Speaker outlines effort to halt data centers in Portage County
KENT − About 100 people sat in July 6 for a Kent League of Women Voters forum about a grassroots effort to push back against AI data centers and a proposed development in Shalersville. Jessica Winchell of Portage Residents for Responsible Development addressed the crowd, which filled Hobbs Hall at 217 N. Mantua St., be
Parasite linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ identified in Summit County
Summit County Public Health recently reported seven total cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite experts said is commonly found on unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Charities vow to carry on after final PGA event at Firestone Country Club
AKRON, Ohio — A long-running Akron golf tradition is coming to a close this weekend as Firestone Country Club hosts its final Kaulig Companies Championship, but local charities say the tournament’s legacy of giving will continue. For over 70 years, Firestone Country Club has been a fixture on...
Three New Franklin roads taken off city’s 2026 paving list
NEW FRANKLIN — Three New Franklin roads scheduled for paving this year were recently moved to next year’s paving list due to another project in the area. Mayor Steve Rector announced at the July 1 New Franklin City Council meeting that Hyman Avenue, Durbin Avenue and Coleman Drive were removed from the 2026 paving list
New gazebo at Lakemore’s Dodds Park to host weddings July 17
LAKEMORE — After two years of fundraising, a new 18-by-18-foot community gazebo at Dodds Park, 2425 Lakeside Drive, is completed and open. And the first formal event at the new gazebo will be particularly festive one July 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. when the village and Akron Municipal Court partner to offer wedding ceremonies
Former Restored Church of God members claim it’s a cult in Wadsworth
Religious group accused of operating a cult in Wadsworth in Medina County. High-control groups, or cults, are defined in part by members being prevented from making their own choices without even realizing it. While the exact number isn't known, experts estimate there are thousands of cults operating in the United...
Sagamore Hills Police Blotter: Downed Wires, Pizza Dispute and a Missing Person Case
Officers responded to calls ranging from utility trouble to a report of a missing resident over a six day stretch. Sagamore Hills police handled a mix of calls between June 30 and July 5, according to incident reports obtained by NEOhio.News. Cases included a downed line investigation, a fraud complaint, a trespassing
Funeral services announced for slain Rittman mother, daughter
RITTMAN, Ohio (WOIO) - Funeral services are taking place Saturday for the Rittman mother and daughter slain in a mass shooting. EN ESPAñOL: Revelan los detalles de los funerales de la madre y la hija asesinadas en Rittman. Loved ones will gather to remember Christine (Christie) McWilliams, 44, and...
Akron Fire not pressing charges after historic statue damaged
AKRON, Ohio — An historic statue has been in the same spot, in front of an Akron fire station for nearly 150 years. After being damaged, this piece of history has been taken down, and the fire crew at Station 2 is not happy to see it go. Akron...
Ravenna Road Horror: Hudson Motorcyclist Killed After Slamming Into Downed Tree
A nighttime ride on Ravenna Road in Hudson ended in tragedy today when a 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed after hitting a downed tree, authorities said. According to officials, the crash happened around 9 p.m. when the motorcycle left the roadway, went into the grass, and struck a fallen tree. The rider was ejected
