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Akron teen charged in February shooting death of Barberton man on South Arlington Street
An Akron teenager is accused in the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Patrick Boegert of Barberton in February on the 1300 block of South Arlington Street. Tyler Bartley, 17, is charged with murder, felony murder and two counts of felonious assault with 3-year firearm specifications, according to court documents. He also faces one count of tampering with evidence. ...
McDonald’s abruptly closes location after 40 years as fans find note on door – diners fear another ‘boring gray box’
A RETRO McDonald's has shut down after around 40 years to make way for a renovation, alerting customers with a note on the door. However, fast foodies fear that the new McDonald's will be drab. Fan Ted Talevski shared news of his local McDonald's closure in a Facebook post from...
I PROMISE Healthquarters opens in Akron
AKRON — The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) celebrated the opening of I PROMISE HealthQuarters (I PROMISE HQ) with the Akron community July 16 at 527 W. Market St., across from LJFF’s House Three Thirty. I PROMISE HQ is a community health and wellness center offering medical, dental...
Animals attacked with blow darts in Findlay park, shooter still on the loose
FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - Animals were left wounded with blow darts in a Findlay park and the shooter is still on the loose. Findlay Police and the Ohio Division of Wildlife are stepping in to investigate after multiple residents reported seeing geese and a squirrel pierced by blow darts in Riverside Park.
Toledo man fighting to get child support from debit card
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man is frustrated with the child support system and is fighting to get his money back. Kevin Murphy may never get back some of the money taken out of his social security check for child support. He said his children’s mother died in January...
Point Place community center looking for additional funding as ARPA funds end in 2024
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Friendship Park Community Center has continued to be a staple in the Point Place community over the past few years. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the center began to offer new, popular programming using American Rescue Plan Act funds. "The problem that we saw, especially after...
Garfield junior Conner Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford Nationals
Garfield rising junior Conner Hunt had already proven himself at the state level as a tough competitor in the seated track events but now has made his mark at the national level. Hunt won the 100-meter seated dash at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama by setting a national record of 15.71 seconds and finished as the runner-up the 400 and 800-meter seated dashes in the T54-U17 category on July 14.
Lucas County commissioner race takes to television
A Lucas County commissioner race is moving to television, as one candidate’s advertisements will start airing as soon as Friday. Former Toledo Councilman Tom Waniewski, a Republican, stars in a new 30-second advertisement highlighting his upbringing in the city’s Polish community, his work as a reporter turned politician, and his campaign message stressing the need for change on the board of commissioners. “I’m taking these early days of the election year to work on my branding,” Mr. Waniewski said. “I’m getting my name out there and publishing positive branding.”
‘The building was completed demolished’: Willoughby apartment complex being rebuilt
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WOIO) - A new beginning at Chagrin River Walk apartments, 18 months after a massive fire in February 2023 destroyed the Mentor Avenue complex. Close to 20 fire departments responded to the scene to put out the three alarm blaze. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Fire officials: Willoughby apartment complex collapsed...
Construction set to start on new Medina hotel
MEDINA, Ohio -- A new hotel will soon overlook Medina’s historic square for the first time in 70 years. Construction on the Legacy Hotel will soon be underway, with an opening by the end of 2025, officials announced this week. Renderings show the boutique hotel will be a four-story...
Cleveland Clinic doctor saves life of choking co-worker
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cleveland Clinic doctor used his life-saving skills to save a co-worker choking in the hospital cafeteria. Dr. Harry Kourlis, Director of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, was eating lunch when Jaida Evans ran up to their table and was “clearly in distress” and clutching her throat.
Summit County sewer services says new software to blame for recent billing errors
The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) announced Wednesday that the department has been implementing a new utility billing software that has led to issues for some customers in Stow, Hudson and Akron. According to DSSS, some customers received a bill with an incorrect due date or a bill for the first time in several months. If a customer received a bill noting a July 19 due date, the correct due date is Aug. 19....
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