Fast-Moving Tornado and Damaging Wind Threat Up to 75 MPH Targets Cleveland, Akron, Canton,...
OHIO — Confidence is rapidly increasing for a potentially significant severe weather event across northern Ohio Saturday, with the highest risk concentrated over Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. Forecasters warn of tornado potential, damaging winds up to 75 mph, and large hail within the highest-risk zone stre
Damaging wind and tornadoes possible Saturday
Just as the wildfire smoke finally departs, another hazard moves in. Severe storms look likely for much of Northeast Ohio Saturday afternoon and evening.
15 people under federal indictment after major Akron drug bust
Fifteen people suspected of running a large-scale drug trafficking ring are now under federal indictment, Akron police announced on Friday, July 17.
Ex-softball coach arraigned on charges of grooming, voyeurism
A former Valley View High School softball coach was arraigned Thursday on charges related to exploitation of a minor. James Grubbs, 48, faces 47 counts, including illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, voyeurism and grooming. Prosecutors say the district notified police at the end of April of their...
Osnaburg Twp. apartment building sells for $387,000
Three properties in eastern Stark County have been sold for more than $348,000 during the week of June 20-26, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. An apartment building with four units at 427 W. Noble St. in Osnaburg Township has been sold for $387,500. The apartments al
33 acres of vacant land in Streetsboro sells for $2.78 million
The most recent property transfers from the Portage County Auditor's Office included two large, vacant parcels of land. The top selling property for the week of May 25, 2026, was a 33.77-acre plot of land in Streetsboro that is zoned "agricultural vacant." The parcel was sold for $2.784 million. A 3-acre plot at 11415
Pop-Up Pantry to make 2nd stop in Alliance
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will bring its mobile Pop-Up Pantry to Glamorgan Castle at 11 a.m. July 22. The goal of the program, run in conjunction with Alliance City Schools, is to help fill the food gap for families with school-age children who are missing out on food provided during the school year at school. T
Akron turns to residents for street safety solutions
A group of Akron residents in the city’s Copley-Maple and East Akron neighborhoods are coming up with ways to make their streets safer.
Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke forces cancellations, raises health concerns across northeast Ohio
Canadian wildfire smoke is continuing to blanket northeast Ohio today (July 17), creating air quality conditions considered hazardous for everyone and forcing the cancellation of several major outdoor events. A “Code Maroon” air quality advisory is in effect through midnight for Summit, Medina, Portage, Cuyahoga, Lorai
Akron issues precautionary boil order for 10K customers after water main break
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron issued a precautionary boil order for the city’s west side after a water main break early Friday morning. According to a release, at around 3 a.m., a water main break occurred on a 12-inch main on Superior Avenue and Leonard Street.
