Some 30 years in, this country singer’s ‘Used Heart’ still for sale
Gary Allan says that when came from his native southern California to Nashville, “I set out dreaming of a career like Willie Nelson’s.”. Allan (nee Herzberg) has certainly made his mark in country music. He came out strong 30 years ago; his first album, “Used Heart For Sale,” was a Top 20, gold-certified success and...
West Akron’s Copley Road business district may see spring spruce-up efforts
The following item is a written record of the Akron City Council Ward 4 meeting from Feb. 25, 2026, compiled by Akron Documenter Rebecca Ritterspach. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication...
Video shows how Ohio teen gets severely injured in youth prison fight
Horseplay between two teenage boys in an Ohio youth prison quickly escalated to shoving and punches and a catastrophic injury . Video released by the Ohio Department of Youth Services shows one employee managing half a dozen youths at Indian River Juvenile Correction Center in Massillon on Jan. 12. Youth Specialist...
Gas prices surge in Northeast Ohio: Up 64 cents in Akron, 55 cents in...
AKRON, Ohio — Drivers in Northeast Ohio are seeing a notable jump in gas prices when compared to last week amid the war in Iran. Gas prices in Akron have jumped 64.2 cents per gallon within the last week, bringing the city’s new average up to $3.44, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.
Student facing felony charges after allegedly bringing loaded gun to school in Cuyahoga Falls
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — We’re learning new details after a Cuyahoga Falls middle school student allegedly brought a gun to the 6-12 campus, which prompted a temporary lockdown last week. Citing the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, the district shared an update Sunday on Facebook to say the student...
Beachwood Saks Fifth Avenue to close as Saks Global restructures
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- The Saks Fifth Avenue store at Beachwood Place is among 15 luxury department stores slated to close as parent company Saks Global restructures its national footprint, according to a news release. Saks Global Enterprises announced the closure of 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman...
Grocery chain to close 4 Northeast Ohio locations that recently opened
The company confirmed that locations in Parma, Canton, Lorain and Ontario will permanently close by March 21.
Akron Zoo goes wild with $21 million expansion
The Akron Zoo will expand its Pride of Africa exhibit by 16 acres in order to make room for new animals including giraffes, ostriches and wildebeests. Though the final plans for the expansion have yet to be finalized, it’s set to be the Akron Zoo’s largest expansion in quite some time.
Wadsworth man accused of robbing Mini Mart at knifepoint, forcing employee into cooler
Police say David Jimison Jr. faces charges including aggravated robbery and kidnapping after he robbed a mini mart and forced an employee into a cooler.
Beach City woman killed in Tuscarawas Township crash
TUSCARAWAS TWP. ‒ A 51-year-old Beach City woman died after being hit by an SUV while she was walking on state Route 93 the night of March 6. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it is investigating the crash that killed Joyanne M. Wigington, who was struck at 9:46 p.m. while walking in the middle of the southbound...
