3 men get life terms in prison for fatal shooting at Canton home
CANTON ‒ The fatal shooting of Bryson O. Barksdale Sr. cost his four children the opportunity to see him again, and did the same for his mother, grandmother, the mother of his children and other friends and family. His loved ones described those losses on Jan. 27, before a judge sentenced the three men who killed him...
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...
Norton Centenarian Reflects on Life
At 104 years old, Laura Witchey of Norton has witnessed more than a century of change. From the Great Depression and World War II to the digital age, she largely chooses to live without. Witchey, who still lives in the home her husband built, tells the Barberton Gazette her memories...
Trial underway for 2 former FirstEnergy executives charged in HB6 bribery scandal
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The jury trial for two former FirstEnergy executives facing criminal charges for their alleged roles in the House Bill 6 scandal, began Tuesday in Summit County Court of Common Pleas. Jury selection will continue Wednesday and could take all week. Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and...
Escape the cold with nonstop Florida flights from Akron-Canton, Cleveland
Looking for an escape from the frigid temperatures of Greater Akron ? The Akron-Canton and Cleveland Hopkins airports just might be able to help you with that. Both airports offer a number of direct flights to Florida, which is experiencing warmer weather right about now. Although it might not be up to typical...
Lawson’s chip dip ice cream returns to Pav’s Creamery alongside Winking Lizard flavor collab
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Pav’s Creamery is getting ready for the Super Bowl kickoff with an ice cream lineup that could only come from Northeast Ohio. Back by popular demand, Lawson’s Chip Dip Ice Cream is returning just in time for the big game — and this time, it’s bringing backup in collaboration with the Winking...
License Suspension Recommended for Medina Oral Surgeon After Patient’s Death
A hearing examiner has recommended suspending the license of a Medina oral surgeon after a patient died during a routine tooth extraction, according to WOIO. The Ohio State Dental Board is reviewing the case involving Dr. Faisal Quereshy, owner of the Visage Surgical Institute, after Matthew Miller, 48, died...
Canton Pastor Pleads Guilty in Case Involving 13-Year-Old Girl
ASHLAND, OH (WOWO) An Ohio pastor has pleaded guilty in a case involving a 13-year-old girl. Jesse Santos, pastor of the Canton Seventh-day Adventist Church, entered a guilty plea this week to an amended charge of abduction. According to reporting from WOIO and Gray News, Santos was originally arrested in February...
Akron native, astronauts honored on 40th anniversary of Challenger explosion
Wednesday marked 40 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger was tragically destroyed during the launch of mission STS-51-L.
‘Breaks my heart.’ Funny Stop in Cuyahoga Falls final show March 31
The owners of a comedy club in Cuyahoga Falls are hoping they are not the ones left with the last laugh. The Funny Stop , situated in a plaza on State Road, is up for sale and time is running out to find a buyer before it closes for good. Nidal Barakat said it has been a challenge to keep the club up and running...
