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AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9, Midnite. According to police, Midnite passed away at 15 and half years old. Midnite joined the department in January 2011 and was a partner of Street Narcotics Uniform Detail (SNUD) with Detective Alan Jones (retired).

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is the featured guest on this week’s episode of 19 Newsmakers, the weekly interview series hosted by 19 News anchor Brian Duffy. In the conversation, Malik addresses street safety in Akron and his recent push for police use of force...

AKRON, Ohio — Swensons Drive-In, the Northeast Ohio-born fast-food chain known for its curbside service and iconic Galley Boy burger, has been named one of the best regional fast food restaurants in the country. The drive-in landed at No. 6 on USA TODAY’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards list for...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from the public in locating a missing teen. According to the sheriff’s office, Donnie Lee Marshall, 16, was last seen at 12:30 p.m. July 23 in the 1300 block of 37th Street NE in Plain Township.

A fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash occurred in Norton just after midnight July 26 at the 4000 block of Summit Road. A 24-year-old Barberton man, lost control of his motorcycle, the preliminary investigation shows. The man, identified as Tyler Adams by the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, was transported

The Edinburg United Church will have two upcoming events for the community. First up is their Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Community members can reserve a spot for just $15. If you need a table as well, it is an additional $5. Stop at the church to register. They will also have Bill Starcher Art

AKRON, Ohio — In 2024, 120 people died of accidental drownings in Ohio, according to Centers for Disease Contro; and Prevention data. Nationwide, about 4,000 people accidentally drown every year. That averages around 11 deaths a day. Children face the highest risk of drowning, and that number increases to...

For Amanda Shannon, driving again meant much more than simply getting from one place to another. It meant freedom. It meant independence. And most importantly, it meant being able to take her children wherever they needed to go. “I love driving now because I am free,” Amanda said. Amanda...

The Ravenna Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic will once again recognize the services of veterans throughout Portage County. The Ravenna VA will host its third annual Vet Fest celebration on Aug. 22 at 6751 North Chestnut Street beginning at 11 a.m. “I would say that it is a significant event for...

The low-lying northwest corner of Hardesty Park in Akron’s Wallhaven neighborhood was little more than a soggy patch of mown grass last year, often too wet for visitors to enjoy. Today, it’s a thriving native meadow that attracts dragonflies, goldfinches, pollinators and other wildlife. Rebecca Derr, 53, was...