‘Committed to bringing justice’: Cleveland police arrest 2 juveniles in killing of Lyft driver...
CLEVELAND — Cleveland police have arrested two juveniles in connection with the Feb. 10 killing of 27-year-old Lyft driver Vasyl Shvets of Parma. According to the Cleveland Division of Police, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at approximately 12:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of East 84th Street....
Live music events in Medina County
6 p.m. – The Tilted Farmer, 7249 Wooster Pike Road, Seville, Music Bingo. 6:30 p.m. – Johnny J’s, 925 N. Court St., Medina, Rockin Rick. 7 p.m. – Courthouse Pizzeria & Bar, 2 Public Square, Medina, Jazz Night with Jeff Boyd & Friends. 7 p.m. –...
Alliance Middle School to debut ‘James and the Giant Peach Jr.’
Alliance City Schools will present a twist on the classic story “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” The Roald Dahl story inspires the audience to use their imagination as the middle school cast takes them on a fun and adventurous journey. Forty-five students will bring the musical to life from Feb. 19-21 at Alliance High...
When to watch Sagamore Hills native Kyra Dossa compete in Women’s Skiing this week...
MILAN, Italy — Sagamore Hills native Kyra Dossa will make her Olympic debut this week as she competes for Team USA in freestyle skiing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The 22-year-old will compete in women’s aerials, with qualification runs scheduled for early Tuesday morning. To go...
Your pitch to transform your neighborhood’s Akron park could win $150,000
Registration for this year’s Akron Parks Challenge is open through Feb. 23. The contest asks community leaders, residents and neighborhood organizations to brainstorm renovation ideas for City of Akron neighborhood parks and pitch them for a chance to win $150,000 to see them through. One park will be selected...
Ballet Excel Ohio dancer makes company history
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Black History Month provides a time to reflect on firsts in the African American community. When 14-year-old Carmelo Felding tried out for the lead role in Ballet Excel Ohio’s upcoming performance of Aladdin, he didn’t think that he would break any barriers. “I...
Hudson Fire Department Responds to Oil Tank Leak at High School
HUDSON, OH (February 15, 2026) – At approximately 11:14 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, the Hudson Fire Department (HFD) responded to a report of an oil odor behind Hudson High School around 7250 Stow Road. Upon arrival, HFD discovered an outdoor oil separator storage tank, located at the oil/gas well beside the...
Retired Akron police captain’s crime novel debuts. Book Talk
T.B. Pasko’s debut novel “Knights on the Graveyard Watch” is the inaugural book in the 7th Precinct Series. It’s set in the fictional western Pennsylvania city of Port Isley. Officer Danilo Venko is a self-described “fossil” with a flip phone. He doesn’t accept free coffee in diners. Venko is eligible for retirement...
‘We want them to feel like kings and queens’: ‘A Night to Shine’ celebrated...
On Friday night, "A Night to Shine" celebrations were held at churches across the world. It is the mega event of the year for people with special needs and their families and caregivers.
Sweets & Geeks opens new Independence location
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- There’s no doubt we’re living in a trading card zeitgeist. That’s why Sweets & Geeks, to better serve the Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering card market, opened a new store in Independence. “The uniqueness of this store is it’s going to be trading...
