Akron State of the Schools Address Rescheduled
The Akron Public Schools first State of the Schools address by superintendent Mary Outley has been rescheduled. The Akron Press Club announced Outlet requested the change. The address will now be on Tuesday, March 3 at Quaker Station in downtown Akron. Outley, who became superintendent in April 2025 after serving...
Travel advisories issued in Portage, Richland, Erie and Huron counties
Travel advisories have been issued in Portage, Erie and Huron counties. Portage County is under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. "Please be aware that there are numerous roadways that are re-routing you due to accidents. 76E at the overpass at Rt 14 is currently closed with traffic being diverted. Please drive with extreme...
Mrs. Doubtfire Musical Brings the Beloved Story to Akron for Two Nights Only
The hit musical “Mrs. Doubtfire,” based on the beloved film, is coming to Akron for two nights. Performances are set for Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21, both at 7:30 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Find details and tickets through Playhouse Square.
Symposium helps young women in Akron to feel comfortable in their own skin
“We have to speak life into ourselves,” Mary Outley said. The Akron Public Schools’ superintendent asked the girls and young women in the room to stand up and repeat positive acknowledgements of their own value as they looked at themselves in a compact mirror. “Sometimes you forget you’re...
1776 events set stage for Medina’s founding
How can the city of Medina, founded in 1818, celebrate a 250th birthday?. Roger Smalley explained the connection between the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, and present-day Medina during the first of two America 250 January presentations. A crowd filled the Medina County...
Missing: Michael Buehl
Michael Buehl, 52, has been missing from Ravenna since January 24, 2023.
Plato inspired this Akron teen to teach seniors how to spot scams
Plato, artificial intelligence and assisted living facilities don’t have much in common. But for Charlie Landers, a student at Western Reserve Academy, reading Plato’s “Republic” sparked an interest in the philosophy of human ethics and technology. This experience recently led him to create workshops designed to help...
Master Plan Being Put Together for Stark’s Economic Future
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – AI, data centers, product manufacturing and distribution facilities. How does Stark County government work with new industries coming to the state?. The Board of Commissioners, the Stark Economic Development Board and several local foundations are in the process of putting...
27 employees win the Powerball, $1M in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Several local business employees routinely pool their cash to purchase lottery tickets. Because of the large jackpot, they played the Powerball on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, and won $8. Next, they used their winnings to buy a $10 ticket for the drawing on Saturday, December 20,...
Local city warns pet owners they could face criminal charges as temps plummet
The City of Akron is reminding pet owners that they could face criminal charges if domestic animals are left outside in extremely cold temperatures.
