House fire sends Akron firefighter, 2 civilians to hospital
AKRON, Ohio — Three people were taken to an area hospital, including a firefighter, after a residential fire on Tuesday. Firefighters responded to 2147 Stabler Road where fire and smoke was coming from the first floor of a two-story home. The people inside were able to get out before the fire department arrived.
Akron, Cuyahoga County Projects Funded in $325 Million Ohio Bond Deal
Major road and bridge projects in Akron and Cuyahoga County are getting a financial boost after the Ohio Treasurer’s Office closed a $325 million Highway Capital Improvement bond deal. In Akron, funding will support bridge maintenance on the Y-bridge. In Cuyahoga County, projects include pavement replacement along...
Patient visitation at Akron General Hospital no longer restricted
The Cleveland Clinic announced Wednesday that patient visitation at Akron General Hospital is no longer restricted following a weekend water main break.
Two Arrested in North Canton Rose Lane Shooting
Two men wanted in connection with last week’s shooting in the 300 block of Rose Lane Street SE are now in custody. North Canton police say Jauron McLeod and Julius Edwards were located shortly before 5 p.m. in Canton by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force. Both were taken into custody...
Sebring woman accused of setting police officer’s hair on fire
SEBRING, Ohio - CONTENT WARNING: This story contains graphic details that some viewers may find disturbing or upsetting. Viewer discretion is advised. A Sebring woman is behind bars after police say she set a police officer's hair on fire during a welfare check earlier in February. According to a police...
New Stark County Human Trafficking Task Force arrests 2 in first operation
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The newly established Stark County Human Trafficking Task. Force completed its first operation, resulting in the arrest of two suspects who believed they. were communicating with minors and then traveled to meet them for illegal sexual activity. 42-year-old Stephen A. James of Castalia,...
Hearty plates, familiar flavors highlight Sylvester’s North End Grille
JACKSON TWP. − I’d passed Sylvester’s North End Grille countless times on my way to Interstate 77, always thinking I really should eat there sometime. Last week, I finally did. And I'm wondering why I waited so long. I was joined by new friend Hana Chen, 55, a freelance artist who grew up in North Canton and now...
New owner for Franklin Square Deli plans to keep quality high
After more than four decades in business, Franklin Square Deli has changed ownership for the first time. The new owner of the downtown Kent-based restaurant known for its sandwiches, soups and gyros will keep the restaurant's popular menu items, but plans to make slight changes to the decor. Franklin Square...
Woman struck by car while walking along Belmont Avenue after 3 a.m.
State troopers are continuing to investigate a crash that injured a pedestrian early Wednesday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the pedestrian as a 33-year-old Akron woman. Authorities said MaryEvelyn Casey was walking south in the right lane of State Route 193 near Trumbull Avenue around 3:10 a.m....
Scammer impersonating priest cons churchgoer into purchasing gift cards: Brecksville Police Blotter
Fraud, Tanager Trail: on Jan. 14, a Tanager Trail called police after discovering he was scammed into purchasing gift cards as part of an ongoing scam. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said the day before he received an email he believed to be from his parish priest, asking him to purchase gift cards to...
