Briggs: Meet the 87-year-old Toledoan who made a hole-in-one — and shot his age...
There are everyman legends. And then there is Lee McFarland. In one sense, his Tuesday at Chippewa Golf Club was just another day. The 87-year-old Toledoan played 18 holes, smoked as many cigarettes, and shot his age. In another, well … “I still can’t believe it,” he said with a smile. That afternoon, Lee also made a h
Tallmadge barn with second-floor apartment destroyed by fire
TALLMADGE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Tallmadge Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a barn fire that resulted in a total loss of the structure, the department said. The department said it and mutual aid companies were dispatched to a possible house fire at 825 Eastwood Avenue. When crews arrived at...
Realty Income Drops $18.9M On Fairlawn Lowe’s Along Akron Retail Corridor
Realty Income has shelled out $18.9 million for the Fairlawn/Akron Lowe’s at 186 N. Cleveland‑Massillon Road, adding a 129,308‑square‑foot, fully leased big‑box to its national net‑lease portfolio. The single‑story home improvement store will stay put under the existing lease, keeping a familiar anchor on one of the ar
Armed man on the run from Parma police arrested in Middleburg Heights
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio – A 43-year-old Brook Park man, on the run from Parma police and carrying a loaded firearm, was arrested at about 1:30 p.m. June 14 on Pearl Road in Middleburg Heights. Middleburg Heights police heard a “be-on-the-lookout” notification about the man on their radios. The man...
Second gas line struck in Summit County
New Franklin officials on Friday morning, June 26, announced they closed a portion of Manchester Road after construction crews struck an unmarked gas line.
Woman says Uber driver attacked her outside Canton bar
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A Northeast Ohio woman is recovering after she said her Uber driver attacked her outside a lounge. It happened outside Wave Lounge in Canton early the morning of June 12. A 911 caller described what they saw. “The Uber driver fought one of the girls that...
New Summit Art Space event series offers hands-on activities, demonstrations
AKRON, Ohio – Summit Artspace, a nonprofit community arts center, has rolled out a new and free monthly program designed to enhance community engagement with exhibiting and resident artists. The series, Art After Hours, aims to deepen engagement through the arts via curated activities and experiences. The free events..
Here’s where to see 2026 Akron-area fireworks shows
What better excuse to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday weekend than America’s 250th birthday?. Akron’s fireworks display downtown on Saturday will coincide with the three-day All-American Burger & BBQ Fest, which starts on Thursday, July 2. Putting on your own celebrations? We have a list of fireworks...
Ravenna sites get $1 million from state for cleanup
Three contaminated properties in Ravenna will receive nearly $1 million in state funding for projects that could lead to their eventual redevelopment. Portage was one of 75 Ohio counties to receive state grants to clean up contaminated properties, according to a news release from Gov. Mike DeWine's office. The 11th rou
2.92-acre Marlboro Twp. property sells for $478,000
A three-bedroom home on 2.92 acres in Marlboro Township has been sold for $478,000, according to the most recent property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home, at 6459 Smith Kramer St NE, is 2,174 square feet and was built in 1971. The home has 2.5 bathrooms and a two-car garage. It also has two d
