Akron OH

Akron is getting ready to celebrate its very first Blimp Day Saturday, with two of Goodyear’s iconic airships scheduled to fly over each of the city's 24 neighborhoods. Wingfoot One and Wingfoot Two will take off from Wingfoot Lake State Park, flying in circles above each neighborhood in Akron. Their first stop is at 9

A two-parcel horse farm in Nimishillen Township has been sold for $485,000, according to the most recent property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. Built in 1940, the colonial home at 3390 Meese Road NE has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property also has two barns and a three-car garage on its

AKRON, Ohio — The OHSAA softball state tournament continues today with the Division III and Division IV semifinal games, in addition to the Division VII championship game. Tune into the NFHS Network on Friday, June 5 to watch all five games live from Firestone Stadium in Akron. You can...

WADSWORTH — Wadsworth City Council began discussions during Wednesday’s work session on potential fire and EMS levy proposals that could appear on the November ballot, due to rising emergency calls and future staffing needs, while attempting to limit taxes on residents. Public Safety Director Dan Chafin outlined the...

As kids continue to be exposed to gun violence in Akron and around the country, the director of Akron Children’s Trauma Center said more education and preventative training are needed to keep children safe. “We see more than what we would like to of firearm violence,” Dr. Nathan Heinzerling...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Plain Township man accused of stealing several items from a Walmart shopping center and trying to shoot a Canton police officer in the head, now has a competency hearing scheduled for next week. In March, Shane Newman pled not guilty by reason of insanity...

EAST SPARTA, Ohio — One person is dead following a house fire that broke out in Stark County Thursday afternoon. According to the county sheriff's office, the fire occurred within the 4500 block of Hudson Drive Southwest in East Sparta. Firefighters from multiple departments arrived at the scene around 3:45 p.m. and fo

AKRON, Ohio — Two men and an Akron-based junk-removal company have been indicted following an investigation into alleged illegal dumping activities on properties, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Friday. According to a release from Yost's office, a Summit County grand jury indicted DeShawn Dixon, 47, of Akron;

Northfield Center Township is proud to recognize a remarkable local milestone as Stan’s Northfield Bakery celebrates 65 years in business. Located at 9395 Olde 8 Road, Stan’s has been a cherished part of the Nordonia Hills community for generations. What began as a family bakery has grown into a fourth-generation tradi

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo broke ground Thursday on what officials say will be the largest expansion in the zoo’s history, a $21 million project that will bring giraffes and several other new species to the zoo by 2028. The 9.25-acre exhibit, known as the Lehner Family...