Sagamore Hills Police Blotter: Fraud Schemes, Assist Other Agency, and Psychiatric Situations
SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio – The Sagamore Hills Police Department managed a variety of calls during the first week of May 2026, ranging from digital scams to vehicle theft recovery. Officers responded to two separate fraud reports involving local residents, provided critical assistance to another agency to locate a wanted individual, and addressed a psychiatric crisis within the Nordonia Hills community.
Akron police use-of-force review recommends major policy changes
AKRON, Ohio - A new independent review of the Akron Police Department recommends sweeping changes to the department’s use-of-force policies, training, accountability systems and community engagement efforts as city leaders push to rebuild public trust in policing. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik commissioned the $328,873 report, conducted by the Police...
Parkersburg traffic stop leads to fentanyl, meth seizure; Akron man jailed on $600K bond
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man from Ohio is jailed after Parkersburg officers say they found large amounts of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine during a traffic stop Thursday. The Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force said agents stopped a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze around 9:40 p.m. May 6, on Camden Avenue near East...
Renovations begin across Akron’s library system. Here’s when your branch may close
A major renovation project for the Akron-Summit County Public Library is moving ahead, with the first branch closures now underway as part of a $160 million, voter-approved plan to modernize all 19 library buildings. Summit County Council advanced legislation April 20 allowing bonds to be issued for the project, clearing...
St. Hilary students compete in geography bee
FAIRLAWN — St. Hilary School held its school geography bee April 29, organized by eighth grade teacher Max Sherry to enable students in grades five through eight to continue to learn about geography and participate in this traditional academic competition. National Geographic has permanently discontinued its GeoBee. Eighteen students...
South Arlington Road project set to begin this summer
GREEN — A busy corridor in the City of Green will receive a whole new look, which city officials hope will improve safety and ease congestion. The $16.4 million project, which is 80% federally funded, focuses on South Arlington Road from Boettler Road to September Drive, and Boettler Road from South Arlington Road to Kenway Boulevard. The stretch of South Arlington Road currently consists of...
Fairlawn Lutheran breaks ground on new K–5 Christian School
FAIRLAWN — Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School marked a major milestone May 3 with the groundbreaking of a new K-5 school. This nearly $10 million project is being made possible by the generosity of the congregation, according to church officials, and reflects a strong commitment to Christian education and to serving families in the community.
Housing proposed for former horse farm property in Green
GREEN — A former horse farm complex visible from Interstate 77 in Green may soon become a residential community called Greensburg Meadow if the project is approved. The approximately 31-acre site is located on Greensburg Road along the northern section of Winning Way, directly east of I-77. The applicant, Sommers Development Group, is seeking approval of a concept plan and rezoning request to...
Copley officials address homeless camps on Walmart property
COPLEY — With the summer months approaching, Copley Township officials are addressing an increase in homeless encampments in the township, particularly on the Walmart Supercenter property at 200 Rothrock Road. Township trustees April 27 approved a $4,500 purchase order to Bio-One Inc. for the cleanup of potentially hazardous materials...
Breeze launches new nonstop flight from Akron to popular destination
Breeze Airways launched a new nonstop service from Akron-Canton Airport on Thursday.
