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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Pitbull took his talents from South Beach to Akron on Wednesday night in a sold-out show at Blossom Music Center featuring Lil Jon. A mixed crowd featuring plenty of young adults and millennials danced despite the rain to 2000s club hits in a show that had a Las Vegas-like quality.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Three Ohio men and two California men were sentenced to federal prison for running a “large-scale drug operation” between California and Ohio. According to court documents, this was ongoing between February 2023 and April 2024 and the drugs included methamphetamine, cocaine, and other controlle

WADSWORTH — A developer wants to build 111 rental homes near state Route 261 and South Medina Line Road, but the property would first have to be rezoned. Wadsworth City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to rezone five parcels to R-2 residential. The request drew concerns about traffic and the loss of

DOWNTOWN AKRON — After years of planning, financing challenges and delays, redevelopment of the historic CitiCenter building officially got underway Sept. 10. More than 60 people gathered at the 10-story Art Deco landmark at 146 S. High St. for a ceremonial kickoff marking the beginning of construction to transform the

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council heard details of the Victim Assistance Program (VAP) at its Sept. 14 meeting. VAP CEO Rebecca Cool updated Council on the services the nonprofit offers, and provided Council with the organization’s latest impact report. Cool said VAP is the oldest victim service...

AKRON — Don Drumm Studios and Gallery is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. To celebrate the milestone, the gallery is hosting an exhibition, “Reflections: A Drumm Retrospective,” which runs Sept. 26 through Oct. 24. The exhibition is free and open to the public. There will be an opening reception Sept. 26 fro

Akron, OH – From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, fans can enter the sweepstakes by purchasing a set of four Goodyear tires on Goodyear.com or through Goodyear’s Auto Service and Just Tires stores and submitting the entry form here. The randomly selected winner will receive a blimp flight certificate for two passengers that c

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Fire Hazmat team responded after a semi-truck crashed and leaked fuel on Wednesday. According to the Akron Fire Department, the crash happened on US-224 West at the Kenmore Leg. While the truck was ot carrying any hazardous materials, both fuel tanks were compromised, the post...

SHALERSVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - A Portage County woman wanted after a reported assault was arrested after a standoff with the sheriff’s office. According to a Portage County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, on Tuesday, deputies responded to a home on Douglas Street in Shalersville Township after a reported assault

AKRON, Ohio – The North Hill Community Development Corporation will host an International Day of Peace celebration on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at People’s Park. The free event recognizes North Hill’s designation as an International City of Peace while celebrating the people, cultures and organizations that shape