Akron OH

Eufrancia Lash has long heard that Akron families take their young children to parks in neighboring communities. That’s why he wants Hardesty Park’s playground, part of an open, grass-covered 17-acre space in the Wallhaven neighborhood, to serve as a closer option. And not just for adults and children who live near the

FAIRLAWN — At its Aug. 17 regular meeting, Fairlawn City Council approved an addition to the city code that will require any application for a utility work permit in a city right-of-way to include a safety plan. The application for a permit must now include “a safety plan that...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Canton police are searching for a woman wanted in a double shooting. According to police, Nakayla Smith, 24, shot the victims around 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday. The shooting happened in the 900 block of 6th St. SW. When officers first arrived at the scene, they...

A cashier in Canton scans a cereal box from the “wrong” side without slowing down. That’s Aldi’s design, built to move fast. Behind that quick scan sits some benefits that add up for anyone keeping a close eye on a fixed budget. These are the perks...

TWINSBURG, Ohio (WOIO) - The Twinsburg Police shared on Wednesday afternoon that technology, including Flock cameras, helped in the arrest in connection with a stolen car. According to a release from Twinsburg Police, at about 10:52 a.m. on Wednesday, the department was notified by Flock of a stolen vehicle out of Clev

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) — Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a 22-year-old man injured and led to the detention of four individuals at Mercy Hospital on Thursday. Officers responded to a home at 1937 Maple Avenue NE around 1:30 a.m. on August 20, 2026, following 911...

Thanks to generous donations from the community and efforts by the Barberton Community Foundation, every student who wants to play sports or take part in the marching band or color guard will be able.

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Stark County Sheriff’s Office shared details Wednesday about the license plate recognition program it uses. The office said that it “uses several Genetec technologies, including AutoVu license plate readers, Cloudrunner units, and intersection live-view cameras located throughout the cou

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County man was wanted by the Adult Parole Authority Wednesday for violating conditions of his supervision, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The authority identified the man as Steven Sickler. Sickler was previously convicted on charges of breaking

AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski is asking residents to be on the lookout following a reported jury duty scam. On Tuesday, a county resident received several phone calls from a restricted number. The caller claimed to be from the Summit County Clerk of Courts and alleged that the victim had mi