Akron-Canton Foodbank hosting pop-up pantries for families in need
AKRON, Ohio — As SNAP uncertainties remain, the Akron-Canton Foodbank is inviting people to its slew of pop-up pantries between the months of November and December to get the food they need. There are two pop-up pantry formats:. Walk-thru: Neighbors choose their own grocery items. Dress for the weather...
The Christmas Loop drive-through to light up the Valley
Spanning the Need and 330ToGO are partnering up to launch The Christmas Loop, bringing holiday spirit to neighborhoods across Northeast Ohio and the Mahoning Valley.
Girls Bible Study Creates Faith & Friendship
Led by senior Rachel Greer, a group of Hoban female students gather every two weeks, not just to study scripture, but to build friendships, share life experiences and grow in their faith. Hoban Girls Bible Study, joined by students such as junior Abby Baggott, has become a safe space for...
Ex-Ohio reps rally to abolish the death penalty, including Portage County’s
In 1981, former Ohio State Reps. John Begala and Pete Crossland were among the minority who voted against the death penalty. Now, engineers of the law are calling for its abolition. Crossland and Begala represented Summit and Portage counties, respectively, when Ohio reenacted the death penalty 44 years ago. In...
Akron Residents Invited to 32nd Annual Children’s Tree of Lights Celebration at Perkins Square...
Akron Children’s Hospital will mark the 32nd anniversary of the Children’s Tree of Lights on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. The event will take place at Perkins Square Park and the Rehabilitative Services Lobby at 214 W. Bowery St.
Akron man accused of dealing meth in small Tennessee town
AKRON, Ohio — An Akron man is accused of supplying methamphetamine to a small town in northeastern Tennessee. Demetrius Parker II, 30, made repeated trips from Akron to sell meth out of a home in Blountville, Tennessee, an unincorporated area of about 3,000 people, according to court records. Parker...
‘Completely full’ Northeast Ohio dog shelter urgently needs adopters and fosters
WARREN, Ohio (WOIO) - “Right now, our shelter is completely full,’ the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project shared on Nov. 10. ”Every kennel, every crate - filled with wonderful dogs just waiting for their second chance." That’s why they are urgently looking for adopters and fosters.
Two dogs die in Streetsboro fire caused by dryer
STREETSBORO, Ohio (WOIO) - The Streetsboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday morning that caused significant damage and the loss of two dogs. The fire department was alerted to a large amount of smoke coming from a home near the Streetsboro High School on State Route 14 at 11:54 a.m.
Akron, OH Weather Alert Tonight: Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Effect Snow Until 10...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Akron, OH – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Summit, Portage, and Trumbull Counties until 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland. Forecasters report that lake...
Dog attacks, injures 2 children in Summit County
BARBERTON, Ohio — A boy and girl playing outside and an adult were injured when they were attacked by a dog, according to a police report. The attack occurred on Nov. 6 near the intersection of Tennessee Place and Iowa Place, the report shows. The owner of the dog, a 36-year-old woman, tells police her son was going...
