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What began as a routine traffic enforcement detail turned into an unusual overnight case when three stolen utility terrain vehicles sped through the village of Silver Lake and onto a local golf course before being abandoned, police said.

The following item is a written record of the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education meeting on Sept. 23, 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 quotation marks are used, all text is paraphrased.

Saturday, Oct. 3, was a gorgeous day for the 720 Market in historic downtown Hartville. The number of people who came out was historic also, considerably higher than last year’s event, which was thought to be hard to beat. Lake Township Chamber of Commerce President Chip Weisel was ecstatic...

This story will be updated. AKRON — Rain looked imminent a few hours before first-round tee times at the Division II state golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, but the skies eventually cleared in time to finish rounds. That alone was an upgrade over the 2025 state experience for the River View boys and Ridgewood girls teams, when they played only one round, instead of two, due to inclement weather. At the end of the day, the Black Bears found themselves in position to make a second-day cha

For the first time in Pegasus Farm’s 40-year history, the farm brought its gala home Oct. 3 to 7656 Edison St. NE, Hartville, with festivities beginning at 5 p.m. There were cocktails and appetizers to enjoy as participants strolled through the barns in their Western attire and had the opportunity to meet Pegasus Farm’s 35 wonderful, hardworking therapy horses. Participants could take photos and see the joy of the Pegasus riders as they partnered with the remarkable horses in action to experienc

As the weather cools and the spooky season approaches, it is a good time for pumpkin seekers in Stark County. Kevin King, co-owner of the family Kingsway Pumpkin Farm near Hartville, always looks forward to fall. "The setup and the summer are long, getting everything fixed, built and set up and all that stuff. Once we open, I like the days running. I like to see people enjoy what we have," King said. While the rainfall might have dampened some Ohioans' summer, it led to a good harvest for the 45

Nathan Patrick Darden, a 19 year old resident of Akron, Ohio, died on October 7, 2026, following a motorcycle crash in Springfield Township. His death has left his family, girlfriend, friends, and others who knew him facing a painful loss as they remember his life and the connections he made with people around him. According ... Read more

A large residential property in Jackson Township has been sold for $1.7 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The 1.59-acre property on Lantern Hill Circle NW contains has a nearly 5,000-square-foot home. The home has an indoor pool and a large, tiled patio in the rear. A 51.8-acre agricultural residence on Hudson Drive SW in Bethlehem Township also sold for $1.4 million. The real estate transfers cover Sept. 12 to Sept. 18. Bethlehe

Law enforcement will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in Stark County on Saturday, Oct. 10.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Police Department is looking Friday for a suspect who stole an electric bike from an 83-year-old at a Giant Eagle in Akron on Monday. Police say the incident happened Monday, when the suspect pictured stole an electric bike from an 83-year-old at the Giant Eagle on Waterloo Road.