🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Massillon Right Now
Looking for something useful around town without spending a dime? Here are a few free items currently available in Massillon — from furniture to outdoor gear. A sleep sofa in good used condition is up for grabs. The mattress is not included, and you’ll need to move it yourself. It’s located on the SE side of Massillon and is first come, first served. Perfect for...
Community rallies to support Akron mother after ceiling collapse destroys baby’s nursery
AKRON, Ohio — A community in Akron is stepping in to support a mother and her 8-month-old daughter after a ceiling collapse during an Easter celebration left the family in temporary housing and destroyed much of the infant’s belongings. Storm McDonald says she was inside her Summit Lake...
MORNING DIGEST: Akron residents oversee use of force cases involving police
Good morning, Cleveland! Here's what you need to know about today's stories on GMC, traffic and weather.
Some sank. Some survived. Akron students put cardboard boats to the test
Cardboard wrapped in cellophane and held together with duct tape hardly sounds like the components of a sturdy ship. But Akron’s young, makeshift mariners proved otherwise. During the 2026 Cardboard Boat Races, more than 100 middle- and high-school-aged students from Akron Public Schools put their engineering skills and creativity to the test in a series of courses and challenges in Firestone Community...
Former Ohio senate candidate sentenced for fraud scheme
Investigators determined that by November 2024, he stole $3.8 million across 70 pay periods.
Two empty East Akron buildings to be refurbished as Head Start, Early Head Start...
For families with preschool children, infants and toddlers in East Akron, two boarded-up buildings will soon be refurbished to provide Head Start and Early Head Start programming. Community Action Akron Summit, which owns properties at 839 S. Arlington St. and 1037 Wyley Ave., will use $4 million in federal funds...
Akron installing speed tables amid accidents in the city
One of the most dangerous stretches of roadway in Akron is on South Maple Street and a sharp turn in the road near Crosby Street.
Akron’s new patrol escorts Buchtel CLC students safely to and from school
On Monday, Marcel McDaniel started a pilot community initiative called Safe Passages. It’s a nationally recognized program brought to Akron.
Ex-Italiano’s Restaurant in Mantua sells for $500,000
The top selling property the week of Feb. 20, 2026, in Portage County was at 10714 Main St. in Mantua Village, , according to the latest property transfers from the Portage County Auditor's Office. The property, a former restaurant with apartments above, was sold for $500,000. The lower level of the building at Main and Franklin streets, formerly was Italiano's Restaurant. There are four large...
Ex-Nickles Bread store in Massillon sells for $3.9 million
The former Nickles Bread store on Erie Street S in Massillon has been sold for $3.925 million, according to the latest property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The store, at 4033 Erie St. S, is on property adjacent to the Menards store just off US Route 30. Another property in western Stark County also was sold for more than $1 million. A...
