Events will mark Main Street Kent’s 20th anniversary
The organization that works to revitalize and grow downtown Kent is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Main Street Kent's staff, board of directors and many volunteers work year-round to promote the area's businesses, restaurants and artistic flair through beautification, events and engagement. Two days of ce
Zach Johnson shoots 63 at rain-softened Firestone to take 4-shot lead in senior major
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Zach Johnson shot a 7-under 63 on Saturday at rain-softened Firestone Club to take a four-stroke lead in the Kaulig Companies Championship, the fourth of the five major tournaments on the PGA Tour Champions. “It was for the taking today,” Johnson said. “It was wet....
Sandwiched Between Dayton And Akron Is Ohio’s Fast-Growing City That Could Easily Pass For...
You don't have to travel to the East Coast to experience New England vibes. There are some places in the Midwest that have the historic buildings, scenic landscapes, and cozy delights that many associate with towns in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the rest. One such location is Sunbury, Ohio, a small, fast-growing ci
TRACKING: Heat dome returning to Northeast Ohio
(WJW) — Sunday will be a pleasant summer day! It is not going to be too hot and there will be a slight drop in the humidity. Highs on Sunday will be in the lower to mid 80s. Plus, there will be no shortage of sunshine. The heat dome...
From Akron to Taylor Swift’s wedding: Local creation gifted to the newlyweds
Don Drumm Studios in Akron says a customer recently stopped by the shop to purchase its pewter ornament called “The Wedding Couple.”
Lower humidity this weekend before another heat dome arrives
CLEVELAND — Happy weekend! It is an improving forecast as a good weather day today turns into a great one tomorrow. Even though it's not completely dry today, it will be nothing like the flooding downpours Friday afternoon and evening. Storms packed torrential rainfall, which resulted in localized flooding across Summi
Artist Ron Moore Jr. honors fallen Rittman Police with hand-drawn portrait
Sgt. Scott Reis, a 10-year veteran of the Rittman Police Department, was killed in the line of duty last weekend. Now, artist Ron Moore Jr. is making sure his face and sacrifice are never forgotten.
City of Akron, local organization announce first-ever Litter Letter Project
AKRON, Ohio — A new public art initiative in Akron is encouraging residents to take pride in their neighborhoods. Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful announced the first-ever Litter Letter Project on Thursday. Large-scale letters constructed from chicken wire will be filled with litter collected from the city's streets. "Th
Celebrating Excellence: Akron Public Schools Rachel Johnson Named Ohio State Board District Teacher of...
We have some incredible news to share with our Akron Public Schools community! Following a rigorous statewide nomination, application, and selection process, our very own Rachel Johnson has been named one of the 11 State Board District Teachers of the Year for the 2027 Cohort. Each year, the Ohio Teacher...
New sculpture makes Akron ‘THINK’ about litter
An organization dedicated to making Akron look a little nicer is turning litter into art, quite literally. Keep Akron Beautiful unveiled a sculpture Thursday in Kenmore’s Prentiss Park that’s made out of rebar and chicken wire – and trash found on the streets of Akron. The letters...
