One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A 26-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a gas station in Akron, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. The shooting occurred around 4:14 a.m. on July 6 at the BP station in the 700 block of Grant Street. When Akron Police and EMS arrived, they found the […] The post...
Crash blocks I-76 for hours
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, early Monday morning, all lanes were closed along I-76 westbound, including the ramp from I-76 west to State Route 8 northbound.
Historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Akron’s University Park, built in 1884, at risk...
Considered to be one of the most significant old buildings in Akron, the former site of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 354 E. Market St. in University Park currently sits in ruins — its future remains uncertain. The 1885 building, which was seriously damaged in a 2018 fire,...
Gas prices in the Valley decrease more following 4th of July weekend
Mahoning Valley & U.S. - Following the 4th of July weekend, gas prices continue to go down both in the Valley and nationwide, according to AAA East Central. According to this week's gas price report, the price of gas in Northeast Ohio has decreased by $.15, averaging around $2.87 per gallon.
Jersey Mike’s opening in Fairlawn this week
FAIRLAWN, Ohio – Jersey Mike’s is set to open in Fairlawn this week. Opening day for the restaurant, which will be at 2935 W. Market St., is Wednesday, July 9. It will be in a spot formerly occupied by a martial-arts studio. The space also will house Handel’s Ice Cream, which the city of Fairlawn Planning Commission...
4 shot, 9 hit by cars at overnight gathering outside Akron elementary school
A chaotic scene unfolded early Monday morning outside an Akron elementary school when shots rang out at a gathering, and multiple people were struck by gunfire and hit by cars.
26-year-old shot, killed at Summit County gas station
A 26-year-old man was shot and killed at a gas station early Sunday morning.
Meet one of North Hill’s heroes. He loves his Akron neighborhood
Michael Wilson wears so many hats, he should consider wearing a cape. Wilson is, after all, a self-appointed Superman, helping youth in his North Hill neighborhood prepare for success. He had to. They needed him. Wilson first witnessed unruly student behavior as a substitute teacher at a Cleveland charter school....
The No-Frills Restaurant In Ohio Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Burgers
There’s something almost sacred about a perfectly executed burger – that first bite when the juicy patty meets melted cheese, the soft bun absorbs the flavors, and you realize you’ve found something special. That moment happens daily at Nicky & Smitty’s Deli & Restaurant in Aurora, Ohio....
Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance named a top U.S. furniture store for second time
NORTH LIMA, Ohio - Sheely's Furniture and Appliance has been recognized as a top furniture store in the United States for a second time. According to a news release, the retailer based in North Lima and Aurora has been named to Furniture Today's Top 100 U.S. Furniture stores, previously named to the list in 2023.
