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The campaign by a Northeast Ohio family to pass a new state law that would require an escape lane at new drive-thrus was motivated by the senseless murder of their loved one at a drive-thru two years ago.

We invite you to join us for the October Lunch and Learn, part of the Small Business Program event series featuring events and resources aimed at supporting the growth and success of small businesses in Greater Akron. Held monthly, each event features a speaker on a topic of relevance to small businesses. During this e

The Celestia Theater is doing more than filling seats, it’s bringing people into Wadsworth and sending them into local restaurants, shops, hotels and gas stations along the way. The Wadsworth Square Foundation says the historic theater welcomed about 36,000 ticketed guests during the first eight months of its current..

AKRON — With an annual budget well over half a billion taxpayer dollars, it stands to reason $13,000 would amount to pocket change for Akron Public Schools (APS). But the APS Board of Education spent about 30 minutes during its regular meeting Sept. 14 debating a proposed $13,000 contract with Shared Services Alliance

A woman faces an assault charge after the Portage County Sheriff's Office says she struck someone then barricaded herself inside a Shalersville Township home Sept. 15. Deputies responded after to Douglas Street after a report of an assault involving neighbors, reports say. After an investigation, deputies moved to arre

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Pitbull took his talents from South Beach to Akron on Wednesday night in a sold-out show at Blossom Music Center featuring Lil Jon. A mixed crowd featuring plenty of young adults and millennials danced despite the rain to 2000s club hits in a show that had a Las Vegas-like quality.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Three Ohio men and two California men were sentenced to federal prison for running a “large-scale drug operation” between California and Ohio. According to court documents, this was ongoing between February 2023 and April 2024 and the drugs included methamphetamine, cocaine, and other controlle

WADSWORTH — A developer wants to build 111 rental homes near state Route 261 and South Medina Line Road, but the property would first have to be rezoned. Wadsworth City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal to rezone five parcels to R-2 residential. The request drew concerns about traffic and the loss of

DOWNTOWN AKRON — After years of planning, financing challenges and delays, redevelopment of the historic CitiCenter building officially got underway Sept. 10. More than 60 people gathered at the 10-story Art Deco landmark at 146 S. High St. for a ceremonial kickoff marking the beginning of construction to transform the

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council heard details of the Victim Assistance Program (VAP) at its Sept. 14 meeting. VAP CEO Rebecca Cool updated Council on the services the nonprofit offers, and provided Council with the organization’s latest impact report. Cool said VAP is the oldest victim service...