Akron OH

After Wednesday, July 22nd, Oak & Embers Tavern will be down to one shop, its flagship in Hudson (7774 Darrow Rd., 234-602-1056). Management has made the decision to close the long-running Chesterland location, home to the barbecue restaurant since 2014. A Pinecrest location operated from 2019 through 2022. “To everyon

With a majority of property owners in one of Akron’s key bar districts on board, Akron City Council passed legislation on Monday that further pushes the concept of a Highland Square Special Improvement District closer to a fully funded and functioning operation. Monday’s legislation inches the neighborhood “to the...

New Hampshire and Maine racers had an incredible week in Akron, including a World Championship runner-up finish and several Top 10 performances.

Festa Italiana is an Italian festival celebrated along the Cuyahoga Fall River Front. Along with many Italian food vendors, there are games, two stages of entertainment, gift vendors and more. 2027 DATE: TBD. Location: Cuyahoga Falls River Front. Falls Ave. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Website: https://festaitalianacf.com

Medina City Schools has appointed Ali Krakowiak as the new associate principal at A.I. Root Middle School. Krakowiak succeeds Sarah Cutright, who recently accepted the position of director of student services for Norton City Schools. Krakowiak brings extensive experience in student support, instructional leadership and

Love Our Community (LOC), under Chief Executive Officer Kelli Viscounte, reached out to the community in the spring asking individuals, businesses, nonprofits and other organizations and clubs to join LOC at its Mission Hub, 532 W. Maple St. in Hartville, for lunch and a presentation to learn more about the organizatio

Residents of Silver Lake are cleaning up after a powerful microburst tore through the small county village over the weekend, toppling trees and damaging homes, fences and cars.

AKRON – The Summit County Sheriff’s Office held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, July 20 to mark the beginning of construction on a new sallyport and intake area at the Summit County Jail. It will be the first new addition to the jail since 1995. The project is...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County man was sent back to prison Monday after committing drug offenses while on parole. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Darren Tibbets, 36, of Akron, was sentenced to a total of 144 months, or 12 years, in prison. Tibbets received 24 months...

BATH, Ohio (WOIO) - Police from several Summit County departments are looking for a theft suspect who fled on foot after a pursuit with officers. The incident happened around 6:00 p.m. but is still ongoing. Officers from the Fairlawn Police Department, Bath Police Department and several other area agencies are...