Akron OH

The following item is a written record of the Akron City Council Ward 8 meeting from March 18, compiled by Akron Documenter Rick Bohan. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication for clarity and...

Craving a slice of Akron nostalgia that still tastes fresh every single day? Tiffany’s Bakery has been a local go-to for fifty years, and the crowd of regulars will gladly tell you why. From wedding showstoppers to donut runs that turn into traditions, everything here feels personal and made...

BATH TOWNSHIP, Allen County, Ohio (WLIO) — A vacant home sustained significant damage in an early Monday morning fire in Bath Township. The Bath Township Fire Department was dispatched at 1:53 a.m. to a residence in the 800 block of Christopher Drive. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire in the rear of the house...

Brews drizzled with chocolate and caramel will again be on the menu at Rowdy Beans.

New details are emerging in a deadly double shooting in Akron that left a mother and her young son dead. Police identified the victims as Tania Mangual and her 12-year-old son, Jericho. The child died at the scene, while the mother later died from her injuries. Investigators said the suspect allegedly confessed to a...

AKRON, Ohio — There is a new development in the case of a Florida man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman he met online in Akron. Since our original reporting, 3News Investigates has learned Ahad Hasanov is no longer in New Jersey, where he was arrested, or in Ohio custody. Instead, records show he...

Federal and local authorities are putting cash on the table in the search for 23-year-old Jaelyn Fields, wanted by the Akron Police Department and the U.S. Marshals on weapons and shooting charges. Investigators describe Fields as a Black man about 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds who is believed to move between Akron and...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Several adorable puppies in Cuyahoga Falls, OH are waiting for loving homes. From tiny lap dogs to energetic herding mixes, these pups are full of love and potential.

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has resumed cleanup at the Cuyahoga River in Gorge Metro Park after dredging was paused over the winter because of below-freezing temperatures. What You Need To Know. The EPA explained that the cleanup is addressing several chemicals and...

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — A man wanted in a double homicide investigation in northern Ohio was taken into custody Saturday in Meigs County, police said. Brandon T. Casto, 28, turned himself in to Meigs County deputies late Saturday night following a shooting that left two people, including a child, dead in Akron,...