Akron OH

The following item is a written record of the Ward 3 meeting from March 19, compiled by Akron Documenter Jessica Rice. 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 accuracy — unless...

A local man has been sentenced after being found guilty of his 11th OVI conviction.

AAA Cooper Transportation is opening a new location in Ohio through the use of a state tax credit aimed at companies that create jobs in the region. The trucking company is planning a new location in Richfield, Ohio that will create 210 full-time positions and bring in $14.7 million in new annual payroll. According...

A Youngstown businessman and former candidate for Ohio State Representative has been accused of theft, money laundering, telecommunications fraud and securing writing by deception in Summit County. A Summit County grand jury indicted Brandon Kovach on five felony charges, with one count of aggravated theft equaling...

A Portage County man is now nearly $11,000 richer after a scratch-off purchased from a Valley convenience store paid off.

CANTON, Ohio — Canton police say vandals broke into the Hall of Fame Village last week. According to a police report, on March 26, unidentified suspects entered the construction site through an unlocked door. They drove scissor lifts around, damaging property. A spokesperson for the Hall of Fame Village...

The Portage County Health District is kicking off a new community event — the Thrive Together Farmers’ Market! Starting June 16, you can stop by the front lawn at 999 E Main Street every Tuesday from 3–6 p.m. through September 1.

A ribbon cutting will be held for the new Kraus Pizza – North Canton at 1022 N Main St on April 8 at 11:00 AM. The public is invited to attend and help welcome the business to the community.

Portage County detectives say they found a missing 14-year-old girl and identified a 21-year-old suspect in an online-exploitation case that has now kicked off a deeper digital investigation. According to the Portage County Sheriff's Office, detectives went to a home in Mantua Township on March 28, where they located...

AKRON, Ohio — A missing dog in Akron has finally returned home, bringing joy to his owner after more than seven months apart. Police say in August 2025, a beloved dog named Zeus went missing from his owner’s yard, leaving the family heartbroken and determined to find him. The search for Zeus involved numerous...