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Taste of Akron is lineup features 19 food trucks, 15 vendors Thursday, followed by Arts Expo
Foodies, unite. It's once again time for the Taste of Akron. The celebration of local foods, a precursor to the 45th annual Akron Arts Expo, will roll into Hardesty Park for an evening of noshing from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 1615 W. Market St. The evening will feature appetizers, entrees and...
KSU Downtown Gallery continues long history featuring art from the region
First opening in 1997, the KSU Downtown Gallery has operated as a bridge between the city and the university, showcasing the work of local artists downtown for almost three decades. The gallery was formed under a different name and in a different building. It began as Gallery 138, like its...
Lost dog found browsing Flying J aisles
A shelter in Ohio located the owner of a lost dog after it was found wandering the aisles of a Flying J truck stop on Monday morning. A clerk at the Flying J in Hubbard Township, Ohio was working at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22nd when a dog snuck in through the front doors when a customer stepped inside.
Ohio grants first recreational marijuana licenses. See which 10 were approved for operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given 10 marijuana growers and processers certificates of operation – including two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties – which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. These are the first...
Austin celebration set for ailing Texas ex, Hall of Fame-bound Steve McMichael | Golden
Steve McMichael waited a long time to earn a membership in his sport’s most exclusive club. The Pro Football Hall of Fame beckons, and the former Texas Longhorns and Chicago Bears star will call it joy on Aug. 3 when he's inducted into the hallowed halls in Canton, Ohio, as a senior selection with...
Reports: Salem man arrested after threatening first responders trying to resuscitate woman
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) — A Salem man is facing charges after police say he threatened first responders. Police and paramedics were called to the 3400 block of Salem Grange Road around 6 p.m. Friday for reports of a woman who had possibly drowned in a pool, according to reports. When they got there, they found William Dean Hively intoxicated.
‘Make learning exciting, accessible:’ Meet OH WOW!’s new executive director in Youngstown
Katie Seminara-DeToro is returning to a familiar role in the Mahoning Valley helping students and families have fun while learning STEM education. She’s just accepted a new role as executive director of the OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown. “OH WOW! is and will...
Local priest shares experience among thousands at National Eucharistic Congress
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Thousands of Catholics filled Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week for a convention that’s only happened 10 times in U.S. history. Local priest Will Wainio spoke to First News about his experience at the first National Eucharistic Congress in over 80 years. “To...
11-year-old girl dies after being critically injured in Canton house fire
CLEVELAND — An 11-year-old girl who was critically injured in a Canton house fire two weeks ago has died, Canton Fire Division Chief Steve Henderson said Sunday. Harmony Fowler died with her family at her side after being removed from life support on Saturday, Henderson said. Fowler was rescued...
Matthew Boyd impresses in rehab assignment, Milan Tolentino walks it off for Akron
Triston McKenzie got the start Sunday and while he was effective, allowing just two runs on two hits in four innings with a pair of strikeouts, the reason he was sent to Triple-A was to help figure out his control issues. That was not corrected Sunday, as McKenzie walked a whopping seven batters in his four innings of work. Thankfully, he pitched well with runners on base and got out of some tough situations.
Showers, chilly nights highlight this week's weather forecast in Greater Akron
There's a pretty good chance the region's parched lawns might get a bit of relief this week. The National Weather Service says there's a chance for showers and even a few thunderstorms during much of the work week. ...
Jaysuavemusic and Bobby Luv Reflect on Songwriting Journey
From the heart of Akron, Ohio, a young artist named Juston Vetter, better known as Jaysuavemusic, is making waves in the music industry. His latest move? Joining forces with Bobby Luv of CPT and OHB Music Group, marking a significant step in his already promising career. This isn’t just about dropping beats; it’s about building a legacy that leaves a lasting impact.
Off-and-on rain chances highlight the coming week's weather
Our chances for some much-needed rain begin Monday. We'll see a partly cloudy sky Monday with highs in the low 80s and a chance for a shower, even into the nighttime hours. Shower and storm chances will come and go Tuesday through early Thursday, too, as highs range from the mid-80s to near 80.
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