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Some teens have their futures figured out. Ayden Austin is one of them. The recent Ellet Community Learning Center graduate studied construction through the Goodyear Academy of Applied Engineering, where he learned basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. In mid-June, Austin took an aptitude test to join the Inte

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - One of the guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding purchased a gift from an Akron business for the couple, the business said Wednesday. Art gallery Don Drumm Studios and Gallery shared on social media that a wedding guest purchased a Leandra Drumm ornament titled “The Wedding Couple” for

Eastwood Furniture, located on 23 Medina Square, offers locally made Amish furniture crafted from solid hardwood. The store specializes in furniture built by Amish craftsmen in Wayne and Holmes Counties and focuses on quality materials, customization, and long-lasting design. Locally Handcrafted Amish Furniture on Medi

KENT − About 100 people sat in July 6 for a Kent League of Women Voters forum about a grassroots effort to push back against AI data centers and a proposed development in Shalersville. Jessica Winchell of Portage Residents for Responsible Development addressed the crowd, which filled Hobbs Hall at 217 N. Mantua St., be

Summit County Public Health recently reported seven total cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite experts said is commonly found on unwashed fruits and vegetables.

AKRON, Ohio — A long-running Akron golf tradition is coming to a close this weekend as Firestone Country Club hosts its final Kaulig Companies Championship, but local charities say the tournament’s legacy of giving will continue. For over 70 years, Firestone Country Club has been a fixture on...

NEW FRANKLIN — Three New Franklin roads scheduled for paving this year were recently moved to next year’s paving list due to another project in the area. Mayor Steve Rector announced at the July 1 New Franklin City Council meeting that Hyman Avenue, Durbin Avenue and Coleman Drive were removed from the 2026 paving list

LAKEMORE — After two years of fundraising, a new 18-by-18-foot community gazebo at Dodds Park, 2425 Lakeside Drive, is completed and open. And the first formal event at the new gazebo will be particularly festive one July 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. when the village and Akron Municipal Court partner to offer wedding ceremonies

Religious group accused of operating a cult in Wadsworth in Medina County. High-control groups, or cults, are defined in part by members being prevented from making their own choices without even realizing it. While the exact number isn't known, experts estimate there are thousands of cults operating in the United...

Officers responded to calls ranging from utility trouble to a report of a missing resident over a six day stretch. Sagamore Hills police handled a mix of calls between June 30 and July 5, according to incident reports obtained by NEOhio.News. Cases included a downed line investigation, a fraud complaint, a trespassing