An Akron original: Spirit Halloween now selling inflatable Goodyear blimp costume
The Goodyear blimp is a true staple of Northeast Ohio that's been sailing through the sky for decades. Now this is your chance to embody the spirit of Goodyear -- literally -- as the Akron-based company has partnered with Spirit Halloween for a new sky-high costume this year. "Spirit Halloween...
Two arrested after shoplifting at Home Depot leads to multi-agency pursuit
A felony shoplifting incident at a Home Depot in Copley Township escalated into a multi-agency vehicle pursuit Wednesday, ending on Interstate 77 in Brecksville. No officers or motorists were injured.
Buckets adding a brunch LeBron James would be proud of in House Three Thirty...
AKRON, Ohio – Buckets, the sports bar within House Three Thirty, is adding brunch starting this weekend. Brunch starts Sunday, Sept. 13. And it’s a natural fit, said Stephanie Myers, director of community partnerships for the LeBron James Family Foundation. “It’s an opportunity for the entire community to...
Indictments Handed Up in Parking Lot Incidents
CANTON TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Canton woman accused of hitting a 49-year-old woman with her car in a parking lot along 8th Street NE near Marietta Avenue in Canton Township back in July has been indicted. Veyonce Wilson faces seven charges including felonious assault. She...
Residents raise questions about AI usage at Akron’s emergency dispatch center
The following item is a written record of the Ward 7 meeting from Aug. 26, 2026, compiled by Akron Documenter Dustin Hill. 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 — unless
Lawsuit Filed After 11-Year-Old Driving Golf Cart Injured 5 in Wildwood
A young boy wearing special googles designed to simulate being an impaired driver lost control of of the golf cart and hit several people.
Fire blows Stark County woman out of home, 2 neighbors also hurt
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A woman was blown out of her Canton home after flames broke out Tuesday evening. When firefighters arrived at the home in the 2300 block of Bollinger Ave. NE around 8:20 p.m., they said there was heavy fire coming from the front of the residence.
Nordonia Girls Soccer Celebrates Senior Night: Photo Gallery
Nordonia girls soccer celebrated senior night with a pair of results against North Canton Hoover and St. Vincent-St. Mary. The varsity squad battled Hoover to a scoreless draw, while the JV team closed out the night with an 8-0 rout of St. Vincent-St. Mary. Photos courtesy of Doug Beigie, Doug Beigie Photography.
Stuff the Bus drive to raise classroom supplies for Copley-Fairlawn teachers
FAIRLAWN, Ohio -- Teachers often dig into their own pockets to buy construction paper, binders and other supplies for their classrooms. A Copley-Fairlawn community event Thursday aims to help ease that burden while connecting the community. The annual Stuff the Bus drive will collect school supplies for local teachers
University of Akron Police revive campus bike patrol
The University of Akron has revived its bicycle patrol program, putting campus police officers on mountain bikes for the first time since 2018 to improve visibility and community connection on campus.
