Suspect charged after series of business break-ins across Stark County
Investigators have charged a suspect after a string of thefts and business break-ins across Stark County. The 49-year-old man was arrested on July 14. He is accused of a series of crimes between mid-June and early July. Court records list different addresses for him in Strasburg and Sugar Creek Township. Court records
Northfield Center Trustees Weigh Road Levy Increase, Data Center Rules After Busy Meeting Stretch
Northfield Center Township officials covered a wide range of business across three recent meetings, from a possible road levy increase to a proposed pause on data center development. The Zoning Commission met June 8, trustees held a work session June 29, and the board convened its regular meeting July 7.
City of Akron, KAB launch first Litter Letter Project installation
AKRON — The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful (KAB) have announced the launch of Akron’s first-ever Litter Letter Project installation, a new public art initiative that encourages residents to take pride in their neighborhoods while promoting a cleaner, greener and more beautiful city. The large-scale letters...
Watch: Superheroes rappelling from roof, visiting patients at Akron Children’s Hospital
Superheroes were rappelling six stories off of a hospital roof, while others were on the ground below them.
Medina County affected by Canadian wildfires
The air in Medina County is filled with smoke originating from wildfires blazing in Canada on Thursday. National Weather Service of Cleveland Meteorologist David Marsalek said the smoke comes from wildfires that are mainly in the northwestern part of Ontario and the northern region of Manitoba. “One of the bigger...
Medical examiner identifies body found in Portage Lakes
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County Medical Examiner identified the man found dead in Portage Lakes Wednesday morning. Multiple crews responded to the area of the Akron Yacht Club after a resident spotted a fishing boat floating empty. Officials said divers pulled the body out of the water...
Medina Bee Park opening beautifies South Town
MEDINA — Medina Bee Park, a new “pop-up” park at 380 S. Broadway St., has officially opened to welcome visitors to its respite in the South Town District. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, shown above, took place June 26. With support from a committee of designers, landscapers, business owners,...
2 years later: Local derby racers revisit devastating fire
Exactly two years ago, Stow firefighters were summoned to a home on Ridge Meadow Drive.
Update on the Wayne County Sheriff K9 shot in Rittman
WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO) - The Wayne County Sheriff K9 struck by gunfire in Rittman earlier this month, continues to recover from his injuries. K9 Vick received laser therapy this week at the Cleveland Road Animal Hospital in Wooster. According to an official with the hospital, laser treatment uses light energy...
Mini Fair on the Square comes to Medina Square Saturday
MEDINA — The cty of Medina will host the annual Mini Fair on the Square from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday alongside the weekly farmers market, bringing a preview of the upcoming Medina County Fair to downtown. The event will feature fair merchandise, fair schedules and a drawing...
