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WADSWORTH, Ohio – Cleaning up of the former Brickyard site into a 200-acre public park and athletic complex is moving forward, but lingering environmental concerns led officials to ban fishing in any of the site’s ponds. At a Monday Public Ways Committee meeting, Service Director Matt Hiscock said...

Remember when a chain restaurant could become so beloved that an entire city declared a holiday in its honor? That is the kind of nostalgia waiting at this old fashioned Ohio spot, the last surviving location of a brand that once boasted over eight hundred restaurants across the country. The...

AKRON, Ohio — The family of a man who died after Canton police officers handcuffed him and kneeled on his neck filed a $13 million lawsuit against the city on Thursday. Attorneys for Frank Tyson drew comparisons to the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.

TWINSBURG, Ohio (WOIO) - Twinsburg police sent out a statewide alert for an 85-year-old man who left his home Thursday afternoon. Russell Croucher was reported missing after leaving his East 156th Street home in Summit County. He was found safe Thursday evening. No further details have been released.

An Ohio corrections officer says nothing will change at a facility where violent teens are serving time until those teens are held accountable for staff assaults.

"Trenton always had a smile that could light up any room," the teenager's former coach said

SUFFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Frustrations continue over repairing a deteriorating dam. The Hills Pond Dam, located just off 532 on the Portage-Summit County border, will now cost about $3 million to repair and retain the pond. That's up from initial expectations of $2.5 million. Portage County, which owns the...

At their meeting on April 13, Lake Township trustees scheduled the annual spring clean-up for Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cleanup will be held behind the Road Department building at 1499 Midway St. Directional signs will be posted. The service is for Lake Township...

If you own a home in Akron, you’ve probably asked yourself at least one of these questions:. Can I paint my vinyl siding instead of replacing it?. How do I actually choose the right painting or flooring contractor?. Do I really need primer, or is that just an upsell?

There are some wonderful dogs in Akron waiting for a second chance at happiness. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give. If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now’s a great time to meet these adoptable pups.