Barberton City Schools placed in fiscal emergency with nearly $40M budget deficit
Barberton City Schools has been placed in a state of fiscal emergency after the state auditor said the district failed to submit a plan to eliminate nearly $40 million of anticipated budget shortfalls over the next three years.
Brecksville will amend city code to address crowing rooster causing disturbance
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – The city plans to amend its noise ordinance due to noise complaints from residents, especially those involving a rooster or roosters. However, as of Tuesday (Sept. 22), three city officials had not responded when asked exactly how the city will change its code, although Councilwoman Ann Koepke said
Teamsters in Akron, Toledo and Twinsburg join Anderson strike against Coca-Cola
More than 300 Teamsters from several Ohio cities joined a strike against Coca-Cola on Tuesday to support workers at an Anderson facility seeking better wages and healthcare through contract negotiations.
How well do you know the Akron Marathon route?
Akron knows how to show up on race day. Each year, runners and spectators fill the city’s streets as the Akron Marathon winds through neighborhoods, past landmarks and toward the finish line. Before we get to this week’s question, let’s celebrate the more than 100 Akronites who correctly identified...
At Wild Thread Theatre, plays take center stage
In a dimly lit underground space, a small audience watches an aging woman named Marjorie talk to a much younger version of her husband, Walter. Marjorie: I feel like I have to perform around you. Walter: Well you don’t. Marjorie: I know. Walter: It’s just me, it’s just Walter....
Akron’s Flock camera program may get full review by police auditor
Last week, Akron’s independent police auditor began a full audit of the Akron Police Department’s use of nearly 150 Flock Safety cameras across the city. Flock cameras are mounted on poles throughout Akron and log the license plates of everyone who drives by into a database searchable for the next 30 days by law enforc
An impaired driver is cited for driving wrong way on roadway: Medina Police Blotter
A driver was stopped for traveling the wrong way in traffic at 10:40 p.m. Sept. 19 and was additionally cited for operating a motor vehicle impaired. Police reported a driver struck a fire hydrant and then fled the scene at 8:18 p.m. Sept. 19. Juvenile complaint, Public Square. Police responded...
Akron Art Museum Reopens Its Redesigned, Restored Old Building
Wed 9/23 @ noon-7PM Thu 9/24 @ noon-4PM and 5-9PM In 2007, the Akron Art Museum moved into its spacious new building, a newly built architectural landmark that finally gave the museum space to display a significant amount of its permanent collection as well as host multiple special exhibits at the same time. Those who
Chick-fil-A confirms new restaurant replacing longtime café opening in November
CHICK-FIL-A is opening a new restaurant in a unique location in a few weeks. The chain has faced strong competition this year but has also announced several new developments. Chick-fil-A‘s latest development will open at the Akron-Canton Airport in Green, Ohio. The new restaurant will replace the CAK Café,...
Cleveland Water responding to water main break in Sagamore Hills
SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) - The Sagamore Hills Police Department is reporting a water main break Monday morning. According to the department’s Facebook page, the break is located on Eaton Drive at Steep Rock Drive. Cleveland Water has been called to the scene and police are asking residents to...
