Akron OH

The Akron Zoo will expand its Pride of Africa exhibit by 16 acres in order to make room for new animals including giraffes, ostriches and wildebeests. Though the final plans for the expansion have yet to be finalized, it’s set to be the Akron Zoo’s largest expansion in quite some time.

Police say David Jimison Jr. faces charges including aggravated robbery and kidnapping after he robbed a mini mart and forced an employee into a cooler.

TUSCARAWAS TWP. ‒ A 51-year-old Beach City woman died after being hit by an SUV while she was walking on state Route 93 the night of March 6. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it is investigating the crash that killed Joyanne M. Wigington, who was struck at 9:46 p.m. while walking in the middle of the southbound...

The Orrville American Legion Post 282 will celebrate its grand reopening on April 17. The event will start at 4 p.m. at 237 E. Market St., Orrville. According to a community announcement, the celebration marks a significant milestone for the post as it continues its mission to support veterans, their families and the...

BROOK PARK, Ohio – A Brook Park man, 57, man was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 after he attacked another man with a golf club on Remora Boulevard. The incident occurred outside the attacker’s home. Just moments before the assault, the attacker’s 19-year-old daughter spit on the victim while he was seated in a...

The father of one of two young girls killed and buried in suitcases in Collinwood, Ohio told Nexstar's WJW Thursday that he tried for years to get his daughter back from the girl's mother.

The Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a storm-chaser contractor accused of ghosting homeowners after accepting over $188,000 in customer payments for new roofs and siding repairs.

Medina County Park District invites anglers of all ages to take part in its annual self-guided “Get Out and Fish” challenge. The challenge runs from March 20 through June 20, where participants of all ages can fish at five or more designated areas throughout the county parks. Completed forms must be turned in to the...

Slicker Farms in Canal Fulton reminds residents that it is still too early to apply crabgrass prevention products due to expected freezing temperatures later this week. The store is fully stocked with lawn care supplies and encourages customers to wait for warmer weather before starting spring applications.

A middle school student was detained on Friday for allegedly carrying a loaded gun onto school grounds, according to Cuyahoga Falls City School District authorities. The district announced the arrest shortly after 11 a.m. in a bulletin on its website. According to school officials, students informed the...