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Akron East football preview: Ziaire Stevens, Dragons have ‘a lot in the tank’ — 2024 camp tour
BEREA, Ohio — Akron East is bolstered by two Power Four prospects in Ziaire Stevens, who is committed to Purdue, and Terrell Wharton Jr. as a two-way standout with offers from the Boilermakers, Penn State, Wisconsin and more. Stevens rushed for 2,001 yards and 20 touchdowns last year. They...
Canton Repository wins a general excellence award at 2023 Ohio APME journalism contest
Canton Repository and Massillon Independent journalists won more than 20 awards in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, with the Repository receiving a second place award in its division for general excellence. The 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition awards were announced Sunday at Villa Milano in Columbus. The contest honors the best print...
Akron city officials hold public safety press conference as investigation into deadly mass shooting continues
AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding provided an update on the investigation into last month's deadly mass shooting, plus other public safety issues, during a news conference on Tuesday. While police have yet to make any arrests in the shooting, Harding noted...
Jane Bain Chapter of DAR to host history exhibit at Rodman Library
The Jane Bain Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will play host to the American Revolution Experience, a historic display, starting Aug. 12 at Rodman Public Library. The exhibit will be open Aug. 12-16 at the library at 215 E. Broadway St. in Alliance. Hours are noon to 8...
Girard Council looking to close loophole in regulations on koi ponds after child rescued, revived
Back in May, 21 News reported on a toddler who was revived after he fell into a pond in a neighbor's yard. Now city leaders are looking to close a loophole in the law in order to prevent incidents like this from happening again. Girard Councilman at Large John Moliterno...
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
Reed Memorial library opens new landscapes
On July 16, Library Director Amy Young and Library Board President Frank Cimino cut the bright blue ribbon between the pillars of Reed Memorial Library’s new outdoor pavilion, officially opening the renovated landscape to the public. Board members, Friends of the Library, staff members, and community members cheered as the ribbon fell.
Kenny hits the greens for disc golf in the Cleveland Metroparks
BEDFORD, Ohio (WJW) — The Cleveland Metroparks has opened a Disc Golf Course in the Bedford Reservation and Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton couldn’t wait to hit the greens. Astorhurst Disc Golf Course is a free 18-hole, par 65 course that features amateur, professional and competition tee boxes.
Warren family remembers 7-year-old hit by car
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Warren family is grieving the loss of a young boy who passed away earlier this month after he was hit by a car in Akron. Kingston Solomon was just 7 years old when he passed away on July 12. His father and grandmother say the little boy would always bring a smile to their faces.
LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
PARIS, France — How cool!. Akron native and basketball superstar LeBron James has been chosen to carry the flag for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony. “It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
Year of the Quarterback, Part 5: Sacred Heart football excited to have Poochie Snyder
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school quarterbacks fighting to find the field in college. This is the fifth article in the first wave. Jim Tressel has seen a million quarterbacks, but few like this one, he was told. ...
Culpeper kids win Soap Box Derby world champion titles in Ohio
Area kids won world recognization for their derby racing skills at the 86th All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship on July 20 in Akron, Ohio. Aden Stewart, 15, a rising sophomore from Rixeyville, finished first in the Rally Super Stock Division. Stewart bested a field of 46 other drivers to...
Carnation Festival flower show moves to new location
Two popular Greater Alliance Carnation Festival events have new locations for the 2024 event. The Flower Show and Community Luncheon both have relocated. The Community Luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3, will be at Alliance Area Senior Center this year. It normally is held in a cafeteria in Hoover-Price Campus Center at University of Mount Union. Road construction this summer has forced the move.
Gas prices surge in Northeast Ohio: Up 23 cents in Akron, 16 cents in Cleveland
AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have surged once again throughout Northeast Ohio as GasBuddy reports higher prices in both Akron and Cleveland since last week. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.47 per gallon after GasBuddy says prices went up 23.7 cents. The average cost in...
Akron man dies after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-77
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old Akron man died after he was struck by a commercial vehicle on I-77 in Lawrence Township Sunday morning. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers identified the victim as Jonathan Mandala. According to troopers, Mandala was walking on I-77 southbound when he entered the road...
Stepmother of man killed in Akron mass shooting speaks about that tragic day
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Out of the 30 people who were hurt in the mass shooting on June 2nd in Akron, La’Teris Cook was the only one who lost his life. His family tells 19 News, they’re trying to figure out what their new normal is while they wait for police to find the person responsible.
21 people applied to represent Akron's Ward 8. Who are they?
Representing Ward 8 on Akron City Council appears to be a popular job. More than 20 people applied for the open seat vacated by James Hardy earlier this month. The applicants come from a variety of backgrounds, including former school board members, small business owners and account managers. Ideastream Public...
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