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Local sheriff’s departments are warning drivers about upcoming sobriety checkpoints.

Akronites trying to “Live Más” in the vicinity of the University of Akron’s campus will have to find another Taco Bell to satisfy their late-night cravings until later this year. Akron City Council voted 12-0 March 9 to allow Taco Bell of America LLC to raze...

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that move at exactly 25 miles per hour through your own backyard. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Akron offers a journey so charming, you’ll wonder why you’ve been rushing through life at highway speeds. Look, I get it. When someone...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Heads up!. A new detour is coming for drivers in Summit County as crews will close the I-77 South exit ramp to Ghent Road in Bath Township for 45 days starting Monday, March 23. This ramp closure is within the ongoing construction zone along I-77...

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From The Early Line Prediction Market Edge. This week, we turn our attention to the upcoming MAC conference tournament, where the competition looks particularly fierce. Among the top contenders are Akron, Miami (Ohio), and Toledo—with Akron and Miami (Ohio) at the forefront. Miami...

Editor's Note: Local Flavor at Home is a monthly series featuring recipes from local bakers, chefs and other Akron-area foodies. This month, we're sharing the famous Reuben sandwich recipe from the Magilavy brothers and co-owners of Akron's Diamond Deli. Diamond Deli co-owners Chad and Brett Magilavy took over the...

From March 13–15, the JDM Fishing and Outdoor Show will be set up at the Summit County Fairgrounds to help make sure people have the knowledge and equipment to be successful in their adventures.

The Akron Zoo is adding new accessibility features to help make every guest’s visit to the zoo enjoyable. They include a guest comfort station to help people who might feel a little overwhelmed by everything going on at the zoo and a new program that uses touch to teach visitors about different animals.

Eight community leaders will be recognized as 2026 Woman of the Year award recipients. The Women’s History Project of the Akron Area, a program of Summit County Historical Society , will have a recognition luncheon at noon March 25, at St. George’s Fellowship Hall, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley. This year’s honorees...

AKRON, Ohio -- A Parma man was convicted in a 2024 hit-skip crash that killed 84‑year‑old Elizabeth Rock outside St. Barnabas Church in Northfield. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced the news on Tuesday. Joseph Zolnowski, 36, pleaded to one count of failure to stop after an accident,...