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Books, Bites and Beats Come Together at Akron’s People’s Park
Sat 7/20 @10AM-5PM Once again, the Akron-Summit Public Library is hosting its Books, Bites and Beats Festival , taking place at North Hill’s People’s Park, at 760 Elma Street. Books are one of the main focuses, understandably, given the library’s mission — and you’ll find a batch of...
Akron home values rise as blight declines, report finds, and assistance remains essential
The Akron Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis contains 23 recommendations for how the city can address housing issues. The report states that housing values have increased by 75% citywide, and over 100% in some areas. The market value analysis portion of the report identifies specific market strengths and...
How did Akron area hospitals rank on latest US News & World Report?
Residents in Summit County and Northeast Ohio have access to some of the best medical care in the country, according to recently released hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025. U.S. News has created a report of the best hospitals nationwide for more than 30 years in an effort to help patients find the best local care and consult with the best doctors. A variety of rankings are a part of the report, including...
Cleveland ranks No. 1, Akron No. 8 in WalletHub survey of the 'Most Stressed Cities in America'
CLEVELAND — It's happened again. For the fifth straight year, Wallethub has named Cleveland first in its study of the "Most Stressed Cities in America." Meanwhile, the city of Akron has cracked the top 10 for 2024 and ranks eighth in the nation. Before we give you the details,...
Akron man sentenced to 3 years in prison for accidental house fire that killed two
After facing two juries that could not reach a verdict, a 39-year-old Akron man was sentenced to three years in prison for causing a 2022 North Hill house fire that killed two people. Leon Newsome pleaded guilty to reckless homicide Friday, nullifying a third jury trial scheduled on July 23, his attorney John Greven said. Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Tammy O'Brien sentenced him Tuesday afternoon. ...
Akron man who pleaded guilty to causing fatal fiery crash gets 8 to 12 years in prison
A 19-year-old Akron man will serve eight to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing a fiery crash that left one person dead and two injured, including himself. Miguel Gipson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony, vehicular assault, receiving stolen property and attempted failure to comply, which...
2 Akron residents plead guilty in 2023 shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
One day before they were scheduled to appear before a jury on July 9, two 27-year-old Akron residents pleaded guilty to charges including involuntary manslaughter, a third-degree felony, in a shooting that left one dead and two injured in May 2023. Meriah Lewis also pleaded guilty to assault, a first-degree misdemeanor, but had a firearm specification dismissed, according to court documents. She is represented by attorney Rhonda Kotnik. ...
Akron man accused of drug, gun charges barricades himself from U.S. marshals, authorities say
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Federal agents arrested a man Tuesday and accused him of weapons and various drug charges in Akron. A judge issued a warrant for Larry Treitinger II, 39, after authorities say they found four guns and different drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, in a home on July 3. Investigators said they linked Treitinger to the house.
Mark’s Homemade Ice Cream featured on expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, TourismOhio is inviting Ohioans to indulge in a cone, bowl, or treat at one of the more than 50 stops along the newly expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail. Governor DeWine expressed his enthusiasm for the trail, stating, “When...
Watch: Bernie Moreno speaks at Republican National Convention
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Bernie Moreno, who’s running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, spoke Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Moreno, a businessman from Cleveland looking to unseat Democrat Sherrod Brown, was scheduled to speak Tuesday night on the main stage. Before that, he sat down with Chip Brewster of Nexstar Media Wire. […]
Parent of trans minor testifies against Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban in second day of trial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Whether transgender youth can receive gender-affirming care in Ohio continued to be debated at the Franklin County Court of Commons Pleas on Tuesday. In its second day, the trial is questioning the constitutionality of the “Save Adolescents from Experimentation” Act, a measure vetoed by Gov. Mike DeWine before the legislature overruled […]
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