Akron Public Schools aren’t closed Monday, but these local districts are
This article was last updated on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, for school closings and delays that day. It has been updated with changes. Are Akron schools closed today? Akron Public Schools are not closed, but the following schools are closed on Monday, Dec. 15: Summit County Mogadore Local School District Summit...
One person rescued in Akron mobile home blaze
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Fire Department responded to a report of heavy smoke in a residential area Monday morning. The fire was reported at 204 N. Forge St. with heavy smoke coming from the residence. When fire fighters arrived, they found a mobile home in a fully involved...
Daughter sues after mother stabbed to death at Akron group home
AKRON, Ohio — The family of an employee who was stabbed to death is suing the owners of the Akron group home where she was killed. Cassianna Bell sued Inner Peace Ever Light Home Care and the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities over the death of her mother, Diane Bell, on Nov. 15, 2024.
Two killed in local crash, vehicle split in two: Police
Two men in their 20s have died after local police said the vehicle they were traveling in went off the side of the road, hit a tree, and split in two.
37 indicted in connection to large drug trafficking organization in Ohio
OHIO — The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a grand jury has indicted 37 individuals accused of participating in a large drug trafficking organization linked to multiple overdose deaths in Cleveland. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley said the indictments stem from a lengthy...
Fisher spotted in Ohio county for first time since 1800s
An elusive critter called a fisher was spotted in an Ohio county for the first time since the 1800s.
State seeking applicants for broadband infrastructure expansion project
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development’s BroadbandOhio office today announced that they will soon accept proposals for a project that will make bringing high-speed internet access in northern Ohio easier and more cost-effective. BroadbandOhio is releasing a Request for Proposals for a U.S. Route 30...
Stark Plays It Safer In Between Snowstorm and Lake Effect
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – It was a snowy and very cold weekend. But Stark County ended up being in a sort of “safe zone” in between some of the heaviest storm system and lake effect snows. Where reports ranged from two to 4.1 inches...
Mmm! Check out NE Ohio’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’
Gervasi Destinations in Canton is celebrating its latest recognition — this time as "Restaurant of the Year for Northeast Ohio."
Mr. Jingeling unlocks the Christmas spirit in Medina
MEDINA, Ohio -- Mr. Jingeling has been delighting children for at least 65 years -- and this year was no exception. Mr. Jingeling No. 7 recently visited St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E. Liberty St. in Medina, to tell his story to a new generation of children. During his...
