March 23, 2026 Road Trip: Mom and Pop Shops
Ashland Bike Company1225 Cleveland Ave Ashland, OH 44805https://www.ashlandbikecompany.com Blu Bee Cafe1493 Mentor AvePainesville, OH 44077https://blubeecafe.com Danilly Designs2 Berea Cmns Suite 10Berea, OH 44017https://www.danillydesign.com Eighteen West18 W Main StSeville, OH...
Unlicensed day care shuts down after 8-month-old dies
EAST CANTON, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - An unlicensed day care in Ohio was shut down after an 8-month-old baby died while in its care. The Stark County Coroner’s Office said the baby, identified as Grant Simmons, died March 10 at a local hospital. According to the civil complaint, officers...
Medina County Park District asks meteorite hunters to respect environment
OHIO — Many people have gone out to search for pieces of a meteor since it broke apart over northeast Ohio. But as people hunt for these meteorites, an Ohio park district is urging individuals to respect the environment. The asteroid came barreling into Earth's atmosphere on March 17.
Security guard at Akron club injured in weekend shooting; suspect in custody
An 18-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly shot a security guard at a club in Akron.
Police seek identification of 2 men connected to an assault outside Kent bar
KENT, Ohio (WOIO) - The Kent Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying two men for an assault incident that happened early Sunday morning. According to a social media post, Officer Whittington is attempting to identify the man wearing the white and black Hawaiian shirt and the man in the cream and brown...
13 Best Akron, Ohio Restaurants To Visit In 2026
Akron may not always be the first Ohio city people bring up in food conversations, but it has quietly become a really rewarding place to eat. You will find longtime Italian favorites, classic steakhouses, lively casual spots, and a growing mix of restaurants that bring plenty of personality to the table.
Officer to go on trial for incident at Medina bar with man he thought...
MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for one of two Northeast Ohio law enforcement officers indicted for unlawfully detaining a man they thought was in the country illegally, is scheduled to begin in Medina County Court of Common Pleas Monday. Cleveland Police Detective Donald Kopchak is charged with...
Sentencing for Avon contractor guilty of schemes totaling nearly $3M
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The 51-year-old Avon contractor who pleaded guilty to two schemes that totaled nearly $3 million, was sentenced in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Monday to four to five years in prison. Jeffrey Crawford is the owner of Cleveland Custom Homes. In February, Crawford pleaded guilty...
Small Business Lunch and Learn – April 22, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 11:30 PM - Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:00 AM. We invite you to join us for the April Lunch and Learn, part of the Small Business Program event series featuring events and resources aimed at supporting the growth and success of small businesses in Greater Akron. Held monthly, each event...
Akron Children’s Museum hosting train and plane-themed family event
Families looking for a hands-on weekend adventure can climb aboard a popular interactive event returning to downtown Akron next month.

















