Sheriff’s Office introduces new K-9
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council had the opportunity to meet the Summit County Sheriff’s Office newest K-9 officer, Dino, at its Nov. 10 regular Council meeting. Chief Larry Brown, from the Sheriff’s Office, introduced deputy Matthew Naelitz and K-9 Dino to members of Council. Dino is...
Movies and TV shows casting in Akron
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Intoxicated man pointing gun shot by Akron officer, police say
We’re expecting information from Akron police Wednesday on what led to an officer-involved incident.
Resident points handgun at man who punched him in Berea
BEREA, Ohio – A Uniontown man, 40, was banned from a Milton Street home and property Nov. 9 after he punched the homeowner in the face. The man was the ex-husband of a woman living on Milton. He arrived at the woman’s home at about 5 p.m. to drop off their children.
SOLD! Historic farm on Portage Lakes sells for millions at auction
A historic farm in the City of Green has sold at auction.
Churchill: Shot by the National Guard at Kent State, Glenville’s John Cleary symbolized a...
A photo of Cleary, wounded and bloody, was featured on the cover of Life magazine, making the Glenville native a symbol of the war's divisiveness.
Akron Public Schools facility services supervisor fights misconduct allegations
Akron Public Schools has suspended a facility services supervisor over allegations that include misconduct and unauthorized entry of district property. But the supervisor is pushing back, claiming the allegations are retaliation against his continued efforts to “uphold safety and accountability” within the district....
A squirrel that got into an Akron home is driving this family nuts
AKRON, Ohio — A squirrel should be outside and not in your home, right?. Well, Natasha Konjovic has a different story to tell after she posted on Facebook and asked her followers for help with a squirrel issue. “It would be nice if you didn’t have to go through...
Brunswick Police arrest 3 men accused of stealing from Meijer, Giant Eagle
BRUNSWICK, Ohio (WOIO) - The Brunswick Police Department arrested three men caught stealing from Meijer on Wednesday night, who were also responsible for stealing a large amount of alcohol from Giant Eagle on Monday. According to a Brunswick Police Department Facebook post, at around 9:52 p.m., officers responded to...
Akron rejects proposal to turn Firestone Plant #1 into police headquarters, developer says
The City of Akron has rejected a proposal to turn the vacant Firestone Plant #1 building into its new police headquarters, the developer who proposed the project said Wednesday. Jim Loveman, a partner with Amerimar Realty Co., said he had a meeting with city officials where they told him his...

















