Trial to begin for man accused in deadly hit-skip of Summit County grandma
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for the driver accused in a hit-and-run accident that killed an 84-year-old Boston Heights woman, is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Joseph Zolnowski, 36, of Parma, was indicted on the charge of failure to stop after...
Multiple schools in Ohio could close Wednesday
OHIO — Northeast Ohio may see a messy mix of snow, rain and strong winds on Wednesday, potentially leading to delays or cancellations for school districts across the region. Forecasters say a wintry mix of snow and rain will develop Wednesday morning, change to rain during the day, and then switch back to snow...
Two residents, four firefighters injured in NW Canton house fire
(This story has been updated to add new information.) CANTON ‒ Four firefighters and two residents were injured during a house fire at 2216 Cleveland Ave. NW on Dec. 8. The residents, who suffered smoke inhalation, were taken to a hospital, Acting Battalion Chief Doug Lewis said. Two firefighters were also taken to a...
Two Ohio residents arrested following drug bust in West Virginia
OHIO — Two Ohio men are behind bars after Parkersburg Police say they were caught transporting drugs into West Virginia for distribution. According to the Parkersburg Police Department, 19-year-old Gibraun Gooden and 22-year-old Jamier Gooden, both from Akron, were arrested Friday and charged with transporting...
From Lab to Loaf: Kabylia Baguette Opens at Bounce, Baking for Akron’s Innovation Corridor
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Akron’s startup corridor just gained a fresh-baked addition: Kabylia Baguette opened October 6, 2025 inside the street-level café at Bounce Innovation Hub (526 S Main St.). The independent bakery-café brings artisan breads, pastries, and espresso...
World War II veteran celebrates 103rd birthday in Medina
It was a special day in Medina as a World War II veteran turned 103 years old on Monday. Family and friends came out to the Echelon Assisted Living Center to celebrate Ray Helms, an Army veteran.
Gas prices go up 14 cents in Akron, 2 cents in Cleveland: Here’s what...
AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices are on the rise here in Northeast Ohio. Drivers in Akron saw gas prices jump 14.2 cents per gallon within the last week, according to GasBuddy. The city’s new average is now listed at $2.67. Cleveland saw a much smaller increase as gas...
Akron ceremony welcomes new U.S. citizens
46 people from 30 different countries took their oath to become American citizens in a naturalization ceremony in Akron Monday.
‘Irresponsible and negligent’: Drug trafficker sentenced after months arrest involving 2 children
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A drug trafficker whose behavior prosecutors described as “irresponsible and negligent” is heading to prison. Tavares Skipper, 37, received a sentence Monday of nine to 13.5 years in prison on charges of trafficking cocaine and endangering children. Summit County prosecutors say Skipper pleaded...
Man, 89, gets probation in hit-and-run that injured mother, toddler outside Marc’s in Parma
An 89-year-old Parma man indicted earlier this year in a hit-and-run crash that sent a mother and her 2-year-old son to the hospital won't face incarceration.
