Akron OH

AKRON, Ohio — Every community has them — the volunteer who quietly shows up, the nonprofit doing the work no one else will, the business that decided children's health was worth investing in. Now, Akron Children's Hospital wants to make sure they get recognized. The hospital is accepting...

FAIRLAWN, Ohio — According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney patients make up most of the people waiting for a kidney transplant. There are more than 90,000 people on the national waiting list, and the average wait time is three to five years. Lashawn Taylor found out she was...

Amid sky-high windows, vaulted ceilings, multiple dining levels and a large patio overlooking a pond, the Twisted Olive offers tasteful Italian American fare. Part of Gervasi Vineyard’s GV Destinations portfolio, this restaurant presents a refined menu by chef Tori Marion in a gorgeous setting. “The Twisted Olive was...

FLEMINGTON, N.J. – A judge in New Jersey on Friday ordered a man from Florida who was wanted for a kidnapping in Ohio to be released before he heads to trial. Hunterdon County’s prosecutor wanted Asad Hasanov imprisoned bail. Hasanov was caught on March 5 at a truck...

On the morning of March 10, Missy Williams said her baby boy was smiling. Grant Simmons was his normal, happy...

The Summit County Fiscal Office is reminding property owners that the deadline to file a complaint challenging the valuation of their real estate is Tuesday, March 31. Property owners who disagree with the county’s valuation have the opportunity to file a complaint with the Summit County Board of Revision. Following...

BARBERTON — A month into their inaugural terms, two of Barberton’s most recent elected officials weighed in on what they see as the top issues facing the city — and how they hope to address them. “My top priorities in office will be communication to Ward 2...

Commitment to service is an integral aspect of Holy Cross’s core values, an attribute that Hoban’s administration strives to nourish. Numerous opportunities to connect with local communities are made accessible and encouraged by the faculty, granting students the chance to aid others. Of these opportunities, few...

Summit County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for both hands-on workers and experienced leaders. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to run a plant, there’s something here for you.

Lauren Presutti knows there are kids in . She just doesn’t often see them. When two new Akron Public Schools buildings open in the neighborhood in August 2028, just more than a block from Kenmore Boulevard, she expects that to change. “It’ll bring, just, life into the neighborhood,” said...