Akron OH

The intersection of Fourth and Walnut has long been a quiet corner of the city, but the intense heat radiating from the electric deck ovens at Mike’s Pizza signals a major shift in the local food scene. This isn’t just a convenient slice shop; it is a meticulously managed...

A residential property in Jackson Township sold for $3.17 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. A limited liability company purchased the 10,000-square-foot house on eight acres along Armandale Avenue NW. The two-story house, which was built in 1997, has...

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Disturbance, Taylor May Road:. Police responded 8:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to a residence for a domestic disturbance and found ammunition and glass thrown about the front porch along with a male resident. Inside the home furniture was moved about and more plates were on the floor broken along with...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - New Riff Distilling in Newport has earned one of the whiskey industry’s top honors, with its flagship Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon named World’s Best Bourbon at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. The awards were presented Feb. 12 at The Brown Hotel in Louisville. New Riff CEO Hannah...

From fresh gas stations to new dining spots, Wooster and nearby areas like Orrville are seeing exciting updates this winter. Here's a quick look at what's new, interesting and coming soon to keep the community thriving. More: Charles Follis. Wooster's trailblazer who broke barriers Bell Store Gas Stations Expanding...

Canton knows barbecue, there is no doubt about it. Ask anyone who grew up on this side of Stark County, and you’ll hear the same name again and again, usually spoken with a hungry smile. The city has plenty of places serving ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, but there’s one spot that locals keep coming back to year...

SEBRING ‒ The Oregon Pub is fighting to keep its liquor license after an objection over its 2026-27 renewal. In December, Village Council passed a resolution against the license renewal with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, citing recent troubles. The bar, at 135 E. Oregon Ave., is owned by Pinballogy Ltd. It...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Three people were taken to the hospital Friday night after a sinkhole in Akron nearly swallowed a car. According to the City of Akron, at around 9:41 p.m., Akron firefighters responded to a call for a car in a sinkhole near 1151 North Howard Street. Firefighters...

A Cuyahoga County corrections officer accused of accepting more than $1,500 to smuggle fast food and a smartwatch to inmates in his unit resigned rather than face a disciplinary hearing.

AKRON, Ohio — The City of Akron’s plans to tear down the former Firestone Plant #1 are on hold while the city grapples with how much of it to demolish and how to pay for it. The plant was built in 1910, and the clock tower was added...