Akron OH

BROOK PARK, Ohio –A worker at Sunoco, 6313 Engle Road, faces charges after he told a Brook Park woman that he would return her cell phone only if she paid him money. The incident was reported at about 10 a.m. Feb. 20. The woman said that just a few minutes earlier she had accidentally left her cell phone on the...

Thunderdome Restaurant Group is opening Pepp & Dolores, alongside The Eagle and CityBird, at Deerfield Township's new The District at Deerfield development.

CLEVELAND — Grocery Outlet plans to close several of its Northeast Ohio stores as part of its move to shutter 36 "underperforming" locations nationwide. The California-based bargain retailer plans to close the below locations, according to posts on their individual Facebook pages:. Parma - 5721 Broadview Road. Lorain...

AKRON, Ohio – If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, consider checking out the 2026 Ohio Open Beatbox Battle at The Matinee in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood. The live competition showcases the art, athleticism and innovation of modern beatboxing (vocal percussion). Beatboxing draws from...

HILLIARD, Ohio — The dynasty continues for Brecksville-Broadview Heights gymnastics. The Bees captured their 23rd straight state title and 26th overall Saturday at the OHSAA gymnastics state championships. They put on a show at Hilliard Bradley High School, finishing with 147.025 points and adding to their national...

CANTON – The House of Loreto nursing home was left empty and its future uncertain after a court-ordered shutdown in January. Now, the property is listed as for sale by owner. The listing, posted Feb. 25, indicates owner Bharat Thakkar is selling the property, though the asking price is not publicly disclosed. Thakkar...

MEDINA, Ohio – Council’s finance committee has approved a motion that will amend the city’s pay scale for seasonal park employees in an effort to attract more workers. “We typically have 20 to 25 seasonal employees that we hire every year around April and some of them stay through November to provide essential...

Mercy Health is set to scoop up roughly 63 acres next to Kent State University's Trumbull campus, a land deal that could quietly rewrite where many Trumbull County residents go for emergency care and specialty services. The health system is pivoting from an earlier full-hospital dream to a leaner emergency and...

The post shares a historical look at the early community that once stood where Wooster Road North meets State Street in Barberton, Ohio. The area was home to the village of New Portage, founded in 1817, which featured a shipyard and later a glass factory, serving as an early hub for local industry.

Officials with the Noble County Sheriff’s Office reported that a traffic stop led to a high-speed chase that spanned four counties. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Perry was on patrol when he noticed a car speeding southbound on Interstate 77, breaking various traffic laws. Perry executed a traffic stop...