Akron Marathon weekend will bring road closures across the city Sept. 25-26
Thousands of runners, volunteers and spectators will be in Akron later this month for the 24th annual FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, and drivers are being encouraged to plan ahead for road closures. Closures will begin Friday, Sept. 25, and continue through race hours on Saturday, Sept....
Route 30 Project Wrapping Up, But Closure Coming
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – There’s still a few weeks worth of work to be done as part of the $12.8-million dollar Route 30 paving project from Canton to Minerva. All the pavement has been put down, but work on striping, rumble strips and raised pavement markings remains.
Who will make the Top 10? Cast your Summit County vote before 3 p.m.
CLEVELAND, Oh - Last call, Summit County!. Time is running out to vote for your favorite place to eat and drink in Summit County. The poll closes at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. We started with the 25 most-nominated spots, and now your votes will determine who makes the Top 10 and moves on to the next round of voting.
Jury convicts Akron woman of fatal hit-and-run
AKRON, Ohio — An Akron woman accused of killing a 30-year-old Akron man in a hit-and-run crash while she was driving under the influence has been convicted of vehicular manslaughter. Africa Watson, 28, also was found guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according...
Popular restaurant team opening new Northeast Ohio spot
A new restaurant from the team behind The Last Page is opening its doors in Bath Township this week.
And Then There Were 3 Charged in Double Murder
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Make it three rather than five Canton residents still facing charges in the disturbing deaths of two women in the city last month. Both Melissa Terrell and Emily Rider were ordered released from the Stark County jail after the grand jury did not indict them.
East Canton speed cameras are costing businesses customers
East Canton's speed cameras have issued 16,000 citations since July 8, and local businesses say the fallout is hitting their bottom lines.
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Canton leaves 2 dead, 2 hospitalized
Two people are dead after a car crash in the 2100 block of Navarre Road Southwest. According to the Canton Fire Department, firefighters responded to a two-vehicle car accident before 8:30 p.m.
Real MN Gophers Winners and Losers vs Akron
The Minnesota Gophers dominated the Akron Zips on Saturday, but not everyone on the winning team was a winner.
Highland’s kicker is quietly one of the best in Ohio — and the country
MEDINA, Ohio — When watching a team like Highland, with its high-powered offense, it’s easy to overlook the kicker. But Hornets senior kicker Jonah Kowza has proven himself as a vital asset to Highland in the last three years, including in the team’s most recent win, a 47-0 win against the Medina Bees.
