Akron OH

This northeastern Ohio city offers suburban convenience, cultural amenities, and strong commuter access—making it a standout in the Midwest.

Cooper Wetherald, who turns 10 on Saturday, has always loved riding his bike. His mom, Green resident Andrea Wetherald, recalls the phrase “go, go, go” as his first words, and she figures it’s been since the age of three that he first hopped on a two-wheeler with no training wheels. He went on to compete in BMX...

RAVENNA, Ohio — The Portage County Health District has confirmed 88 mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile virus as of Aug. 21, according to a media statement released Wednesday. Health officials have identified specific locations where the virus has been detected, including Streetsboro City Park, Bolender...

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council Aug. 25 discussed an amended resolution authorizing the executive to execute a $697,978 subaward agreement with Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities to continue the provision of additional services to Summit County residents to assist older adults...

A Brimfield Township man has been indicted on numerous charges stemming from several Portage County incidents. Michael David Piskac , 43, faces charges of aggravated arson and burglary, both second-degree felonies; vandalism and domestic violence, both fourth-degree felonies; possession of cocaine and identity fraud,...

Inmates at the Summit County Jail have taken their first steps towards academic accomplishment this month with the commencement of a new educational initiative. The initiative, which was announced on the official Summit County Sheriff's Office social media page, is aimed at providing inmates the opportunity to earn...

There’s a precious new white-cheeked gibbon baby at the Akron Zoo, and thanks to a public contest and help from the family, the ape now has a new name.

This story was updated to correct an error. See the bottom of the story for the correction. CANTON − Singer Roslyn Pratt said the melodies and messages of Motown music are worth celebrating and sharing with all generations. That's why she's headlining a Motown tribute concert on Aug. 29 at the Cultural Center for the...

Akron-based FirstEnergy says it has carried out a round of layoffs affecting fewer than 50 employees in non-customer-facing support roles. The layoffs occurred Aug. 27 in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey, said Jennifer Young, a spokeswoman for the utility. "Like many companies, we regularly...

Two Northeast Ohio police officers have been indicted for an incident that occurred last year at the Buzzard's Roost bar in Hinckley, involving the alleged profiling and assault of a Eritrean man. Medina County Prosecutor S. Forrest Thompson charged Cleveland Police Officer Donald Kopchak and former Lake County...