOIO) - Fairlawn Police released bodycam video from a call for shots fired at Summit Mall on May 8. A 17-year-old male was taken into custody after a foot chase that went through the mall. A call came into the police for gunfire in the parking lot around...

Grandview is getting a new breakfast spot next month—Biscuit Belly confirmed that they are aiming to open a Grandview location on June 2. The Southern-inspired biscuit chain first opened in Louisville in 2019. They specialize in made-from-scratch biscuit options and they offer sandwiches, breakfast, coffee, and brunch.

Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon is one of three juvenile prisons operated by the Ohio Department of Youth Services.