Akron OH

The Development Finance Authority (DFA) of Summit County has appointed Mark Greer as its new Chief Development & Engagement Officer (CDEO). In this role, Greer will lead development efforts, strengthen community and stakeholder engagement, and design strategies to attract investment across Summit County and Northeast...

U.S. home prices have set monthly record highs for over two years straight, pricing out many homebuyers and keeping more home sellers on the sidelines. Prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have remained elevated since, largely due to persistent inflation and a chronic inventory shortage. But the market is...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A family on East Lods Street says their worries about trees feel more real than ever before following a tree falling in the storm. “It’s scary because you see them, they’re old, they’re falling, and somebody could possibly get hurt or even killed,” said Jeanette Thomas.

Cincinnati-based First Financial Bank has converted all Northeast Ohio Westfield Bank branches to First Financial locations. The move follows First Financial's November announcement that it has completed its acquisition of Westfield Bank. First Financial has also earmarked $500,000 to its foundation to benefit local...

Aggravated menacing, Chippewa Road: On Feb. 12, police were dispatched to a Chippewa Road retail center regarding a road rage incident. Dispatch informed the officer the male suspect, who had a gun, was leaving in a tan Chevy Cruze. An arriving officer talked to the victim, who was visibly upset,...

Fraud, Broadview Road: On Feb. 21, a Broadview Road resident came to the police station after discovering he was the victim of fraud. The man said his father opened a gas account with Enbridge Gas using his social security number at a home in Akron. However, the dad, who did...

AKRON, Ohio — Jakel Blackwell has been found guilty of multiple felony charges stemming from a shooting at the FieldHouse Lounge in downtown Akron. According to Summit County Common Pleas Court records, Blackwell pleaded no contest to:. Three counts of felonious assault with three firearm specifications. Having...

STARK COUNTY, Ohio — A 1-year-old child -- identified as Havana Collins-Cody by the Stark County Coroner -- has died following a house fire, which happened Tuesday night in Plain Township in the 3400 block of Easton Street NE. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to the...

Legends tell of the phoenix, an immortal bird risen from ash and a symbol of resurrection. Phoenix was also the name of Louise Bane’s mixer. The 6-quart, commercial-grade KitchenAid appliance helped Louise create signature cakes, cookies, cheesecake and banana pudding, fulfilling orders for weddings, graduations,...

MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A semi flipped over onto its side on the ramp from I-271 S to I-71 S late Tuesday afternoon. The right lane of the ramp is blocked, but drivers are still able to utilize the left lane. The semi took out at least one sign...