Akron OH

Building on a tradition of excellence, Akron Public Schools (APS) will host its second annual Employee of the Year Awards on Tuesday May 5, 2026, at Garfield CLC. This ceremony recognizes high-performing employees across all vital functions of the district, and shines a light on the individuals who make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Two western Stark County properties recently sold for more than $1 million, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Auditor’s Office. A residential property on Turnstone Circle NW in Jackson Township was the highest sale at $1.87 million. An agricultural property on Navarre Road SW in Sugar Creek Township also sold for $1.15 million. The real estate transfers cover March 28 to...

MEDINA, Ohio – Last month, administrators of the Medina City School District took time to outline a proposed five-year strategic plan for the district and during their April 21 meeting, the Medina Board of Education approved the plan. Superintendent Aaron Sable said this is the third strategic plan he...

A private equity firm is seeking to become the new owner of Firestone Country Club in Akron, according to media reports. KSL Capital Partners is in talks to purchase Invited Clubs, a portfolio of more than 150 golf clubs including Firestone and Silver Lake Country Clubs locally, for about $3 billion including debt, Reuters reported . Invited Clubs is owned by Apollo Global Management. The...

DEERFIELD TWP., Ohio (WXIX) - The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man assaulted a Brinks employee and stole their vehicle in Deerfield Township Friday. The incident happened around 4:25 p.m. Friday outside of a Ross Dress for Less on Waterstone Boulevard in Deerfield Township. According to...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Northeast Ohio businesses are finding new ways to grow - by expanding footprints, diversifying concepts and doubling down on what makes them unique. From culinary training in Cleveland Heights to a brewery at a motorsports complex in Lorain and a coffee concept in Stark County, three local brands are charting distinct paths forward.

OHIO — Police are searching for a suspect after an armored money truck was robbed at a shopping center in Deerfield Township Friday afternoon. Authorities said the robbery happened around 5 p.m. near Kings Auto Mall off Fields Ertel Road. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Brink’s truck was targeted outside a Ross […] The post Police searching for suspect who robbed money truck...

A male reported the mother of his child was at his residence and unwelcome. While on the call, the female left. The caller declined police response and was advised to call back if further assistance was needed. March 29, 2026. Time: 4:33 PM DISTURBANCE. Location: Corkhill Rd. Disposition: Checks OK.

AKRON, Ohio — A 26-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a hit and run that killed a 23-year-old man last month, according to Akron police. Investigators with the department’s Accident Reconstruction Unit identified Jacquelyn D. Ferguson, of Akron, as the driver involved in the Mar. 4 crash that claimed the life of Richard Williams.

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - Brecksville police said officers are investigating a shootout Friday morning between a security guard and second person. Officers responded around 7:25 a.m. to Snowville and Breckville roads for shots fired. According to police, there was a shooting involving a private security guard and another person. Officers...