Five people arrested following police pursuit in Ohio
OHIO — Police are searching for one final suspect after a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash early Thursday morning east of downtown. According to authorities, the incident began just before 3 a.m. when a Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Deputy was pursuing the driver of a stolen Kia. The chase...
When do Eastern Stark-area students start the 2025-26 school year?
It's almost time to return to the classroom. While students in one of Canton City School District's schools already have started the new school year, students in eastern Stark County won't begin school until at least the middle of August. Here's a list of when the first day of school is for area schools: Alliance...
Northeast Ohio man sentenced for illegal firearms and drug trafficking violations
An Ohio man has been sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to several drug trafficking charges and for illegal possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, according to the Department of Justice. Officials said Alonzo M. Strickland, 52, of Akron, was sentenced to 120 months in prison (10...
Dispute over Akron gas pump leads to shooting; police searching for suspect
Akron police are asking for the public's help after a shooting took place at a gas station last month.
‘Heartbroken, disgusted and sad’: Family speaks out after Sebastian’s Playground in Solon vandalized again
What was meant to be a joyful space for families has recently become the target of repeated vandalism in Solon.
Pet of the Week, 8/6/25
Yep, another pint-sized pup found on the streets of Akron. Like all dogs, Piper would not have fared well had she encountered a moving car. Being on the small side, she has less of a chance of avoiding an ill fate than a larger pup. Be it a car or a predictor.
Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve bring 2000s hip hop hits to Blossom Music Center (photos)
CUYAHOGA FALL, Ohio - The tour’s title is a query, “Where The Party At?”. The answer on a balmy Tuesday evening was Blossom Music Center, as a quartet of turn-of-the-century hip-hop stars Nelly, Eve, Ja Rule and Chingy gave an age-eclectic, ready-to-party crowd most of the hits they wanted, turning the venerated...
Team effort saves pregnant woman, baby after sudden cardiac arrest
The doctors credit the CPR given to her by the good Samaritans and first responders for saving her life.
Akron celebrates significant drop in violent crime in 1st half of the year
The City of Akron celebrated an ongoing drop in violent crime in the first half of this year, according to the Akron Police Department.
4 Ohio massage parlors raided by human trafficking task forces
Multiple human trafficking task forces raided four massage parlors Wednesday morning, suspected of sex and labor trafficking.
