NAMIWalks Summit County: Supporting mental health one step at a time on Sept. 19,...
Location: The Stile Athletics Field House at The University of Akron. On September 19, 2026, an annual tradition steps off again to support mental health in the Summit County community. Join the celebration and show up in your best 80’s gear for your chance to get signature swag. Summit...
East Community Learning Center in Akron closed Thursday after vandals damage AC
East Community Learning Center in Akron will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 10, according to a release sent to Fox 8 from Akron Public Schools.
Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest to feature 3 days of music throughout downtown...
AKRON, Ohio – The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest will return to several downtown venues Sept. 10-12. The annual festival is a nod to the city’s jazz heritage and features local and world-renowned talent. Admission for most performances is free, according to the event website. Saxophonist Gerald...
Akron woman gets sewage backup fixed after contacting 19 Troubleshooters
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A months-long sewage backup into an Akron woman’s kitchen sink is being addressed after she contacted the 19 Troubleshooters. Angela Roberson has lived at Park Lane Manor for four years. For months, she said sewage has backed up into her kitchen sink. “9:00 pm September...
Water shut off on multiple Ravenna streets due to water main break
The City of Ravenna has shut off water service on North Chestnut Street and a portion of Van Buren Street following a water main break near the Portage County Administration Building.
Kent Police introduces its newest K-9 officer
KENT, Ohio (WOIO) - The Kent Police Department introduced its newest four-legged member on social media Wednesday. According to the post, K-9 officer Vex is an 18-month-old German Shepherd who joined the department back in May. Vex came to the Kent Police Department from Poland and is proudly partnered with...
When A Craving Hits, These 7 Ohio Custard Stands Scoop The Real Frozen Kind
Frozen custard is not the same thing as regular ice cream. It uses egg yolks and a slower churn, which gives it that thick, silky texture people go a little crazy for. Ohio happens to be loaded with stands that still make the real deal, some using machines that have been running for decades. If you have ever wanted a t
2 arrested after Home Depot shoplifting, police pursuit ends on I-77, Copley police say
COPLEY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Two people were arrested following a police pursuit after a shoplifting incident in Copley Township Wednesday. Copley police say their officers were dispatched to Home Depot at 4066 Medina Road for a felony shoplifting in progress at 12:34 p.m. The two suspects were reported to...
An Akron original: Spirit Halloween now selling inflatable Goodyear blimp costume
The Goodyear blimp is a true staple of Northeast Ohio that's been sailing through the sky for decades. Now this is your chance to embody the spirit of Goodyear -- literally -- as the Akron-based company has partnered with Spirit Halloween for a new sky-high costume this year. "Spirit Halloween...
Two arrested after shoplifting at Home Depot leads to multi-agency pursuit
A felony shoplifting incident at a Home Depot in Copley Township escalated into a multi-agency vehicle pursuit Wednesday, ending on Interstate 77 in Brecksville. No officers or motorists were injured.
