Akron OH

GREEN — A project to construct a new Chick-fil-A location in Green is moving forward with several improvements to a plaza entrance to help ease traffic. Chick-fil-A plans to construct a new 4,847-square-foot restaurant on the site of the former Crazy Chicken location on South Arlington Road just south of Interstate...

Six people escaped a Canton Township house fire suspected to be caused by a space heater. The family lost their generational home.

In Ohio, Akron’s outdoor dining scene comes alive when the weather warms, turning streets, patios, and hidden courtyards into flavorful destinations. From casual cafes to lively bistros, each spot offers a chance to enjoy fresh air alongside fresh dishes. Locals flock to these restaurants for everything from crisp...

NORTH CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The North Canton man who police say shot a woman in a neighboring apartment unit last October has been ruled competent to stand trial. 38-year-old Brian Francisco is charged with felonious assault for the incident on Applegrove Street NE. His estranged...

On Home Avenue in Akron, Fred’s Diner has become a local legend for serving up one of the most satisfying country fried steaks in all of Ohio. This unassuming spot might not look fancy from the outside, but step through those doors and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the kind of comforting homestyle cooking that...

Aurora Britton was just 27 weeks old when she entered the world. Now 7 months old, the baby girl was born “extremely preterm” at Akron Summa Hospital. Her mother, Casey Britton, later spoke with The Richland Source, opening up about the frightening and emotional months that followed Aurora’s early arrival. “She was...

CINCINNATI, (WXIX) - Ohio health officials announced the state’s first measles cases Thursday, calling it an “outbreak.”. Three children in one household in Cuyahoga County are infected, according to Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. One of the three cases that is part of this...

Warrant, I-77: On Nov. 22, police observed a weaving black Chevy Malibu with heavily tinted front windows traveling northbound on I-77. The driver told the officer they had been shopping. He also admitted to having a temporary permit to drive. It turned out the driver and passenger, both from Cleveland,...

Fraud, Morningside Drive: On Dec. 12, a Morningside Drive resident called police after suspecting a caregiver for making several unauthorized purchases using the victim’s credit card. Police are investigating. Robbery, Snow Road: On Dec. 12, police were dispatched to Marc’s regarding the report of a robbery at the...

At the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting of Akron City Council, a Ward 9 resident stood before council members, tears streaming as she told her heartbreaking sewer story. Tiffany Smith has lived on Overlook Drive for 21 years. She worked for years in the juvenile court system and served more than a decade as a probation officer....