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An armed male surrendered March 3 to Ravenna police after he had barricaded himself in the bathroom of a Clinton Street home. Police said the man peacefully surrendered after they responded to the report of a suicidal male at the home, the department said in a news release. The police said they began a conversation...

Under the lights they stood — tiaras and pearls glinting, white gowns sweeping the floor — poised for their formal introduction to Akron. Behind them, their escorts waited in black tuxedoes and bow ties, a quiet counterpoint to the anticipation filling the John S. Knight Center. This moment...

Akron Superintendent Mary Outley used her first “State of the Schools” address at the Akron Press Club Tuesday to call for state and local action on issues facing the district. She said educators will need to focus on data-driven strategies backed by research to improve low early literacy...

BRUNSWICK — Donut Land intends to keep the heart of its mom-and-pop doughnut shop while relocating to a larger location in Brunswick later this year. Owner Amanda Rienerth said Donut Land was started by her grandfather, “Mr. Bill”, in 1972. The building at 1321 Pearl Road was originally about half its current size...

CLEVELAND — New eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program officially took effect March 1, requiring thousands of SNAP recipients across Northeast Ohio to pursue work or risk losing their benefits. The changes stem from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by Congress in summer 2025....

Akron, OH – Goodyear has introduced an entirely new way for consumers to experience the company, its brands and its 128-year legacy. The Vault is an online marketplace where consumers can explore and purchase a curated collection of historic artifacts, signed memorabilia, limited-edition merchandise and...

We're something of a burger town here in Akron. After all, we're home of the famed Swensons, along with staple institutions dedicated to the beloved burger, like Bob's Hamburg and Hamburger Station. Heck, we even lay claim to the creation of the burger itself. As one legend goes, Frank and Charles Menches reportedly...

Thousands of FirstEnergy customers in northeast Ohio are reporting power outages.

NORTH CANTON – Fans of Dough Co. Doughnuts & Coffee can celebrate the company’s newest location beginning March 2. The family-owned business will open its fourth store at 1653 N. Main St., and its first with a drive-thru. The North Canton location also will feature inside counter seating. Grayson Bowers, one of seven...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County Grand Jury indicted a 34-year-old Barberton man accused of hitting a police officer with a hammer. Jacob Culbertson was indicted on the charges of felonious assault, domestic violence, and resisting arrest. On Feb. 2, Barberton police officers were called to the...