New homeless shelter to open in Ravenna Township
A new shelter will open in Ravenna Township for people whose backgrounds might keep them out of traditional homeless facilities. Townhall II Integrated Health Network and Neighborhood Development Services plans the grand opening of Tommy’s Place at 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at 3761 Lovers Lane in Ravenna Township. Tommy’s Place
Shearer’s Foods to close Bristol, Va. plant, affecting 155 jobs
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Shearer’s Foods announced that it will stop production at its manufacturing plant in Bristol at the end of July and eventually close the facility in September– a move that affects more than 100 local jobs. A news release from the company on Wednesday morning said the decision will impact approxima
Akron Community Foundation chooses Laura Bailey Culp as 2026 Polsky Award recipient
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Community Foundation has named Laura Bailey Culp as the 2026 Polsky Award recipient. Culp will receive the award at the annual Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn. Culp will be the 57th recipient...
The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team to highlight the annual Props and...
Akron, Ohio – April 2, 2026 – The Akron-Fulton Airport and Inspire Aviation will once again host the annual Props and Pistons Festival, a family-oriented air and automotive show taking place August 15–16, 2026. This year, the festival is thrilled to feature the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team, adding an ex
Firefighter injured battling blaze at building in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A firefighter was treated for a minor injury after crews put out a blaze at an unoccupied residential building in Akron Tuesday afternoon. The Akron Fire Department says companies responded around 2:45 p.m. to reports of smoke in the area of 28 Oakdale Avenue. Firefighters found...
Akron Children’s to acquire Stark Women’s Center
CANTON - Akron Children’s has officially acquired the Stark Women’s Center, in an effort to further extend their care to children and mothers “at every stage of life". The Canton-based OB-GYN practice employs six physicians and two nurse practitioners; the practice will continue to provide a full range of gynecological
Cyclosporiasis cases growing in Ohio, likely much higher than reported, health officials say
Across Ohio, the number of cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal bug that causes some very unpleasant symptoms including explosive diarrhea, appear to be growing rapidly.
Woman arrested in connection with death of 8-month-old at unlicensed day care Stark County
EAST CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A woman is under arrest on charges of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of 8-month-old Grant Simmons that happened at an unlicensed day care in East Canton in March. The East Canton Police Department, with the United States Marshals Service, arrested 45-year-old Melanie...
Villas at Boulder Creek to begin construction on Streetsboro townhomes
A new subdivision that eventually will have 116 townhomes will begin construction soon in Streetsboro. Streetsboro City Council recently approved a construction agreement for the first phase of The Villas at Boulder Creek. The first phase of the development will have 60 single-family townhomes, said John Cieszkowski,
John Mellencamp at Blossom: Know before you go
Fans heading to Blossom Music Center on Tuesday for John Mellencamp's concert should plan to arrive early.
