HUD secretary visits site of future affordable housing development
CANTON, Ohio — Ohio is facing a severe housing shortage, with more than three-quarters of renters with extremely low incomes spending more than half of their income on rent, according to the latest census. But one local church is helping to fill the gap and providing long-term stability for...
One person injured following dirt bike crash in Ohio
OHIO — An 11-year-old boy was critically injured Wednesday afternoon when the dirt bike he was riding collided with a pickup truck, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 4:17 p.m. on July 30 in the 2700 block of Heritage Avenue NW. Deputies and emergency responders arrived at the...
Ohio county fairs weigh increasing security amid rise in violent incidents
A local county fair is ramping up security measures as fairs across the country are seeing an increase in violence, including two recent incidents at Northeast Ohio fairs. The Medina County Fair installed a mobile police command unit and four live feed cameras, according to Howard Call, executive director of the Ohio...
Digging deeper into Akron’s Black history: Summit Metro Parks wraps up archaeological excavation
A team of Summit Metro Parks employees and volunteers are completing an archaeological dig this week that they hope will reveal more clues about a long-forgotten Akron neighborhood. Beneath a section of Cascade Valley Metro Park lies remnants of Wheelock Cuyahoga Acres, an interracial neighborhood from the late 1940s...
Felon arrested after 3 years on the run; Summit County Sheriff’s Office told deputies...
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A felon with a violent criminal history is behind bars tonight after being on the run for over three years. Last year, 19 investigates exposed how the Summit County Sheriff’s Office failed to notify you when this man escaped. Preston Eugene Hill, 43, has...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A quick stop at Circle K #5576 on Brittain Road turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky customer, who won a $1-million annuity prize from the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Millions scratch-off game. The winning ticket secured the game’s second-tier prize, which offers $1 million paid out over 25...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old King-Isaiah Hagwood, who is wanted in connection with a series of serious criminal offenses. Hagwood is facing multiple charges, including aggravated robbery with firearm specifications, robbery with firearm...
Akron Honey to launch public markets in Highland Square neighborhood
Every summer, Brent Wesley invites the community to the Highland Square neighborhood for Akron Honey Market Day. The annual event is equal parts neighborhood block party, vendor fair and foodie experience. (This year’s honey-centric collabs included honey cornmeal cookies from Baked AF and the Akron Honey Dog from...
Free backpacks, school supplies and haircuts up for grabs Aug. 7 at back-to-school event
Backpacks full of school supplies for the first 2,000 attendees. Lots of community services, including sports physicals. Dozens of haircuts from SportClips barbers. And while you’re at House Three Thirty, don’t forget to stop by Starbucks to choose a free Strawberry Açaí Refresher or Lemonade or one of eight flavors...
Deputies find around $40K worth of cocaine, loaded gun during traffic stop
Over 400 grams of cocaine and a loaded pistol were found during a traffic stop.
