DOWNTOWN AKRON — The City of Akron is proposing to raise sewer rates for the first time in over a decade beginning next year. During the Public Service Committee meeting Sept. 8, legislation regarding ...

FAIRLAWN — Fairlawn City Council gave its unanimous support Sept. 8 to the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America250-OH. At its regular meeting, Council ...

Kirk Buchanan Reed (otherwise known as “Duke” or “K Money”, depending on the audience) peacefully passed away on August 29, 2025. Kirk bravely battled cancer for nearly three years before departing on ...

BARBERTON: A man reported to police Sept. 2 that a home he is renovating on Goodrich Avenue had a window broken in the last day. A Northview Avenue man reported to police Sept. 2 that a motorcycle was ...

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council Sept. 8 unanimously passed a resolution to declare September 2025 as Service Dog Awareness Month in Summit County. County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich attended ...

GREEN — A 17-year-old male was killed Sept. 7 following a fatal crash at 2 a.m. on South Arlington Road just south of Lake Breeze Drive in Green. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash ...

Manchester moved to 3-0 on the season following another dominating win in week three over Firestone. The Panthers capitalized on a fumble by Firestone and blocked a punt, turning both into touchdowns.

EAST AKRON — The Archbishop Hoban and Barberton high schools boys soccer teams faced off Aug. 30 with Barberton edging by 2-1 at Dowed Field. Barberton improves to 4-2 on the season. Pictured above, ...

Elaine D. Borgschulte, beloved wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 22, 2025, surrounded by love. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering ...

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Akron Soul Train, 191 S. Main St., currently is exhibiting artists-in-residence Julia Betts and Christa Ebert, and literary trio Dr. Matthew Dettmer, Michelle Duke and Kristen ...

SHARON — Sharon Circle renovations, which were nearly complete several months ago, now have no specific timeline for completion. At the Aug. 26 Sharon Township Board of Trustees meeting, township ...

CUYAHOGA FALLS — City and government officials gathered Aug. 28 at Gorge Metro Park to discuss details of the long-anticipated cleanup of contaminated sediment behind the Gorge Dam. U.S. Environmental ...