Portage jury finds Lorain County man guilty of raping Streetsboro girl
RAVENNA − A Portage County jury has ruled that a Lorain County man is guilty of raping and sexually abusing a girl in Streetsboro . The Portage County Common Pleas Court jury found Franklin E. Janszo , 63, of Wellington, guilty of three counts of first-degree felony rape and four counts of third-degree felony gross...
Free legacy planning services available in Summit, Medina counties; see how to apply
AKRON, Ohio – The United Way of Summit and Medina and the city of Akron are partnering with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to offer free legacy planning services for low and moderate-income community members in Summit and Medina counties. The legacy-planning services will be offered...
Wooster Road West project nears completion
BARBERTON — A multiyear road project to improve Wooster Road West in the City of Barberton is nearing completion as the road was opened to two-way traffic Oct. 25. Justin Chesnic, Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 public information officer, said the $9 million project, which began in the spring of 2024,...
Akron Public Schools Receives Significant School Supply Donation Following Highly Successful Swensons Fundraiser
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Akron Public Schools (APS) was the beneficiary of a highly successful community fundraiser held at the West Akron Swensons Drive-In. During the event, Swensons demonstrated their support by donating 20% of their event sales to the cause. Community participation was strong, as...
Robocalls hit 6-year high as blocking efforts fall short, new report shows
You've probably noticed you're getting more robocalls lately; that's because efforts to stop them aren't working fast enough.
Goodrich Middle School demolition brings relief to Akron neighborhood
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Demolition began this week at the long-vacant Goodrich Middle School, bringing relief to neighbors who have advocated for the building’s removal for years. The Akron school has sat empty for 15 years, becoming a site for trespassing, vandalism, and fires, according to residents. Contractors...
Northeast Ohio child finds piece of candy possibly containing cannabis
COPLEY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) -The Copley Police Department received a singular report of a child receiving a piece of candy that may have contained cannabis. The police department said the child received the candy in the Brenner neighborhood. The piece of candy was described as a sucker in a green...
Summit County Residents Invited to Explore Local Shops on Year Two of Treasure Trail
The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) will bring back the Treasure Trail for its second year, starting November 1, 2025. The event features 25 retro, vintage, and thrift stores in Summit County, Ohio. It is a self-guided shopping activity that encourages people to visit local businesses.
Akron-Summit Public Library purchases former Rite Aid store to replace library branch
The Akron-Summit Public Library has purchased a former Rite Aid store to become the future home of one of its branches. The $1.3 million purchase will clear the way for the Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library to move into a larger space. The move won't be far as the former Rite Aid is situated in front of the...
Halloween display in Uniontown
We're getting a look at this awesome Halloween display, which is located at 12434 San Marino Ave NW in Uniontown.
