Shooting at Airbnb Rental During ‘Large Party’ Attended Mostly by Juveniles Leaves 9 Injured
At least nine people — a mix of adults and juveniles — were injured during a shooting at a large Airbnb rental in Bath Township, Ohio, near Cleveland. In the early hours of Nov. 2, the Bath Township community faced what police described as a “tragic and senseless act of violence.” Shots were fired at […]
Local Family Honors Grandmother’s Legacy with Rustic-Themed Tree at Akron Children’s Hospital Festival
At the 2025 Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival, 153 decorated trees are on display. One of these is Ayla Hargett’s tree, titled 'Rustic Wonderland: A Tree of Warmth and Whimsy.' She created the tree in memory of her late grandmother. For Ayla, the festival is a family tradition, and this year she...
The Akron Zoo is closed Wednesday: Here’s why
AKRON, Ohio — Heads up! If you were planning to visit the Akron Zoo today (Wednesday, Nov. 5), you will need to find other plans because the zoo is closed. In a Facebook post, Akron Zoo officials say the closure is to “conduct joint safety drills” alongside the Akron Fire Department, Akron Police Department and Summa...
Refreshed Hope: Forever R Children Brings Mobile Showers to Akron and Canton
At Canton’s Stark Area Regional Transit Authority headquarters, nonprofit leaders and SARTA executives meet around a table. Outside, visible through a window, is a large bus, adorned with “Forever R Children” on the side. SARTA interim executive director and CEO Ralph Lee is discussing donating decommissioned SARTA...
Stark County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Ongoing Scam Tactics in Tuscarawas County
The scourge of scammers remains relentless, continuously employing phone, text, and email tactics to ensnare unsuspecting victims. Stark County Sheriff's Office issued a stark warning, reinforcing that scam attempts persist, urging the community to remain vigilant. In their message, echoed from the Tuscarawas County...
Twinsburg officer Joshua Miktarian’s killer pursues mental health appeal to spare life
A Twinsburg man who was sentenced to death for killing a police officer may be a step closer to having his life spared. Ashford Thompson, who has been found to have a serious mental illness by both defense and prosecution experts, said during a hearing on Nov. 5 that he wants to continue with his mental illness...
Summit County continues fight against machine gun-like firearms; man sentenced to 10 years
Summit County is continuing its fight to get machine gun-like firearms off the streets.
Survey says … Former Canton family competes on longtime TV game show ‘Family Feud’
A family with strong ties to Canton is competing on " Family Feud ," one of the most recognizable and long-running game shows. Five members of the Seymour family had a blast on the show. "It was a really cool experience," Malea Speight said. Their episode will be broadcast Nov. 4 on WBNX CW 55 . "Family Feud" is...
A real hero: Massillon teacher saves the life of a choking 3rd grader
A Massillon teacher was recognized for her heroic actions after saving a third-grade student who choked on a quarter Tuesday morning.
Northeast Ohio food drives expected to attract hundreds of families
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - There will be several food distribution sites in Northeast Ohio Wednesday and officials said hundreds of families are expected to attend. The government shutdown has now lasted for 36 days and has stopped federal programs, like SNAP, and also left federal workers without paychecks. In...

















