Akron OH

A fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash occurred in Norton just after midnight July 26 at the 4000 block of Summit Road. A 24-year-old Barberton man, lost control of his motorcycle, the preliminary investigation shows. The man, identified as Tyler Adams by the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, was transported

The Edinburg United Church will have two upcoming events for the community. First up is their Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Community members can reserve a spot for just $15. If you need a table as well, it is an additional $5. Stop at the church to register. They will also have Bill Starcher Art

AKRON, Ohio — In 2024, 120 people died of accidental drownings in Ohio, according to Centers for Disease Contro; and Prevention data. Nationwide, about 4,000 people accidentally drown every year. That averages around 11 deaths a day. Children face the highest risk of drowning, and that number increases to...

For Amanda Shannon, driving again meant much more than simply getting from one place to another. It meant freedom. It meant independence. And most importantly, it meant being able to take her children wherever they needed to go. “I love driving now because I am free,” Amanda said. Amanda...

The Ravenna Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic will once again recognize the services of veterans throughout Portage County. The Ravenna VA will host its third annual Vet Fest celebration on Aug. 22 at 6751 North Chestnut Street beginning at 11 a.m. “I would say that it is a significant event for...

The low-lying northwest corner of Hardesty Park in Akron’s Wallhaven neighborhood was little more than a soggy patch of mown grass last year, often too wet for visitors to enjoy. Today, it’s a thriving native meadow that attracts dragonflies, goldfinches, pollinators and other wildlife. Rebecca Derr, 53, was...

A Summit County landmark is now part of the Metro Parks. The county park system has acquired the former Quarry swimming hole and a portion of the Heritage tree farm in Peninsula. And now officials are studying what to do with the 85 acres just south of state Route 303. One thing is certain: For now, the Quarry and the

Akron Public Schools’ budget is better off than predicted. A preliminary update to the school district’s financial forecast shows it could face an $8.5 million budget shortfall for the 2028-29 school year — compared to the $37.1 million previously predicted when APS submitted its forecast to the state in February.

Excavation work has begun on the Addison Lake LLC housing development at 1594 Lake Center St. NW in Uniontown. Addison Lake purchased nearly 96 acres of farmland in Lake Township, according to the latest real estate transfers covering June 27 through July 3 filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The property was

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced two new initiatives on Monday that are aimed to make college more affordable and accessible. The first initiative is getting rid of the $50 application fee for prospective undergraduate students in Ohio. The effort begins Aug. 1, and it will apply to...