Say goodbye to Parasson's in Stow and Barberton; Akron location will carry onAkron Beacon Journal4 HOURS AGO
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Say goodbye to Parasson's in Stow and Barberton; Akron location will carry on
Parasson's Italian Restaurant is closing its Barberton and Stow locations, narrowing down to just one point of service after operating as a local chain of four in its prime. The Akron location on East Waterloo Road will continue, and it's reopening its dining room June 3, according to a message from the restaurant management on its website.
2 ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects wanted in Akron, police say
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The search is on for two suspects considered “armed and dangerous” after officers were sent to the Joy Park neighborhoods for reports of shots fired on Saturday, Akron police confirmed. APD said officers responded to the calls for shots fired in the Joy Park...
Young father murdered in Akron. suspect remains on the looseeeeee
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Police continue to investigate the murder of a 20-year-old man from earlier this month and now 19 News has learned the victim was going to be a father soon. Alex Ford was fatally shot on April 24 in the 1900 block of Newton Street around 4:15...
Akron's mayor is getting hitched; Malik proposes to girlfriend during vacation in France
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and his girlfriend Alice Duey are getting married. On Monday, the mayor announced via social media that he proposed while the two were in Paris together. City spokeswoman Stephanie Marsh confirmed the engagement to the Beacon Journal on Monday just as the couple's post was hitting...
Summit County deputies identify 48-year-old suspect at center of Stark Co. manhunt
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Summit County Sheriff’s Office Sunday morning identified the suspect at the center of a manhunt in Stark County who remains on the run. That shelter-in-place order, issued by the Uniontown Police Department, has since been lifted after authorities had to evacuate a park in Uniontown.
The Blue Door Cafe and Bakery in Cuyahoga Falls named one of Yelp's Top Brunch Spots for 2024
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — With Mother's Day right around the corner, many families are looking for the perfect brunch spot. Here in Northeast Ohio, The Blue Door Cafe and Bakery, located in Cuyahoga Falls, has received national recognition from Yelp for their mouthwatering brunch options. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's...
A look at where every team in Greater Akron/Canton high school softball is seeded
The seeds for high school softball are out, and the opportunity for Tallmadge to win back-to-back state titles in Division II officially begins this weekend. Storylines will write themselves when action gets underway as Mogadore tries to repeat as district champ in Division IV. Manchester has been bumped up to the Division III but will try to do the same. ...
'I was waiting for him to come home': Sister of Goodyear Heights homicide victim among 911 callers
The sister of a 20-year-old Akron man who was found fatally shot last week in front of a Goodyear Heights apartment complex was among several people who called 911 to report the shooting. "I think he's dead. He's not breathing," she could be heard crying in the call. In 911 calls released by Akron...
Springfield Twp. Police looking for suspect, trying to ID 2 men in gas station robbery
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WOIO) - Police are looking for two men and a suspect after money was taken from a gas station register Sunday. Springfield Township Police say they issued a warrant for Alex Michael Williams, 39, from Akron for a theft at Spee-D-Foods, a gas and convenience store, on Gilcrest Road near I-76.
Akron man, 3 codefendants sentenced to prison for shooting death of Damarcus Hartwell
An 18-year-old Akron man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2022 New Year's Eve shooting death of Damarcus Hartwell. Verdict: Jurors return mixed verdict against Cameron Jones in New Year's Eve slaying ...
Ravenna Schools say cuts after levy failure would include busing, sports, staffing
In the wake of the failure of an emergency levy for the Ravenna School District, the district has released a list of potential cuts. In the district's newsletter, Ravenna City Schools Superintendent Laura Hebert outlined a plan for savings in the 2025 fiscal year in an article titled "The Levy Failed, Now What?" The cuts were previously outlined in a Deficit Reduction Plan that was submitted to the state in February.
Lawmakers to Ohio students: Screen time’s over, kids
Ohio senators have passed a bill to limit cell phone use in schools, but it allows local districts to decide on the best practices for their students. “Being a parent in the age of smartphones is — my mom would say is harder than she had it,” Natalie Hastings, mom-of-two, said. Hastings believes boundaries with […] The post Lawmakers to Ohio students: Screen time’s over, kids appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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