Northern Ohio Winter Weather Update This Week: Snow Chance Returns Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ohio wakes to sharp cold and clear skies along Lake Erie. The air bites. Exhaust lingers at stoplights. That calm winter morning will give way to a fast-moving December weather shift, bringing wind, rain,...
AI is now answering Akron police’s non-emergency calls
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Residents seeking non-emergency services from Akron police will now be routed to “Ava,” an artificial intelligence virtual assistant, the department said. Those who call 911, however, will still speak to a person. Ava works by gathering information from non-emergency callers and passing it along...
37 Indicted in Northeast Ohio Drug Ring Linked to Overdose Deaths, Over 6 Kilograms...
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A sweeping drug trafficking investigation in Northeast Ohio has resulted in the indictment of 37 individuals, the seizure of more than six kilograms of illegal drugs, and the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars and stolen firearms, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Grenades, mortars found in Ohio home
Deputies are reminding the public not to touch or move any old military souvenirs or weapons after grenades were found in a home.
See it: Predator not seen in this state for more than 100 years caught...
The park’s trail camera captured the footage earlier this year, marking it as its first confirmed sighting of the species in the county since the 1800s, according to Cleveland Metroparks.
One of Ohio’s luckiest gas stations as Powerball jackpot reaches $1.25 billion
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.25 billion for tonight’s drawing (12/17). A Brook Park gas station known for winners is in the spotlight.
Toys for Tots Brings Holiday Joy to Akron Families with 15,000 Toys Giveaway Event
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is partnering with Akron Public Schools to bring holiday cheer to local families through a large-scale toy distribution event at East Community Learning Center on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s event will feature 15,000...
This Is the Best Buffet in Ohio, Known for Its Brunch
I have a recipe for y’all, and it's ridiculously easy. There’s no chopping, no sautéing, and absolutely no pretending you know what you're doing with eggs. All you need is one magical Ohio brunch buffet that truly understands food and a group of people you can be 100 percent yourself around. That's it. Just bring […]
Man accused of Akron Highland Square crossfire shooting that killed 25-year-old bystander pleads not...
AKRON, Ohio — Deshawn Stafford and Emahni Thomas, the two men indicted in connection to the fatal shooting of Timothy Hutchinson in Akron's Highland Square neighborhood, each pleaded not guilty at their respective arraignments. On Wednesday, Stafford, 24, appeared before Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Alison...
Akron Police need help identifying man who used an elderly woman’s stolen debit card
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Police Department is asking for help identifying a man who used an elderly woman’s stolen debit card twice. According to an Akron Police Department Facebook post, the man, caught on camera, used the stolen card at the US Bank inside of the Dave’s Supermarket, located at 871 East...
