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A Norton pastor who was previously placed on sabbatical has now been permanently removed from ministry at The Father’s House. The church announced the decision in an updated statement regarding Shawn Holderfield, following what church leaders say has been an outpouring of comments, texts, emails and private messages fr

Akron Police Chief Brian Harding is a candidate for police chief of the Copley Township Police Department. Copley Township Police Chief Michael Mier retired in June after serving as chief since 1999. After nearly three years at the helm of the APD and more than three decades in the only...

On Friday morning, the City of Akron announced they were firing the officer who killed Jazmir Tucker.

Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood will turn into a footprint of sprawling stages Saturday as PorchROKR returns for another day full of live music. This year’s free festival features 161 musical acts performing across 40 stages. The 2026 festival footprint stretches from West Market Street to West Exchange Street...

BARBERTON — Main Street Barberton and the Cominsky Family Foundation honored local first responders Aug. 8 with the organization’s third annual Heroes and Helpers Community Celebration. “This year’s turnout is probably twice last year’s,” said Main Street Barberton Project Coordinator Natalie Hanlin. “It is a fundraise

Weddings can be expensive. So, why not have one here?. You too can have a wedding at your local McDonald’s. It’s literally a one stop shop for a ceremony. You can have your wedding and your reception all in one spot. Jamie and George Callicoat did just that. They actually got married inside the McDonald’s restaurant on

Morgan Truck Body welcomed transportation industry leaders from across the United States to Orrville July 28 for a prototype showcase featuring the company’s newest roadside service body line. Commercial vehicle dealers, fleet buyers and manufacturing executives attended the event to preview the next generation of Morg

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - People who live in the Akron area may see and hear low-flying jets over the next few days. Inspire aviation announced the Props and Pistons Festival, a family-oriented air and automotive show, is returning to Akron this weekend, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 15 and 16.

Hinckley police arrested a 34-year-old man Wednesday after investigating an alleged domestic violence incident that escalated into an abduction and multi-agency search. Officers were dispatched to a residence at about 9:36 p.m. Tuesday for a report of domestic violence. Police said one of the two adult victims, both re

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - Gas prices in Northeast Ohio are climbing again, with the Akron metro area averaging $4.33 a gallon, according to AAA. In Cuyahoga Falls, prices reached $4.47 a gallon, nearly $1.50 more than drivers paid at the same time last year. In Summit County, the average...