Summit Metro Parks acquires historic Quarry site in Peninsula
A Summit County landmark is now part of the Metro Parks. The county park system has acquired the former Quarry swimming hole and a portion of the Heritage tree farm in Peninsula. And now officials are studying what to do with the 85 acres just south of state Route 303. One thing is certain: For now, the Quarry and the
Akron Public Schools’ financial outlook better than expected, still challenging
Akron Public Schools’ budget is better off than predicted. A preliminary update to the school district’s financial forecast shows it could face an $8.5 million budget shortfall for the 2028-29 school year — compared to the $37.1 million previously predicted when APS submitted its forecast to the state in February.
Excavation begins for 198-home Addison Lake development
Excavation work has begun on the Addison Lake LLC housing development at 1594 Lake Center St. NW in Uniontown. Addison Lake purchased nearly 96 acres of farmland in Lake Township, according to the latest real estate transfers covering June 27 through July 3 filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office. The property was
Kent State eliminates application free for Ohio students, announces campus visit scholarship
KENT, Ohio — Kent State University announced two new initiatives on Monday that are aimed to make college more affordable and accessible. The first initiative is getting rid of the $50 application fee for prospective undergraduate students in Ohio. The effort begins Aug. 1, and it will apply to...
Canton suspect is U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive of the Week
The U.S. Marshal's Fugitive of the Week is a suspect from Canton.
Mayor, PD Chief on Recent Gun Violence in City
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Racking up two homicides in one week, following a couple of indiscriminate gunfire incidents with residents shot while walking out on the porch or sleeping in bed. It’s not a good look for the city of Canton. But Mayor Bill Sherer...
Horton’s Alleged 15-Year-Old Killer Could be Tried as Adult
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Canton teenager charged in the shooting death of another Canton teen may end up being charged as an adult. 15-year-old Sahveon Monroe has entered a “not true” plea to a juvenile murder charge in the July 14th killing of 19-year-old Jordan Horton at the Skyline Terrace Apartment
Community fundraiser to support families of victims of Rittman shooting
A chicken barbecue fundraiser on Sunday will support the families of fallen police officer Sgt. Scott Ries and Christine and McKinley McWilliams.
Akron youth can now get funding to turn climate ideas into action
Young people in Akron will soon have the opportunity to receive funding to bring climate-focused projects to life through a new city initiative.
Idina Menzel at Blossom, Evanescence, Dazz Band, Over the Rhine
Transportation in America Car Show : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26 in the parking lot behind the Medina County Administration building, 144 N. Broadway, Medina. $10 admission per car, trophies, raffles and fun. Limit of 150 cars, first come, first served. Entrance off North Broadway only. Show your classic or favorite car.
