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COLUMBUS — Last month, state Reps. Bill Roemer (R-District 31) and Jack Daniels (R-District 32) recognized Ashlyn Smith, of Norton City Schools, for being named Ohio High School Athletic Association Powerlifting Champion. The representatives presented Smith with a resolution, adopted by the House, outlining her achieve

Sagamore Hills police handled a mix of calls between July 7 and July 18, according to incident reports obtained by NEOhio.news. The reports cover welfare checks, a harassment complaint and a case of property damage. Welfare Checks and Psychiatric Calls. Officers responded to a residence on Brinmore Road on the...

The community in Akron is rallying behind an immigrant and refugee services organization that announced it lost its federal funding earlier this week. The International Institute of Akron has received more than $25,000 in donations over the past two days, said Executive Director Madhu Sharma. “It’s been quite an overwh

This year marked the 47th anniversary of the Akron Art Expo weekend. Held at Hardesty Park, nearly 40 local restaurants and food trucks participated in Taste of Akron.

More than 100 firefighters from 18 states and three countries are competing in Akron through Saturday in the Northeast Regional TFT Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

HUDSON, Ohio (WOIO) - City officials announced Thursday there will be no directional drilling until there are improved safety requirements. Hudson officials halted directional drilling immediately after the massive explosion in Twinsburg Township on June 25. On Thursday, city officials said an update on the proposed po

AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Police Department has recognized Officer Amber Lowe as its June Officer of the Month after she rescued a choking worker during a medical emergency outside a local business. According to the department, the incident occurred on June 30 when Lowe pulled into the parking lot of Ken Stewart’s Grille

NEW FRANKLIN — The City will host its seventh annual community fundraiser, Lakeside Barbecue, Aug. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the new glass conservatory at the Tudor House on Portage Lakes, 655 Latham Lane. The new 100-by-40 foot clear glass conservatory replaces the tent at the venue, allowing for indoor events at the prop

AKRON — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office held a groundbreaking ceremony July 20 to mark the beginning of construction on a new sallyport and intake area at the Summit County Jail. According to officials, it will be the first new addition to the jail since 1995. The project is being funded through a $2.9 million grant

LAKEMORE — For the first time since 2024, The Lakemore Village Fire Department is being led by a chief and an assistant chief. Lakemore Village Council July 20 approved the promotions of Kevin Atkinson and Joe Dies to the positions of part-time chief and part-time assistant chief, respectively. The Fire Department has