Akron Zoo offering free admission for Summit County residents next month; how to reserve...
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is once again offering its annual Community Days promotion for Summit County residents. Residents can reserve free zoo tickets during the month of September. The zoo offers Community Days as a way to thank local residents for their support each year. The zoo has offered the promotion since 2
Brecksville author digs deep into early settler’s experiences
As a follow-up to his first book entitled Snowville, released in 2016, which delved into the history of the early settling of Brecksville, local author Jim Choma released a second book on the topic in May entitled Snowville: A Story of One Man And The Place He Made. Whereas his...
Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare opens Hartville location
Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare has officially opened its newest location in Hartville and is now enrolling children from 6 weeks old through school age. Located at 414 S. Prospect Ave., the new center currently has immediate openings for all age groups with no waitlist. The organization also is hiring staff as en
ODOT issues new, revised Portage road closures
Ohio Department of Transportation has issued new and revised traffic impacts for Portage County. State Route 44 will be closed for a culvert replacement between Canada and Goodell roads in Shalersville Township from Aug. 24 through Aug. 28. The detour will be State Route 303 to State Route 700 to State Route 82 and vic
New Day Cleveland: Fosters Tavern of Hinckley
New Day celebrated Cleveland Wing Week with Fosters Tavern of Hinckley.
Barberton police officer hit by suspect’s car: Police
Law enforcement is investigating after a Barberton police officer was hit by a suspect's vehicle while responding to a call.
Multiple city police chase ends in Perry Township
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - An unidentified male was detained in Perry Township on Friday following a pursuit that initiated in Massillon, according to a press release. Around 9 a.m. Friday, a Perry Township Police Officer noticed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Buckwalter Drive SW & Rowford Avenue SW. From Perry T
Severe Thunderstorm Threat Climbs for Northern Ohio Including Cleveland and Akron Saturday as High...
NORTHERN OHIO — The severe thunderstorm threat continues to climb for Saturday across northern Ohio, with the latest model runs trending stronger as key ingredients line up almost perfectly. Storm timing now aligns with peak afternoon heating, and guidance continues to push instability higher. CAPE values near 3,000 J/
Best food truck: Johnny Lóte’s raises Latin street corn to the top in Akron
Corn is shaved fresh from the cob before being layered over crunchy chips, topped with creamy mayo, crumbled cotija cheese, smoky chipotle seasonings and a squeeze of fresh lime. The Lóte Bowl has become Johnny Lóte’s most popular menu item as the food truck climbed from second place (in 2024...
City Speaks Out, Apologizes After Teen Mistakenly Placed in Cuffs
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Two city leaders have addressed the mistaken-identity handcuffing of a 14-year-old boy on Monday, with Public Safety Director Andrea Perry issuing an apology to the child and his family. Perry says in the city-issued statement that the interaction between the police officers...

















