Donnie Iris cancels Friday show in Akron’s Lock 3 due to illness
Donnie Iris has canceled his Friday, July 3, show set for Akron's Lock 3, due to a "small illness."
At least one killed in Perry Township crash on Navarre Road, OSHP investigating
At least one person was killed in a crash Thursday evening around 4:30 p.m. in Perry Township. The Stark County...
Southern Charm Eatery Set to Spice Up North Canton Main Street
Southern Charm Eatery, a family-owned spot promising scratch-made Southern-inspired dishes, is lining up a late-July debut in North Canton. The restaurant is moving into 1420 N. Main St., a high-visibility storefront on the city's Main Street corridor, with a concept built around made-from-scratch Southern comfort food
2 found dead in vehicle at park died from carbon monoxide poisoning, police say
Just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, North Canton officers were called to Eastwoods Park for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked with its engine running, police said.
Cost to house Akron’s stray dogs could rise to nearly $1.5 million this year
The cost to manage Akron’s stray dogs could rise from about $15,500 in 2025 to nearly $1.5 million in each of the next two years, based on a new contract with Summit County’s Animal Control Department, which houses the animals for the city. Akron is also looking for...
Portage County nets $3 million from auto title work
Portage County's Auto Title Department has deposited $3 million in the county's general fund. Portage County Clerk of Courts Jill Fankhauser said the funds come from car buyers who obtain titles for vehicles they have purchased. Fankhauser said previously, car buyers were forced to obtain their auto titles in the cou
Crash on I-77 near US Route 224 cleared
An early Thursday, July 2, crash on Interstate 77 North in Akron has backed up traffic.
The Under-The-Radar Ohio Restaurant Where Locals Swear The Crab Cakes Are Life-Changing
Some restaurants make you feel like a guest, and some make you feel like you’ve been coming here your whole life, even on your very first visit. Bender’s Tavern in Canton, Ohio is firmly, wonderfully, and without any argument in the second category. You know how certain places...
More than fireworks: Celebrate July 4, America 250 with these Northeast Ohio parades and...
July 4 and America 250 are more than just fireworks. Several Northeast Ohio communities are celebrating the holiday with parades, festivals, concerts and more. See below for a list of celebrations, or visit our list of fireworks shows here. Parades. America’s 250th Birthday Bash Parade. 19 West Main St.,...
More Akron residents are using electric scooters. A new report recommends ways to support...
The ways Akron-area residents move — on a micro level — as they use e-scooters and other small, wheeled methods of transport is now part of a report from the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study. The February report, which uses data from 2022-2025, explores the emergence of micromobility...
