Akron Man Charged After High-Speed Pursuit Through Four Counties
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (AVC News) – Officials with the Noble County Sheriff’s Office reported that a traffic stop led to a high-speed pursuit that spanned four counties. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Perry was on patrol when he observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 77 committing multiple...
Portage County man sentenced for secretly photographing teenage stepdaughter
Portage county man Richard Rowry was sentenced to an indefinite prison term of four-to-six years for a second-degree felony related to him secretly photographing his teenage stepdaughter inside their home. According to prosecutors, images of the teenager were discovered after the victim’s mother found them on Rowry’s...
Two found dead at crash scene, police seek witnesses
he Maple Heights Police Department is looking for anyone who may have information on a crash scene where two victims were found already dead when police arrived.
23-year-old pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Russell Avenue in Akron on Wednesday evening. According to a release from Akron Police, at around 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the area of Russell Avenue and Laurel Avenue for a report of a pedestrian hit by a car.
Closed Athens Restaurant to hit the auction block in Canton
CANTON – Athens Restaurant, a longtime Canton dining fixture owned by the Karasarides family, will be sold at auction . The restaurant closed late last year. The auction is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. March 20 at the restaurant, 816 Harrison Ave. SW. The property will be sold by auctioneer and Realtor Gabe Cozy of Kiko...
Portage County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
The Portage County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert after hearing reports about fake arrest warrants demanding payments. The alert says current and former Portage County residents have reported they've recently received fake arrest warrants via email that purportedly come from "United States District Court."...
Video: Ohio Police Officer Thrown from Semi Cab Breaks Leg Bones
Body camera video shows a Springfield Township police officer thrown from a semi-truck after the driver ignored commands and drove off. Police say the suspect later rammed cruisers and civilian vehicles in Akron before officers shot and wounded him. The injured officer suffered two broken leg bones, and the suspect...
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The following item is a written record of the Akron City Council Ward 7 meeting from Feb. 26, 2026, compiled by Akron Documenter Joy Butch. 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...
Barberton Council discusses loss of confidence in Parks Department
BARBERTON — Barberton City Council March 9 will have its first of a scheduled three readings of two no-confidence declarations against both the city Parks Commission and Parks Director Don Patterson. Councilman Dallas Moore (I-Ward 3) introduced the legislation at the Feb. 23 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting,...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning in Maple Heights. According to the Maple Heights Police Department, the crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 17000 block of Broadway Avenue. Investigators said the driver of the vehicle lost control and struck a utility pole. When...
