Movies and TV shows casting in Akron
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Akron Public Schools Celebrates Big Win for Computer Science Program Featured
A team of APS students earned both First Place and Third Place honors in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. The competition was hosted by Emilia Sykes and highlights student-created apps designed to solve real-world problems. The students were led by computer science...
Large Snowflakes Fall Across Northern Ohio as Narrow Snow Band Passes Through Region
Cleveland, Ohio – Residents across Northern Ohio were treated to a sudden burst of winter weather on Monday evening, as large snowflakes began falling across several communities, signaling a brief but noticeable return of wintry conditions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a “narrow band of snow”...
Santa makes stop at Akron Children’s Hospital
Before Santa takes off on his worldwide journey, he made a few special stops here in Northeast Ohio.
Akron Municipal Court welcomes Magistrate Myra Torain Embry
AKRON — Last month, Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa Williams appointed Myra Torain Embry to serve as a full-time magistrate in her courtroom. Williams (shown at left) administered Embry’s oath of office Nov. 4. Magistrates are nonelected judicial officers and are appointed by the judges of the court....
Canton City Schools brace for cuts as $17 million deficit looms
The district is tasked with trimming millions from its budget as it faces a $17 million shortfall by 2028.
Driver from Portage County dies after head-on collision
A 21-year-old man from Portage County died Monday after being hurt in a car crash in Stark County last week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The crash happened early on Dec. 19 on State Route 44 in Marlboro Township. Troopers said Clayton P. Jacobs of Atwater was driving a...
Man shot multiple times on Christmas Eve in Akron
A man was shot multiple times in Akron on Christmas Eve, according to police.
Stark County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing mother, 2 kids
The Stark County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a mother and her two children who have not been seen in a week.
Medina High School Kiwanis names December Students of the Month
Congratulations to Medina High School seniors Hudson Karas and Jillian Ruppel, who were recognized as the Kiwanis December Students of the Month. Hudson is an intellectually curious and highly motivated student who approaches every subject with a sharp mind and a genuine eagerness to explore ideas beyond the...
