Akron OH

In the coming weeks, representatives from the National Science Foundation will descend on Northeast Ohio to decide if the region, including Akron, should receive up to $160 million in grants over a decade. The money could further jumpstart efforts to make the area a hub for advanced manufacturing — including polymers.

Can these turned up street trucks make it down the track without pitching their drivetrains on the ground? I’m always curious as to how capable these turned up modern trucks really are when it comes to putting in work. I mean I know that some of them pull trailers, but pulling a sled on the truck and tractor pull...

CLEVELAND — Last night's snow showers are a distant memory, or not a memory at all for those south of Akron. A quick coating to an inch in spots could cause some slick spots, especially on untreated side streets. Otherwise, it's another freezing cold day with some peeks of sunshine into the afternoon. Today will be...

Do you remember the blizzard of 1978? Or the 1950 Thanksgiving snowstorm? Did you ever feel an earthquake in Massillon? How about the 1969 derecho’s sudden torrential rains that doused the city’s July 4 fireworks and sent crowds scrambling for home? Have you seen photos of the 1913 flood, when water covered most of...

WADSWORTH — The city is moving forward with the construction of a Multi-Agency Radio Communication System tower, or MARCS tower, to improve radio coverage for the city’s safety services. Wadsworth Safety Director Dan Chafin said the city is entering an agreement with Verdantas for professional engineering services...

Kent State University will launch a new pathway for students without high school math, chemistry or biology credit who are seeking to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, increasing enrollment in the KSU College of Nursing, according to a news release. Beginning in fall 2026, the new degree...

Tucked into one of the Midwest’s most surprisingly wild landscapes, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) offers a railfan-friendly way to experience Cuyahoga Valley National Park—without rushing trailheads, parking lots, or weather worries. CVSR is a nonprofit excursion railroad dedicated to preserving and...

A 19-year-old Cleveland man is facing federal charges for allegedly robbing a postal worker in Akron just days after Christmas.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Public Schools is ushering in new leadership with the swearing-in of four members to the Board of Education, a move district leaders hope will bring stability after a turbulent year at the top. The ceremony was held Monday evening at Garfield Community Learning Center, where...

Akron Police are investigating and looking for the person or people responsible for shooting and killing 29-year-old Lenard Owens just after 10 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Elwell Court.