Akron OH

Akron residents will find two housing-related measures on the Nov. 3 ballot — both intended to make it easier for renters to access housing. Each would change the city’s charter, or its governing document. One of them, Issue 11, seeks to eliminate application fees or other charges for...

Today is the drawing for the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home, along with many other prizes!

The following item is a written record of the Akron Housing Appeals Board meeting from Sept. 17, compiled by Akron Documenter Dreama Mason Whitfield. 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...

Akron voters will soon weigh in on whether findings made by the city’s civilian police oversight system can legally be ignored by City of Akron officials and the Akron Police Department. They will also determine whether the system will have stronger mechanisms to investigate allegations of police misconduct. A...

Two parents are facing charges after a toddler brought a loaded gun to a daycare center in Michigan. NBC reports a boy pulled out a handgun in a holster from their backpack at the Childrens World Early Learning Center in Canton Township, Mich., on Monday. Canton Police Chief Joseph Bialy said a staff member was in the

Anita and Sam Smith, who have lived on their Stark County farm for 43 years, are concerned about the potential impact of a proposed data center, including noise and water quality issues. For 43 years, Anita and Sam Smith have called their Stark County farm home. Now, they worry a...

After more than four years of operation, a popular Facebook page meant to be a platform for women to vet dates and share their experiences will be discontinued.

Fairlawn, OH – Continental’s group sector ContiTech today announced the expansion of its synchronous belt portfolio with the introduction of the Conti® Synchrotwin™ family of double-sided synchronous belts. The new platform will gradually replace the company’s current Dual Sided High-Performance Belt offering while pro

Warrants, I-77: On Sept. 4, police observed a weaving white Grand Cherokee traveling southbound on I-77. The officer was unable to read the temporary tag due to condensation built up inside of the plastic plate holder. It turned out the temporary tag expired in July. The woman, who didn’t have...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Canal Fulton–Lawrence Township Fire Department rescued three adults and one child after a motor vehicle crash in Lawrence Township Wednesday. According to the department, crews responded to a crash on Marshallville Street NW in Lawrence Township at 10:05 a.m. When crews arrived at...