Cops: Akron Woman Busted In $38K Ripoff Of ‘Vulnerable’ Elder
A 56-year-old Akron woman is facing felony charges after Springfield Township detectives say she siphoned roughly $38,000 from the bank accounts of an elderly, “vulnerable” customer. Investigators allege the money was withdrawn without the victim’s permission and that the woman later admitted making the transactions....
First Brands Group laying off over 1,000 employees in Ohio following fraud scheme
OHIO — First Brands Group, a global automotive parts manufacturer and supplier, submitted WARN notices to the state with plans to close four plants, affecting over 1,000 employees. What You Need To Know. The company said it plans to close locations in Seneca, Dark, Wood and Cuyahoga counties. The...
Portage County high school sectional wrestling results, takeaways
Boys sectional wrestling took place Feb. 28 and girls sectional wrestling took place Mar. 1. We've got several takeaways, followed by a full list of district qualifiers. First, our quick takeaways: Portage County dominated its one home sectional as three local boys teams — Crestwood, Rootstown and Southeast —...
Orrville collector plans new museum space
About 40 years ago, Mark Gryniewski started buying some Orrville-related things — postcards mainly. Now, as he says, he’s filling up a building. Step two — or whatever number he might be on now — is getting a new building. As owner, curator and everything on...
State-of-the-Art Renewable Energy Facility Features Vogelsang Equipment
Until 2013, KB Compost Services was under contract with the city of Akron, Ohio, to operate the Akron compost plant. In 2013, the plant was transformed into a state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion operation that processes 100% of Akron’s sewage sludge from the Akron Water Reclamation Facility. KB Compost Services then...
Driver tries to pass himself off as a police officer during traffic stop: Independence...
An officer pulled over a driver at 12:49 a.m. Feb. 14 after witnessing the man drive the wrong way past a do-not-enter sign, and then back up to enter a hotel parking lot. During the stop, the driver reportedly produced a Bedford Heights auxiliary police officer badge. The Independence officer confirmed there was no...
Reptiles at Haven of Rest luncheon; purses help pooches: The Scene
Haven of Rest Women's Auxiliary Program : March 3 at the Haven of Rest building at 175 E. Market St. in Akron. A live animal experience will be provided by education and entertainment group Realm of the Reptile. Arrive for discount shopping at 10 a.m., stay for a luncheon at noon, and see the free program at 1 p.m....
‘Super Bowl of action figures.’ ToyRama in Canton is ‘nostalgia show’
Clifton Boggs is a man in a kid's world, surrounded by a maze of toys at Happy Pappy's Action Figure Extravaganza in Plain Township. Everywhere you turn, a toy or action figure is sitting on a shelf or hanging from a hook. "Star Wars," "Captain America," "Dick Tracy," "Power Rangers," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,"...
Impaired driver with loaded firearm arrested while taking his daughter to school: Brunswick Police...
A Cleveland man was arrested for impaired driving, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and possession of a loaded firearm at 7:10 a.m. Feb. 25. The man was pulled over for having expired plates and was found to be under the influence of alcohol and in possession of the open container and the...
Why This IRRESISTIBLE Cafe Became a Local Favorite in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Deep in Cuyahoga Falls, a micro bakery sparked to life in 2009 with one dreamer, an oven, and big plans. Passion fueled its growth from humble loaves to a buzzing cafe serving all-day delights. Fresh local ingredients and house-baked magic drew crowds fast. Now it’s the town’s top-rated gem, where...
