Akron OH

CANTON ‒ A special prosecutor has asked the visiting judge to postpone the Jan. 26 trial date of two Canton police officers accused of causing Frank Tyson's death while he was in their custody. Marion County Prosecutor Raymond A. Grogan Jr. has also asked visiting Judge James L. Kimbler to delay a Jan. 21 pretrial...

SEVEN HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) — The family of a Seven Hills man — who died after spending a year in a local nursing home — is suing the facility for medical negligence and wrongful death. Jennifer and Heather Brush said their 72-year-old father spent his final week...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Je’miere Jones, an 18-year-old inmate at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center, led a riot in December that resulted in one officer thrown to the ground and beaten. The riot took place on December 25, where Jones managed to get himself and six other...

GREEN — Lennie McKinney has been exploring for several years how to find a way to give back to his community and help other nonprofits, and has found the solution as he prepares to open Renu — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit missional thrift store in the city of Green.

GREEN — A project to construct a new Chick-fil-A location in Green is moving forward with several improvements to a plaza entrance to help ease traffic. Chick-fil-A plans to construct a new 4,847-square-foot restaurant on the site of the former Crazy Chicken location on South Arlington Road just south of Interstate...

Six people escaped a Canton Township house fire suspected to be caused by a space heater. The family lost their generational home.

In Ohio, Akron’s outdoor dining scene comes alive when the weather warms, turning streets, patios, and hidden courtyards into flavorful destinations. From casual cafes to lively bistros, each spot offers a chance to enjoy fresh air alongside fresh dishes. Locals flock to these restaurants for everything from crisp...

NORTH CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The North Canton man who police say shot a woman in a neighboring apartment unit last October has been ruled competent to stand trial. 38-year-old Brian Francisco is charged with felonious assault for the incident on Applegrove Street NE. His estranged...

On Home Avenue in Akron, Fred’s Diner has become a local legend for serving up one of the most satisfying country fried steaks in all of Ohio. This unassuming spot might not look fancy from the outside, but step through those doors and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the kind of comforting homestyle cooking that...

Aurora Britton was just 27 weeks old when she entered the world. Now 7 months old, the baby girl was born “extremely preterm” at Akron Summa Hospital. Her mother, Casey Britton, later spoke with The Richland Source, opening up about the frightening and emotional months that followed Aurora’s early arrival. “She was...