Three Akron neighborhood parks eyed for wildlife meadow upgrades
The following item is a written record of the Ward 1 meeting, compiled by Akron Documenter Rebecca Ritterspach Sept. 2, 2026. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication for clarity and accuracy — unle
Police find man who was previously missing
Police are asking for the public's help locating a 75-year-old man with dementia.
‘Blast’ sounds expected for several days
‘Blast’ sounds commonly heard coming from the Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center in Ravenna are expected to be louder and more frequent over the next several days.
APS board recommends termination of three teachers for alleged misconduct
The Akron Board of Education voted to start termination proceedings against three teachers for what it said was misconduct involving, or in front of, students. Timothy Patrick, a Marine Corps JROTC instructor at East Community Learning Center; Crystal Kouns, a teacher at Ellet CLC, and Elizabeth Sholar, a teacher at Fo
Driver caught in sobriety checkpoint charged with child endangering
A driver in Stark County was arrested for allegedly operating a vehicle while impaired, and received two misdemeanor charges of child endangering.
Canton for All People Leader Sees New Housing in Industrial Area
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Always thinking new housing with a recreation component. Canton for All People has purchased the 43,000 square foot former Edward R Hart Company building on McGregor Avenue near 7th Street NW and Water Works Park. Executive Director Don Ackerman proposes tearing the...
Canton man charged with strangulation, domestic violence after Kent standoff
STOW, Ohio (WOIO) - Officers from the Kent Police Department responded to a disturbance over the weekend. According to police, officers responded to 918 Carlisle Ct. at 3:23 a.m. on September 12. It was reported that a 21-year-old man had assaulted the woman resident and one of her guests. The...
Gophers-Akron Week 3: How to watch, TV channel, betting odds
Minnesota will look to get back on track in Week 3 against a team from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at home.
Aircraft, Drones and Pancakes Land at Kent State Airport Expo Sept. 7
Aircraft listed for the Kent State University Airport expo include a B-25 bomber, a Ford Tri-Motor and a Chinook helicopter. The school's Aeronautics & Engineering Expo returns on September 7 for a single day of flying history, engineering demos and STEM exhibits open to the whole community. The event runs from 8 a.m.
Vote now: Which is the best place to eat and drink in Summit County?
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Summit County, it’s time to vote!. You nominated your favorite places to eat and drink in Summit County — and now 25 of the most-nominated spots are going head-to-head for a spot in our Top 10. The list has a little something for everyone, whether...
