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COPLEY — The Copley Township Board of Trustees Sept. 14 approved the first formal step in establishing a regional water and sewer district, known at this time as the Copley Water and Sewer District. At the board meeting, trustees approved filing a petition with the Summit County Clerk of...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Plain Township man accused of stealing several items from a Walmart shopping center and trying to shoot a Canton police officer in the head, had a competency hearing scheduled for Thursday; however, it was continued until Sept. 30. In March, Shane Newman pled not...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A woman was rescued from a house fire in Canal Fulton-Lawrence Township Wednesday afternoon. This happened in the 500 block of Streby St. When crews arrived, they found an attached garage on fire with flames extending into the home. According to firefighters, they used a...

BARBERTON, Ohio — Barberton City Councilwoman Emily Beck said council members hope to pass stronger beekeeping guidelines and practices to make sure the city’s existing beekeepers are registered and following state rules for handling bees. “It’s a growing trend in a lot of smaller communities, so I think...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 17-year-old boy is in custody after Akron police said two men were shot at a gas station Wednesday evening. The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. at the Circle K in the 400 block of West Market St. Officer were called to the gas station...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Steven Comisar made a name for himself by scamming people out of money in a variety of ways for decades. After five federal convictions, prison sentences totaling more than 22 years and hosting a podcast as a reformed con man called Scam Junkie, the FBI says he’s still at it.

AKRON, Ohio — Homelessness is on the rise in Ohio. According to the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, it rose 3.7% last year. That increase comes as homelessness nationwide is down around 3% during the same time period. A local organization that helps house those experiencing homelessness...

The Akron Police Department says nearly a dozen shots were fired at a Circle K Wednesday night, leaving two injured.

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two former Canton officers convicted in the April 2024 death of Frank Tyson while in police custody, will be sentenced in Stark County Court of Common Pleas Thursday. Officers Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch were indicted on the charge of reckless homicide. In August, Burch pleaded...

Headed to Akron Life's Best of the City event Sept 23rd? Curious what to wear or the best accessory you can bring?. Confidence — and a plan. No, but seriously, let’s map this evening out together, so we make the most of your time at the “who’s who of Akron” gathering at House Three Thirty.