City of Stow announces retirement of police chief
STOW, Ohio (WOIO) - After more than three decades of dedicated service, City of Stow’s Police Chief announced his retirement Sunday. Chief Film served the community with integrity since joining the department in 1991 and has led as the chief since 2014, according to the City of Stow. When...
Apple nachos on the menu at Garfield CLC’s Culinary Arts career pathway
Taste This: Apple nachos at Garfield Community Learning Center (1326 Brown Street, Akron) Creator: A trio of 16-year-old student chefs — Anaiyah Williams (junior), Jaden Haley (junior) and Ja’Nyah Davis (sophomore). What makes this item special: The apple nachos are a play on an American classic, substituting ground...
Cleveland, Akron providers among 9 indicted for alleged Medicaid fraud totaling more than $530K
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nine Medicaid providers across Ohio, including two in Cleveland and one in Akron, are accused of defrauding the government health-care program out of more than $530,000, according to indictments filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Yost announced the charges Tuesday, saying the cases stem from...
The future of Akron’s former Firestone Plant has been decided
Akron’s historic Firestone Plant 1 Building is in its final days unless a last-minute "Hail Mary" attempt works to save it.
Irate homeowner tired of ding dong ditching: Strongsville Police Blotter
Juvenile mischief, Saddlebrook Lane: On Oct. 25, a Saddlebrook Lane resident called police about a suspicious situation at their home. The caller said a handful of juveniles were ding dong ditching at the house. This was an ongoing issue. An arriving officer located a juvenile suspect, who admitted to the...
Police investigating shootout in Ohio
OHIO — Canton police are investigating a large shootout outside the Nazir Grotto banquet hall on the city’s southwest side after officers recovered at least 75 shell casings Monday night. The gunfire erupted shortly after 7:30 p.m. outside the facility at 1717 6th Street SW. Police responded after two security guards...
Chaotic scene in Canton: 75 shots fired at rental hall; bullets hit house &...
Canton Police received a phone call after multiple people reported hearing gunshots at the Grotto Hall Rental on Sixth Street.
U.S. Marshals arrest Akron man in New Philadelphia on stolen weapon charge
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (Nov. 17, 2025) – The U.S. Marshals Service was in New Philadelphia Friday to arrest an Akron man. Spokeswoman Anne Murphy says the suspect was 18-year-old Derquan Edwards. He was wanted by Akron police on a warrant for theft of a firearm. Edwards was arrested without...
‘Pigs at the trough:’ How greedy local governments sparked Ohio’s property tax revolt
One reason property tax reform has gained such momentum in Ohio is the greed and selfishness of elected officials at every level of local government – leaders who have shown no recognition of the economic hardships of residents. That’s the take of hosts of the Today in Ohio podcast...
Man shot by Akron police outside Ellet bar in intensive care
The man shot by an Akron police officer last week outside of an Ellet bar survived the shooting and has undergone multiple surgeries at a local hospital, according to co-workers who have visited him in the intensive care unit as recently as Sunday. The identities of Corey Phillips and the...
