Akron providing free summer meals for eligible youth
AKRON, Ohio – The city of Akron will provide free meals to eligible youth (ages 18 and younger) and summer day camp participants beginning next month. The program offers free breakfast and lunch at 15 locations. To be eligible for the free meals, a child’s family must meet income guidelines for reduced-price meals in t
Series of stolen vehicles, attempted thefts reported in Portage County targeting Kia and Hyundai...
KENT, Ohio — The Portage County Sheriff is investigating a series of stolen vehicles and attempted vehicle thefts that targeted Kia and Hyundai models, with the incidents happening between April 17 to May 14. During this time, a total of seven vehicles were stolen with three attempts in the...
Bath Airbnb Victim Files Suit
AKRON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – One of the people injured in that mass shooting last November at a million-dollar Airbnb home in Summit County is suing the homeowner and Airbnb. Apparently, houses cannot be leased on a short-term basis in the Bath Township neighborhood. Brooklyn Diener was...
Sagamore Hills Police Blotter: Weapons Offense Investigation and Domestic Property Damage
SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio – The Sagamore Hills Police Department recently responded to two separate incidents involving a reported weapons offense and a domestic dispute resulting in property damage. On May 9, 2026, officers were dispatched to Troubadour Drive following a report of a weapons-related disturbance. The followi
Luna Bakery & Café expanding into burgeoning Valor Acres
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Luna Bakery & Café is set to open at Valor Acres, the mixed-use development in Brecksville. The scratch bakery will offer everything from morning coffee to casual lunches and afternoon meetups, according to developer DiGeronimo Companies. Target opening date in the residential and business district
Canton industrial property sells for over $3 million | Real estate transfers
The Carter Jones Lumber Co. purchased an industrial warehouse in Canton for $3.03 million, according to the latest real estate transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The building material chain bought the property at 2000 10th St. NE and two nearby commercial lots from K Hovnanian Ohio Realty LLC, a home con
Windham Township Board of Trustees place moratorium on AI Data Centers
The Windham Township Board of Trustees fielded several questions about where things stood on the potential of Artificial Intelligence Data Centers being built in Portage County and the Board made their stance clear by placing a moratorium on them last Thursday evening at Windham Township Hall. “We have no language...
End of an Era: customers say final goodbye to Akron’s Spaghetti Warehouse
Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron is closing on Sunday, May 17, so customers are stopping by to say their final goodbyes.
Akron Dominates Day One at MAC Track and Field Championships
The University of Akron's track and field teams dominated the first day of the Mid-American Conference Championships, amassing an impressive lead in both men's and women's events. The men's team has accumulated 59 points, significantly outpacing second-place Massachusetts by 34 points. Meanwhile, the women's squad lead
Akron’s 2026 budget is balanced, sewer system upgrade continues to affect debt
The following item is a written record of the Ward 4 meeting from April 28, compiled by Akron Documenter Christina Zink. 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 for clarity and accuracy — unless qu
