Black Sheep Baking Co. makes new home in Hudson
As her business continued to grow and she needed more space, Lauren Shaffer knew Hudson was the community where she wanted to set up shop. “I have always wanted to be in the Hudson area because I love the community so much,” Shaffer said. “My first restaurant job was at North End in Hudson. This is our fifth year in business, and we were...
Firefighters rescue man buried in corn inside Medina Township silo
MEDINA TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Emergency crews rescued a man who was buried up to his chest in corn inside a grain silo at a Medina Township farm on Tuesday afternoon. The Medina Fire Department first responded to the farm around 2:12 p.m. Given the complexity of the situation, specialized rope...
Shots Ring Out At Silver Lake Boathouse, Gunman Still At Large
Silver Lake police are looking for the person who fired multiple shots near the village boathouse Wednesday night, a quick burst of gunfire that cut through the usual lakeside calm. Officers were called to the Silver Lake Boathouse around 8:40 p.m., after neighbors reported hearing several rounds and seeing people sprint out of the parking lot. Detectives are now asking the community to...
FirstEnergy’s Energize 365 Gets Off to A Good Start
AKRON, Oh. – FirstEnergy reported first-quarter 2026 core earnings of 72 per share, up 7.5% from the year-ago quarter. The bottom line was on par with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. FirstEnergy claimed the quarter reflected steady gains from regulated rate base expansion and effective program execution of its Energize...
Senators Offense Quieted by RubberDucks, Fall 8-3
AKRON, Ohio (April 29, 2026) — The RubberDucks (14-9) held the Senators (14-8) to only two hits through the first eight innings en route to handing Harrisburg an 8-3 loss. The series is now even at one game a side. After LHP Alex Clemmey held Akron hitless through the...
Akron’s Gorge Dam Project progresses as ‘Free the Falls’ updates are shared
Residents gathered Tuesday night at the Akron-Summit County Public Library auditorium for an update on the long-running Gorge Dam removal project along the Cuyahoga River, as officials outlined progress on a decades-long effort to restore the river to a free-flowing state. The project aims to reverse more than a century...
Akron Area YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2026
As families across Northeast Ohio look for ways to support their children’s health and well-being, the Akron Area YMCA is inviting the community to attend Healthy Kids Day an afternoon designed to get kids moving, learning and enjoying time outdoors. Sunday, May 3, from 1–4 p.m. at Camp...
Dumpsters blocking food pantry at Akron church may finally be removed
Recycling dumpsters are meant to help the environment, but at First Congregational Church of Akron UCC, they’ve become more of a problem than a solution.
Six Akron homes face demolition as city gives others time for repair
The following item is a written record of the Housing Appeals Board meeting from April 16, compiled by Akron Documenter Rebecca Ritterspach. 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 — unless quotation marks are used, all text is paraphrased.
People Are Going Crazy Over The Massive Banana Splits At This Unassuming Ohio Restaurant
A good banana split should feel a little ridiculous. This Ohio restaurant seems to understand that better than most. Since 1926, this old-school spot has been serving house-made ice cream, classic diner favorites, and portions big enough to make your spoon question its career choices. The banana splits are the...
