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LOUISVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) – Lake Center Christian topped LaBrae, 9-6, in the Division VI Regional Semifinals at Louisville High School on Wednesday afternoon. It was the Vikings’ first trip to regionals since 1989. Easton Armstrong drove in a pair of runs in the setback. Landon Brunstetter, Lucas Glaser,...

AKRON, Ohio— Goodyear is a part of what gave Akron the "rubber city" name. More than a century later, Akron is celebrating that heritage this week by honoring the Goodyear blimp. On Wednesday, the Goodyear blimp was celebrated for 101 years in the air with a Bangr at the...

MASSILLON – The city has boosted its safety forces personnel in recent months to attain higher staffing levels, moves that should reduce expensive overtime costs. The influx of new hires in the police and fire departments should help drop the amount of additional pay from the city in 2026 compared to the prior years. I

The 68th Annual Father’s Day Car Show, held by Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at 714 N. Portage Path in Akron. This event will feature a lineup of iconic Hollywood cars, a brand-new “Touch-A-Truck” experience for the younger guests and an exclusive America 250 exhibit on displa

HIRAM, Ohio — A year of extreme weather is taking a major toll on some of Northeast Ohio’s fruit crops, wiping out entire harvests and sharply reducing yields at a family-owned orchard. Monroe’s Orchard in Hiram says a combination of late freezes, drought conditions and bitter winter temperatures...

HINCKLEY TWP. — Hinckley Township is considering placing a levy on a future ballot to provide additional funding for the Hinckley Police Department. Fiscal Officer Rich Fay presented the finances of the police department during the trustees meeting on Tuesday. The Hinckley Police Department currently has four levies th

Three people were taken to the hospital after a chemical accident that led to a hazmat situation in Portage County Wednesday afternoon.

The Original Bob’s Hamburg operates as an essential culinary and neighborhood anchor at 1351 East Avenue, catering to a highly consistent crowd of Akron residents, Kenmore commuters, and nostalgic burger purists. The diner centers its daily identity on traditional, short-order American breakfast classics and legendary

STOW, Ohio -- Facing an unexpected wave of retirements and a shrinking pool of qualified firefighter-paramedics, Stow officials are expanding the city’s hiring process in an effort to prevent future staffing shortages. The Stow Civil Service Commission voted May 5 to authorize a new firefighter entrance examination and

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The attorney for the man accused of brutally murdering an Akron mother and shooting her son, has amended his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity. Gregory Tillman was indicted on the charges of felonious assault, attempted murder, murder, and having weapons while under disability.