Man accused of deliberately running over man at Big Creek Reservation, faces judge
A Cleveland man accused of deliberately running over a 62-year-old Lakewood man with his car at a local park last week, killing him, appeared before a county judge on Thursday morning.
Possible Summit County cigarette tax to fund arts and cultural programs authorized in state...
A potential tax on Summit County cigarettes that would fund local arts and cultural programming took another major step forward this week after authority to levy it was approved as part of Ohio’s operating budget. The legislation next heads to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature. As Signal Akron...
Celebrate Fourth of July with local events, fireworks
GREATER AKRON — As summer is in full swing, celebrate Independence Day with an abundance of local events, from festivals to fireworks. As a reminder, local municipal offices will be closed, and there is no mail service from the U.S. Postal Service.
The following is a list of events in the Leader Publications coverage...
Canton launches ‘Police in Parks’ initiative to build community trust, safety
City officials and community members gathered at King Park on June 25 to celebrate the launch of the Canton Police...
Man arrested after falling asleep in hot car with baby; moody man arrested for...
BEREA, Ohio – Operating a vehicle under the influence: Berea Commons. A Cleveland man, 31, was arrested at about 3 p.m. June 22 after he fell asleep in his car with his infant son inside. A citizen called police and said he was driving in the lot of the...
Hummel Funeral Homes celebrates grand opening of new Fairlawn location
FAIRLAWN — Hummel Funeral Homes, a trusted name in compassionate care and service in Akron for more than 127 years, held a grand opening June 22 at its newest location in Fairlawn, 2800 W. Market St. The Hummel family is shown above at the grand opening celebration, from left:...
Northeast Ohio residents face greater skin cancer risk than rest of nation, data say
Summer officially started June 20 and while this time of the year brings vacations and additional time outdoors, it also brings additional risks. Summer is when the sun's ultraviolet rays are the most intense, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Ultraviolet rays are one of the key risk factors in...
‘Abhorrent’: Akron woman sentenced for raping infant
“Kristina Jacobson abused an innocent child’s vulnerability and inability to defend or advocate for herself."
PHOTOS: See suspects in violent Akron home invasion
Akron police have released surveillance photos of the suspects in a "terrifying and traumatic" home invasion, who allegedly shot a 25-year-old woman multiple times.
Ohio lawmakers approve bill designed to alert public when inmates escape
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A House Bill designed to alert Ohioans when inmates escape, is one step closer to becoming law. This comes after 19 Investigates exposed how prisoners were repeatedly escaping in Summit County and the Sheriff’s Office continually failed to notify the public. When we first...