Inside High Hampton, a hidden neighborhood in North Akron
INSIDE AKRON: Akron Documenters are fanning out across the city’s 24 neighborhoods to elevate places, faces, voices and vibes — as shared by the people who live there. Expect a new profile every day through October. Cul-de-sacs and wooded lots mark one of Akron’s northernmost neighborhoods, regarded as...
Fire at Barberton commercial building causes collapse
A commercial building that caught fire on Thursday, Sept. 18, partially collapsed just seconds after firefighters arrived.
Motorists continue to pass stopped school buses
GREATER AKRON — As students head back to school this fall, area school districts and police departments continue to address the persistent problem of motorists failing to stop for a school bus. Summit County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bill Holland said the sheriff’s department is notified several different ways...
Multiple sobriety checkpoints planned in Ohio this weekend
OHIO — Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio are planning multiple sobriety checkpoints this weekend as part of a statewide effort to reduce impaired driving. Cleveland – The Cleveland Division of Police, in partnership with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will hold a checkpoint on Friday, September 19....
Steve Keenan resigns after APS probe into mower trade-ins
As director of facilities services, Steve Keenan oversaw the trade in of 11 mowers to Baker Vehicle Systems, a longtime district vendor, according to an Akron Public Schools investigation. After accepting the company’s valuation without negotiation, the report states he approved the deals internally. Keenan purchased...
North Royalton drug dealer sentenced to 8 years for Pennsylvania operation
CLEVELAND, Ohio— A North Royalton drug dealer was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for running a narcotics ring in western Pennsylvania. Robert Hurst, 46, distributed cocaine, crack and fentanyl to street-level dealers in New Kensington, about 18 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. U.S. District Judge Marilyn...
Operation Double Eagle rounds up dozens of weapons and accused violent offenders in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Local state and federal authorities on Thursday brought months of investigation to a close with the roundup of nearly 40 alleged violent criminals and the confiscation of 46 illegal guns. “Today’s indictments include charges for drugs and firearms violations, conspiracies distribution of cocaine,...
Akron’s Canal Park to take on new name
Pending the city’s approval, Akron’s Canal Park name could change for the first time since the stadium opened in 1997.
All but 1 of 15 dogs rescued from Akron trailer this spring have found...
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) -15 dogs were rescued by the Humane Society of Summit County from a trailer in Akron this past spring. Of the 15 dogs rescued four months ago, 14 have since found loving, permanent homes. HSSC said after they got a tip from the animal cruelty hotline, they...
Dozens arrested in gun, drug crackdown
Convicted rapist arrested for Stark County kidnapping was let out of prison 8 years early, records show. Biloxi Fire Museum to celebrate 25 years with ribbon cutting event. Hugh Keaton takes us to the Biloxi Fire Museum, which is celebrating 25 years with a special ribbon-cutting event. 'Crossed Roads: From...
