10 Ohio Hot Dog Spots That Still Do Things Their Own Way
Nobody does a hot dog quite like these spots. Every counter bends the rules with pride. Some pile on toppings you never imagined. Others keep it simple and perfect. Ohio loves its hot dogs without apology. You find them at quirky little stands. Loyal crowds line up year after year. I judge a stand by its first bite.
Two weeks after late-night shooting in Highland Square, bars back to normal hours
The six bars on the main strip of Highland Square will be back to their normal hours on Friday and Saturday night, a week after five shut down at midnight in what they called a “solidarity close” in response to a June 6 shooting on the block. The...
2 Kent auto dealerships sell for $6 million
Mazda of Kent and Toyota of Kent, both on West Main Street in Kent, have been sold for $6 million, according to the most recent land transfers from the Portage County Auditor's Office. The sales occurred during the week of April 27, 2026. The dealerships, at 1129 W. Main St. and 1127 W. Main St., now are owned by KGM R
Vicious Biscuit opening 2nd NE Ohio location
MEDINA, Ohio – Vicious Biscuit is set to open in Medina. Its second Ohio location will be at 4136 Pearl Road. It will celebrate its grand opening with a weeklong lineup of community-focused events and giveaways beginning Monday, June 22, culminating with a grand opening celebration Saturday, June 27.
North Canton Police Department launches new speed data website
The website allows residents to access speed data collected by the police department. The information is a part of the city's Drive Safe North Canton initiative.
Barberton police: 1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle crashes into utility pole
BARBERTON, Ohio — One person was killed and two others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole Thursday night in Barberton, according to a police release. Officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. to the area of South Van Buren Avenue and Harold Avenue for a report of a traffic crash, the Barberton Polic
‘It takes a village.’ Juneteenth food distribution event helps feed West Akron
As KC Sweitzer walked up to Wednesday’s food distribution event at the Freedom BLOC headquarters in West Akron, volunteers called out her name. “I come in and people are like ‘Hey KC!’ It feels more like a community and a family than it does at other places,” Sweitzer said. “It’s not giving a handout, it’s helping each
This Charming Ohio Train Ride Feels Like A Step Back To Simpler Times
Nobody talks about slowing down until they absolutely have to. But Ohio has a quiet answer to that problem, and it runs on a schedule you will actually want to keep. There is a train ride in this state that does something remarkable: it makes you forget your phone exists. The whistle sounds, the old cars begin to roll,
STVM chooses new athletic director
DOWNTOWN AKRON — St. Vincent-St. Mary (STVM) High School has named Mark Hassman as its next athletic director. Hassman is no stranger to the area as he previously served as athletic director at Walsh Jesuit High School. He brings more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, athletic administration, and schoo
‘Recycle Right’ campaign kicks off in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have officially kicked off the next round of the Recycle Right campaign. The campaign is part of a push to improve the quality of recycling in curbside carts through the provision of personalized and real-time curbside recycling education and feedback. It began o
