Akron OH

GREEN — A busy corridor in the City of Green will receive a whole new look, which city officials hope will improve safety and ease congestion. The $16.4 million project, which is 80% federally funded, focuses on South Arlington Road from Boettler Road to September Drive, and Boettler Road from South Arlington Road to Kenway Boulevard. The stretch of South Arlington Road currently consists of...

FAIRLAWN — Fairlawn Lutheran Church and School marked a major milestone May 3 with the groundbreaking of a new K-5 school. This nearly $10 million project is being made possible by the generosity of the congregation, according to church officials, and reflects a strong commitment to Christian education and to serving families in the community.

GREEN — A former horse farm complex visible from Interstate 77 in Green may soon become a residential community called Greensburg Meadow if the project is approved. The approximately 31-acre site is located on Greensburg Road along the northern section of Winning Way, directly east of I-77. The applicant, Sommers Development Group, is seeking approval of a concept plan and rezoning request to...

COPLEY — With the summer months approaching, Copley Township officials are addressing an increase in homeless encampments in the township, particularly on the Walmart Supercenter property at 200 Rothrock Road. Township trustees April 27 approved a $4,500 purchase order to Bio-One Inc. for the cleanup of potentially hazardous materials...

Breeze Airways launched a new nonstop service from Akron-Canton Airport on Thursday.

WEST AKRON — The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) is branching out with the opening of its first-ever full-service restaurant, Buckets, located inside House Three Thirty at 532 W. Market St. “We always knew we wanted to open a restaurant inside House Three Thirty to bring more people in...

Tucked into a modest green and white stand in Canton, Kennedy Barbecue proves that flavor beats flash every time. Follow the smoke to 1420 7th St NW and you will find a century of tradition serving simple, soul-soothing plates at lunch prices that make you smile. Locals swear by the...

MACEDONIA, Ohio -- A water main break that sent water flowing for roughly 10 hours caused road and sidewalk damage along Route 82, drawing criticism from city officials over the initial repair work. The break involved a 12-inch main on East Aurora Road and was reported April 19, according to...

BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLIO) - The Bath Township Fire Chief has announced his retirement. Chief Joseph Kitchen formally notified the Bath Township trustees about his retirement during an executive board meeting on May 5th. Chief Kitchen joined the fire department in 1990, making his career with bath 36 years. Chief Kitchen improved many aspects of the department, including the training and education to provide the...

STREETSBORO, Ohio (WOIO) - Streetsboro police said Wednesday on social media that new concrete laid on State Routes 14 and 43 will be removed and replaced. Police said the freshly laid concrete had cracks, and they plan to fix the issue by removing and relaying the affected areas. Police said...