Stark Parks announces August programs and activities
Stark Parks will offer a variety of programs and activities in August. Visit StarkParks.com for class information and registration for all events and programs. The Richard Fry Memorial Fishing Derby for children ages 4-15 will take place Aug. 1 at Magnolia Flouring Mills. Concessions will be available for purchase (cas
Paris Twp. home on 1.63 acres sells for $295,000
A 2,700-square-foot home in Paris Township has been sold for $295,000, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home, at 14338 Crowl St. SE, has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and sits on 1.63 acres. It has a two-car detached garage and a backyard shed. The home has a c
City of Akron adds safety posts along Memorial Parkway
The new safety additions come after community members expressed safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists along the busy stretch of road.
From fried delicacies and refreshing drinks, here’s everything we tried at the Summit County...
The Summit County Fair brings animals, rides, carnival games, motocross and more to Tallmadge every summer. But for some, the main draw of the fair is the food. Corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade, french fries — for those looking to indulge, the county fair is a one-stop shop. As...
15 charged in large-scale drug trafficking operation in Ohio and Pa.
Fifteen people were arrested and charged in two federal cases for their alleged roles in trafficking drugs throughout Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Akron Soul Train announces new exhibitions
AKRON — Akron Soul Train will present two new exhibitions featuring Artist-in-Residence Ron Copeland and Emerging Artist Cory Sheldon, on view Aug. 5 through Sept. 12. The exhibitions open with a free public reception Aug. 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Akron Soul Train, 191 S. Main St. Guests will have the opportunity to me
Akron mayor launches Youth Climate Action Fund
AKRON — Mayor Shammas Malik announced July 21 the launch of the Mayor’s Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), a new initiative that will provide $40,000 in microgrants to empower Akron youth to design and implement projects that improve their community while gaining valuable leadership and workforce experience. Funded...
Downtown Falls to revamp parking
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Cuyahoga Falls City Council is saying goodbye to traditional, coin-operated parking meters. At the July 27 regular City Council meeting, Council members approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 353 “Parking Meters” of the Cuyahoga Falls Codified Ordinances. The legislation cites the parking meters curren
Crab Cake Lovers Say This Ohio Restaurant Sets A Standard That’s Nearly Impossible To...
Tucked away in downtown Canton, Ohio, Bender’s Tavern has been serving up some of the most talked-about seafood in the region for well over a century. What keeps people coming back, though, is one dish that regulars and first-timers alike can’t stop raving about: the crab cakes. With...
‘Like a bomb’: Explosion levels Ohio home; blast felt for miles
Ohio's Canton Fire reported that they no longer believe a man is missing after a search through a debris field on Thursday following a home explosion.
