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An Akron man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to smuggle drugs and electronics into Trumbull Correctional Institution.

Portage County residents in need of assistance with food access are getting a couple of new options to make it easier to connect with resources over the next month. New pop-up pantries in Garrettsville and Randolph Township are intended to help get food to people in areas with less access. The Akron-Canton Regional...

Akron’s planning department is getting feedback from residents as officials work on a new capital budget. They’re also educating the community about tough choices that have to be made, said Akron Director of Planning Kyle Julien. “There’s a good chunk of the capital budget every year that is...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Seven area hospitals — including four Cleveland Clinic and three University Hospitals medical centers – earned A grades in the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog organization, assigns letter grades twice a year to hospitals, based...

OhioMeansJobs Lorain County, OhioMeansJobs Cuyahoga County and Greater Cleveland Works are hosting a hiring event. The job fair will take place from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 20 at Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd. in North Olmsted. The Northeast Ohio Job Fair is one of the largest regional...

Good work-from-home jobs are tough to find, but an Akron mother found out just how tough it can be.

Ohio has earned a serious reputation for serving some of the best fried chicken you’ll ever taste. From traditional Barberton-style recipes passed down through generations to modern Korean-inspired creations, the Buckeye State offers incredible variety. Whether you’re craving crispy, lard-fried perfection or tender,...

An Akron man has been handed a 15-month federal prison sentence for his involvement in a romance fraud scheme, with an additional year of supervised release. In a news release by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, William Chadwick, 63, has been required to pay back a substantial sum in...

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...

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...