Cuyahoga prosecutor slams Juvenile Court for probation in teen’s 18th felony case
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court judge on Thursday, over prosecutors’ objections, upheld a teenager’s sentence of probation for the youth’s 18th felony case. Prosecutor Michael O’Malley attacked the decision, as his office wanted the teen placed in a facility run by the Ohio...
The legends who made Blossom Music Center what it is: A history
If you’re a music fan in Northeast Ohio, you most likely have an awesome Blossom Music Center story.
School employees recognized for perfect attendance
BARBERTON — Barberton City Schools Assistant Superintendent Michael Andric recognized 43 district staff members for perfect attendance in the 2024-25 school year at the Sept. 22 board of education meeting. “We know attendance is essential for student success [and these employees] are an inspiration to all,” Andric...
Ohio farmers dealing with the impact after China turns its back on U.S. soybeans...
MANTUA, Ohio — Talk to Northeast Ohio farmers, like Portage County's Chuck Sayre, and you'll learn that there are two W's over which they have no control: weather and Washington. "We got a little dry in August, but weather wise we're still pretty good," Sayre said of the farming.
‘Gilmore Girls’-themed coffee festival returns to Akron with 3 actors
AKRON, Ohio – Downtown Akron Partnership’s popular Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival will return to downtown Akron on Saturday, Nov. 1 from noon to 7:30 p.m. Attendees of the “Gilmore Girls”-themed event will see Lock 3 transform into the show’s fictional town of Stars Hollow. The event features free admission and...
Halloween decorations in Northeast Ohio for 2025: Where to see spooky displays near you
CLEVELAND — Giant skeletons, spooky spiders, haunted graveyards and creepy creatures! Halloween decorations are taking over neighborhoods throughout Northeast Ohio!. If you're on the hunt to find some of the best Halloween displays near you, we've got you covered!. Below is a guide to some of the coolest and...
Akron nurse helps to save marathon runner’s life
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) An Akron nurse leaped into action to help save a marathon runner’s life. Dan Molnar hopped over barricades to save a man’s life. A video obtained by 19 News shows just seconds of the 4 minutes Molnar performed chest compressions on a runner at the Akron Marathon last weekend at Lock 3 Park.
Canton man appears in court after alleged abduction of woman in Jackson Township
STARK COUNTY, Ohio — A Canton man previously indicted for allegedly abducting a woman at knifepoint has entered a not guilty plea. Jamie Triplett, 38, was indicted earlier this month by a Stark County grand jury on 10 counts, including aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence, abduction, disrupting public...
Ellet, Akron’s largest neighborhood, started on its own in early 1800s
INSIDE AKRON: Akron Documenters are fanning out across the city’s 24 neighborhoods to elevate places, faces, voices and vibes — as shared by the people who live there. Expect a new profile every day through October. Ellet is Akron’s largest neighborhood — in both size and population —...
Grand juries cleared Akron officers in 3 shooting deaths of Black men in 2...
AKRON, Ohio — The scene Thursday outside the Summit County Courthouse has become a familiar one in Akron: Protesters gather, seeking repercussions for officers who shot Black men in the line of duty. For the third time in two years, critics have accused the legal system of failing to...

















