Akron OH

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is joining Feeding America food banks nationwide during September for Hunger Action Month, an effort to raise awareness and encourage action against hunger. According to the Foodbank, one in seven people and one in five children in its service area may struggle with hunger. The organi

Fraud, Whitewood Road: On Aug. 3, a Whitewood Road resident came to the police station to report fraud involving his Crypto.com account. The man reported he received a call from an unknown individual claiming to be a representative of the company. The caller said due to his account having been...

MEDINA, Ohio – Three police officers have begun basic police academy in Columbus as they prepare to become officers with the Medina Police Department. Mayor Jim Shields swore in Officers Brad Delphia, Michael Pappas and Vince McBride Aug. 20 at Medina City Hall. All three reported to the police academy in Columbus Aug.

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are expected to be among the fastest-growing jobs that pay over $100k.

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are recognizing August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and have introduced a resolution acknowledging September as Recovery Month. The announcement highlights years of work to reduce overdose deaths and connect residents with treatment. “Overdose Awareness Day is an

Summit County is kicking off autumn with a deal for animal lovers. County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control launched a monthlong adoption promotion called Fur the Love of Fall. Starting September 1, residents can adopt a dog for $28. That is a savings of $68 off the...

A $56 million project to expand Interstate 77 to three lanes in both directions between Ghent Road and Everett Road in Summit County is on track for completion almost a full year ahead of schedule. The project, which started in 2025, had an estimated completion time of summer 2027. The...

A North American porcupine named Forest has passed away in Akron, the Akron Zoo announced Tuesday.

Some Ohio folks check social media every single morning for one reason, and it has nothing to do with the weather. They want to know where a certain hot dog cart parked itself today, because the location changes constantly. What started as a canopy and a folding table has grown...

MACEDONIA, Ohio -- A proposed Macedonia ordinance inspired by the 2024 killing of a 25-year-old Stow woman would require future drive-through lanes in the city to include a separate lane allowing motorists and emergency vehicles to bypass traffic. City Council last week gave a first reading to an ordinance known...