North Canton Police Department launches new speed data website
The website allows residents to access speed data collected by the police department. The information is a part of the city's Drive Safe North Canton initiative.
Barberton police: 1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle crashes into utility pole
BARBERTON, Ohio — One person was killed and two others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole Thursday night in Barberton, according to a police release. Officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. to the area of South Van Buren Avenue and Harold Avenue for a report of a traffic crash, the Barberton Polic
‘It takes a village.’ Juneteenth food distribution event helps feed West Akron
As KC Sweitzer walked up to Wednesday’s food distribution event at the Freedom BLOC headquarters in West Akron, volunteers called out her name. “I come in and people are like ‘Hey KC!’ It feels more like a community and a family than it does at other places,” Sweitzer said. “It’s not giving a handout, it’s helping each
This Charming Ohio Train Ride Feels Like A Step Back To Simpler Times
Nobody talks about slowing down until they absolutely have to. But Ohio has a quiet answer to that problem, and it runs on a schedule you will actually want to keep. There is a train ride in this state that does something remarkable: it makes you forget your phone exists. The whistle sounds, the old cars begin to roll,
STVM chooses new athletic director
DOWNTOWN AKRON — St. Vincent-St. Mary (STVM) High School has named Mark Hassman as its next athletic director. Hassman is no stranger to the area as he previously served as athletic director at Walsh Jesuit High School. He brings more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, athletic administration, and schoo
‘Recycle Right’ campaign kicks off in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have officially kicked off the next round of the Recycle Right campaign. The campaign is part of a push to improve the quality of recycling in curbside carts through the provision of personalized and real-time curbside recycling education and feedback. It began o
Weekend Fishing Rodeo Changes Location
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The location for the Stark Parks annual Fishing Rodeo has been changed. The event Friday and Saturday will take place in Stadium Park in the West Branch of Nimishillen Creek. Friday’s is a senior event, with Saturday being for kids of all...
Akron Zoo hosts local river clean-up
AKRON — The Akron Zoo recently hosted a river clean-up in Akron. Volunteers picked up trash along a stretch of the Little Cuyahoga River near the Mustill Store, collecting approximately 200 pounds of trash, according to organizers. The clean-up focused on an area of river that drains into the...
Macedonia Police Reports: Retail Theft, OVI Arrest and More From May 22 to June...
Walmart Sees Multiple Shoplifting Arrests in One Week. Macedonia’s Walmart at 8160 Macedonia Commons Blvd. was the site of four separate theft incidents over the span of nine days. On May 22, two Macedonia residents were arrested after a loss prevention specialist detained them in the store’s office. Officers...
Akron Issues Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break in Portage Lakes
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Water Supply Bureau issued a boil water advisory for parts of Portage Lakes following a water main break. The break occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. Thursday on Falcon Court at Raceside Drive, causing water pressure to drop. Workers isolated the break by 7 a.m., restoring normal pressure.
