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The time is now to help slow the spread in Akron of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species that can cause irreversible damage to native crops, plants and trees. Currently, SLF are laying their eggs in Akron, leaving behind small grey, tan or brown masses about an inch long that are protected by a waxy coati

FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing.

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – In Canton, you may have noticed work being done on the north side of the Memorial Civic Center. Phase two of improvements has begun at the Market Avenue N facility, with an expansion that includes new restrooms. Civic Center General Manager Blake...

My name is Simon Varner. I am a chef and writer with a passion for local food. Every month, I’ll take a look inside the kitchens that keep Portage County fed and speak with the people behind the swinging doors. Today, I am highlighting Sonny & Olive’s, the new Italian-American spot opened by Mike Beder in Kent’s South

AKRON, Ohio — According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, about 6,000 beekeepers across the state register their hives. These hives improve plant growth and provide natural food. Summit County has more than 300 apiaries, and Akron holds some of them. To start an apiary, one must find a...

A shoplifting suspect is in police custody Sunday after fleeing from police officers during a pursuit that ended when the vehicle struck a residence.

KENT, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Bobcats (3-2) opened Mid-American Conference play in Kent, Ohio, facing the Golden Flashes (2-3) on their homecoming. The larger crowd would not be a factor, as the Bobcats would squeak past the Flashes 13-10. Kent State elected to defer to start the game, and the Bobcats would establish th

Stan Hywet Ohio Mart : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Stan Hywet, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Featuring more than 150 juried artisans offering handcrafted work, seasonal food, vintage finds and family-friendly activities. Admission also includes a self-guided tour of the historic Manor House. stanhywet.org CCR Brunch with

CANTON − Cancel those dinner reservations at Scratch Steakhouse and Lounge. The fine dining restaurant, known for steaks, seafood, chops and pasta, was to open downtown next month. Owner and chef Demond Germany had outlined his plans in a Repository story in August. In the weeks since, he'd shared details on social med

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A mother is burying her second child in three years after her son was struck and killed while crossing a street in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood. Sharon Franklin wants the woman who allegedly hit her son, to be held accountable. Police say a car came...