New Franklin Council introduces, passes revised short-term rental ordinance
NEW FRANKLIN — After months of work, the City of New Franklin has a short-term rental property ordinance. City Council opinion on some aspects of the new law, however, remained split even after the vote. Short-term rental units are defined as properties rented for less than 30 days at...
APS breaks ground on Pfeiffer, Miller South
AKRON — Akron Public Schools (APS) hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony March 19 at the construction site of the future Pfeiffer and Miller South campus in Kenmore. According to APS officials, this project represents a bold vision for the district, co-locating two unique educational environments onto one shared...
New car seat safety guidelines taking effect this year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating federal standards to improve how car seats are tested.
Fire spreads from garage to home in Bath Township, unattended burning suspected cause
BATH TOWNSHIP, Allen County, Ohio (WLIO) — The Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 3416 Danny Drive in Bath Township at 6:34 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy fire conditions in the attached garage, which had extended into the second story...
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into A Hallmark Movie In This Quaint Ohio Small...
You know that feeling when you’re flipping through cable channels on a Sunday afternoon and accidentally land on a Hallmark movie where the big-city lawyer returns to her hometown and rediscovers the magic of small-town life?. Well, pack your bags because Medina, Ohio is that town, except it’s real,...
See what a remade Quaker Square, with a rooftop restaurant, hotel and housing, could...
A rooftop restaurant. A path carved through historic grain silos. A glassy new exterior. The proposal to remake Quaker Square will put a modern sheen on the historic complex, adding a hotel, apartments and plenty of retail and restaurants to Akron’s downtown. The master plan produced by WRT, a...
FATAL FIRE: Over Two Dozen Responders at Scene
PLAIN TWP., Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – 29 firefighters from Plain Township as well as crews from the North Canton, Greentown, Marlboro Township and other departments responded to that deadly house fire on Easton Street NE. Plain Fire and Rescue will initiate a debriefing with assistance from 76...
Akron Police need help identifying thieves caught on camera stealing lawnmower, magnetic nail sweeper
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Police Department is asking for help identifying two thieves caught on camera stealing a lawn mower and a magnetic nail sweeper after a failed attempt to break into a business. According to an Akron Police Facebook post, on March at around 11 p.m., the...
Canton Murder Suspects Freed With Grand Jury No-Bill
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Two of the men charged in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old Massillon man in Canton back in January have been released from the Stark County jail. A session of the Stark County grand jury would not indict 19-year-old Niko...
‘We are forever grateful’: Reeves Cake Shop in Akron announces retirement plans after 50...
AKRON, Ohio — A longtime Summit County bakery is preparing to close its doors after five decades in business. Reeves Cake Shop, located at 2770 Cory Ave in Akron, announced in a Facebook post on March 25 that the family-owned business plans to retire at the end of 2026.
