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CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A multi-vehicle traffic accident at around 11 a.m. Tuesday snarled traffic on Northbound I-77 in Canton, with some minor injuries reported. All lanes of the freeway near the 38th Street NW underpass were blocked for a time, then one left lane was...

Hidden in plain sight on a modest street in Norton, Ohio, Hopocan Gardens stands as a testament to the fact that culinary greatness doesn’t always come with fancy facades or trendy interiors. This brick building with its vintage sign might not stop traffic, but the magic happening inside has...

Commuters in Summit County should brace themselves for a series of construction-related disruptions, as outlined in a recent update from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Roadwork across multiple freeways will impact travel times and create a need for detours, particularly within the Akron area. Started Sunday...

MEDINA — Off-duty Medina firefighters packed Feeding Medina County’s walk-in freezer with boxes of meat on Monday morning, following the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ donation of more than 30,000 pounds of pork roast and ground beef. The donation followed months of discussion and coordination...

MASSILLON – City officials are seeking public feedback on how to improve a pair of highly traveled intersections. The city Engineer's Office is mulling future upgrades to state Route 21 at Lake Avenue, as well as First Street NE at Lake Avenue NE. A public meeting giving local residents an opportunity provide their...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for the driver accused in a hit-and-run accident that killed an 84-year-old Boston Heights woman, is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Joseph Zolnowski, 36, of Parma, was indicted on the charge of failure to stop after...

OHIO — Northeast Ohio may see a messy mix of snow, rain and strong winds on Wednesday, potentially leading to delays or cancellations for school districts across the region. Forecasters say a wintry mix of snow and rain will develop Wednesday morning, change to rain during the day, and then switch back to snow...

(This story has been updated to add new information.) CANTON ‒ Four firefighters and two residents were injured during a house fire at 2216 Cleveland Ave. NW on Dec. 8. The residents, who suffered smoke inhalation, were taken to a hospital, Acting Battalion Chief Doug Lewis said. Two firefighters were also taken to a...

OHIO — Two Ohio men are behind bars after Parkersburg Police say they were caught transporting drugs into West Virginia for distribution. According to the Parkersburg Police Department, 19-year-old Gibraun Gooden and 22-year-old Jamier Gooden, both from Akron, were arrested Friday and charged with transporting...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Akron’s startup corridor just gained a fresh-baked addition: Kabylia Baguette opened October 6, 2025 inside the street-level café at Bounce Innovation Hub (526 S Main St.). The independent bakery-café brings artisan breads, pastries, and espresso...