Akron OH

Letter carriers across Northeast Ohio plan a Feb. 22 rally outside Akron’s West Market Post Office, citing contract concerns over pay for new hires, a staffing crunch and mandatory overtime. Union leaders also point to safety risks, including crimes targeting carriers and thefts of arrow keys, and are calling for...

The following item is a written record of the Ward 7 meeting from Jan. 29, 2026 compiled by Akron Documenter Christina Zink. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication for clarity and accuracy —...

Bria Turner doesn’t remember why she was drawn to blue and yellow fabric when she contributed to the design of an African American quilt during the MLK Power, Love and Justice Female Youth Symposium. Yet she continues to take pride in her group’s efforts that led up to Black...

I’ve spent years hunting down retro treasures across the Midwest, but nothing quite prepared me for what I found tucked away on a quiet street in Akron. This isn’t your grandmother’s dusty antique shop with overpriced china and musty furniture. Instead, imagine walking into a time capsule...

Cleveland police have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver Sunday, Feb. 8, on the city's east side.

CANTON, Ohio — Fans of the classic “National Lampoon’s” films will get a dose of nostalgia this spring as actors Beverly D’Angelo and Chevy Chase reunite for a special autograph signing at Prime Time Sports & Framing. The duo will appear together March 1, 2026,...

A Berea couple expecting their third child this summer are celebrating early after winning a big lottery prize.

An Akron man will spend 18 months in prison after illegal drugs were found during a traffic stop in April 2025 in Rootstown Township. Akili C. Antoine , 21, was sentenced to the prison time and fined $5,000 during a Feb. 6 sentencing hearing in Portage County Common Pleas Court. He also was ordered to forfeit $580....

A Summit County man will spend years in prison after being convicted on multiple drug trafficking charges connected to a fatal overdose in Cuyahoga Falls. Summit County Prosecutors say Dylan Bond, 29, of Marshallville, was sentenced to spend up to 13 years after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl-related drugs...

Cuyahoga County taxpayers might be shocked to learn that some of their highest-paid public employees aren’t doctors or executives – they’re sheriff’s deputies who have dramatically increased their earnings through overtime hours. Reporter Kaitlin Durbin analyzed county records and found dozens of sheriff’s deputies...