The Whimsical Ohio Train Ride That Looks Like Something From A Storybook
Forget everything you think you know about train travel in America. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Akron is here to remind you that getting somewhere can be infinitely better than actually arriving. You know that feeling when you’re stuck in traffic on I-77, wondering if this is what the...
This Ohio Diner Has a Fighter Jet Outside and Dining Rooms Packed With Wild...
Tucked along South Water Street in Kent, Ohio, Mike’s Place is the kind of restaurant that stops you in your tracks before you even walk through the door. A full-sized fighter jet replica sits right outside, and that is just the beginning of what waits inside. With over 7,400...
Victim reported dead at scene of overnight crash
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) – One person was reported dead on the scene of an overnight crash in Maple Heights. The crash was reported at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday near the intersection of Dunham Road and Industrial Avenue. According to a FOX 8 photographer on the scene, the...
Sobriety checkpoints planned for parts of Ohio this week
OHIO — Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio are planning multiple sobriety checkpoints this week, including on St. Patrick’s Day. According to local officials, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office will conduct two sobriety checkpoints on March 17. Officers will be checking drivers for signs of alcohol or drug...
Meijer Expands Regional Footprint With Supercenters Opening in Ohio and Indiana
Meijer plans to officially open its doors to two supercenters in Indiana and Ohio on May 6. Both stores will feature a wide assortment of fresh produce and grocery staples, the retailer says, including bakery, meat, seafood and deli departments, a floral area, garden center, apparel and home goods sections. The...
Woman dies at Portage County jail: report
RAVENNA, Ohio (WJW) — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Portage County Jail. Officials say 42-year-old Pauline Ferrell was found unresponsive during a routine security check around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release. The...
New Akron Cigar Lounge Lights Up Canton Road With South Florida Flair
La Gitana Premium Cigars is getting its big moment this Thursday at 4 p.m., with a formal ribbon-cutting on Canton Road in Akron after quietly opening its doors in January. The new cigar lounge and wine bar is pitching itself as a laid-back hangout built around premium cigars, cocktails and Cuban-style coffee. Owners...
Ohio Investigative Unit ready to stop liquor license violations for St. Patrick’s Day
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - CLEVELAND — State investigators will deploy undercover agents across Northeast Ohio on St. Patrick’s Day to monitor liquor permit premises for violations, with a concentrated effort in downtown Cleveland. The Ohio Investigative Unit’s Cleveland District will have agents working in...
Akron’s Lock 3 announces summer 2026 concert lineup, tickets on sale this week
AKRON, Ohio — Akron’s Lock 3 has unveiled the first wave of its summer 2026 lineup featuring national touring artists. Tickets go on sale this week, according to a press release from the City of Akron. Fans can purchase tickets at LiveAkron.com, AkronCivic.com or at any LiveAkron venue...
COMPASS Program gives second chances to at-risk men offenders
AKRON, Ohio — There are more than 40,000 men in Ohio’s prisons, according to state data. A first of its kind program in the Buckeye State is giving Akron’s most at-risk male offenders a second chance to live a better life. Graduates of the program are choosing progress over prison.
