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PENINSULA, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s popular Steam in the Valley event will return June 5-7 and June 12-14. The event features one of the last operating mainline steam locomotives in the U.S. — the Nickel Plate Road No. 765. The locomotive was built in 1944...

At 77, David Lumpp says a search for late-in-life companionship on an adult-dating site ended with his savings drained instead. He told investigators he bought $1,300 in gift cards, sent another $500 to access a so‑called VIP club, and later paid $2,200 to a different woman he met online, leaving several accounts...

A beloved teacher, coach and mentor in the Cuyahoga Falls community has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

AKRON, Ohio — Akron city leaders have announced a new policy on how police respond to protests and large gatherings, with a focus on de-escalation, transparency and protecting constitutional rights. Mayor Shammas Malik and police Chief Brian Harding unveiled the updated public order policy on Wednesday, which took...

AKRON, Ohio — Investigators say a shooting that killed a woman and her 12-year-old son Saturday in Akron likely stemmed from an earlier dispute, though the exact circumstances remain unclear. Akron police identified the victims in the double homicide as 47-year-old Tania Mangual and her son, 12-year-old Jericho...

By April, a restaurant with a great patio starts sounding a lot less like a nice extra and a lot more like the whole plan. This one in Ohio makes that especially easy, with a scenic park setting, a deck overlooking the water, and a menu that brings together Italian and New American flavors in a way that feels both...

Summit County Public Health inspected hundreds of food-serving facilities in March, including restaurants, nursing homes, grocery stores and gas stations, according to health data obtained by an Akron Beacon Journal database . Food establishments are inspected one to four times per year, depending on the likelihood...

A once-thriving restaurant space on the lake is being revitalized.

AKRON, Ohio — A new Public Order Policy has been announced for the Akron Police Department, which takes effect immediately. “The policy sets clear guidelines for how officers manage demonstrations and large gatherings and focuses on protecting the constitutional rights of Akron citizens, prioritizing de‑escalation...

There is a certain kind of restaurant that feels less like a business and more like someone’s living room, and I think about that feeling every time I plan a holiday meal out. Easter weekend calls for food that is hearty, familiar, and made with care, not the kind of stuff that comes out of a freezer bag.