Akron OH

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley sent County Executive Chris Ronayne a cease-and-desist letter in the latest escalation of a turf war. O’Malley said Ronayne’s recent actions to take over the...

Ohio SNAP recipients face important changes right now. New federal work rules began February 1, 2026. These updates come from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last year. Therefore, many people must adjust quickly. Proof of compliance starts March 1. So, acting soon makes sense. Key Changes Explained Adults now...

Instead of using taxpayer money to train employees on new technology, a Cleveland-area woman went on a cruise and shopping spree, according to a new Ohio Inspector General report. The woman is accused of spending taxpayer money on shopping in the Bahamas and pricey cosmetics after providing fake training to likely...

A structure originally built as a home in 1854, located at 3930 Broadview Rd., in the Richfield Village Historic District, was razed on Dec. 22. Over the years, the building, located next to Richfield Auto Center, served as a sawmill, cider mill, grain mill, basket factory, antique shop and coffee shop.

MEDINA, Ohio – The city’s finance committee has approved a motion to ratify a three-year agreement with Teamsters Local 436 which represents city employees from multiple departments. “This covers employees in our street, sanitation, water, park, cemetery, building, engineering and service departments,” Mayor Jim...

STOW, Ohio — Calls for service came in from across the state during the latest winter storm, and first responders stepped up to meet residents needs. "Storms like this keep us busy, but we are always happy to help our residents and address safety issues and safe passage concerns," Stow police said in a Facebook post.

AKRON — Demolition of the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. plant, located at 1200 Firestone Parkway, is on hold — at least for now — as the City of Akron and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) work to find a solution to a dispute. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

GREEN, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A new low temperature record unofficially at the CAK weather station Friday morning. The temperature fell to minus-7, breaking the old record of minus-6 from 1965. A number of school districts decided to cancel classes again on Friday because of the cold,...

(This story was updated to add new information.) CANTON ‒ A 33-year-old Canton man will be sentenced Feb. 26 for negligent homicide and tampering with evidence in connection with the Oct. 4 shooting death of Christopher J. Smith , 35. Corey L. Partee pleaded guilty to the crimes on Jan. 29 before Stark County...

As extremely cold temperatures persist across the region, Akron Children’s Burn Center is using a new frostbite treatment to reduce the risk of amputation. Akron Children’s is one of only two hospitals in Ohio, along with the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to use the IV medication called iloprost. It’s...