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Canton weather forecast: Unseasonably warm today, with rain Tuesday and Wednesday
Although it is still spring, today's temperatures will make it feel more like summer as above-average warmth covers the Akron-Canton area. The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 78 and southwest wind at 8 to 14 mph. The average May temperature in the area is 61.3 degrees.
'Best damned fighter plane in the world': MAPS volunteers rebuilding Goodyear WWII Corsair
Tucked inside the headquarters building of the MAPS Air Museum in Green, volunteers are restoring an Akron-built Corsair, one of the U.S. military's most successful and powerful fighters in World War II. ...
Northern lights put on a show in Akron
Rare displays of aurora, commonly known as the Northern Lights, were visible in Akron Friday night — they were seen as far south as Alabama and across the U.S. into California. Severe geomagnetic storms can trigger the display of aurora on Earth. Space weather forecasters with the National Oceanic...
Firestone athletes show 'resilience' to repeat as City Series champion in track and field
Firestone boys coach Tracey Lane and senior Johnathan White used the word "resilience" Saturday after the Falcons track and field teams repeated as City Series champions. Firestone's girls and boys teams hope to show the same resilience this week in the Division I district meet at Nordonia after a steady rain and gusts of wind greeted everyone at Ellet.
Portage Sheriff's fishing derby set May 18
Portage County Sheriff's Office plans its annual, free Youth Fishing Derby from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 18 at Ravenna Moose Lodge, 5727 State Route 14. Registration will run 11 to 11:30 a.m. Rain date is May 19. The event is for youths ages 16 and younger. Participants should...
Several workers evacuated after Wadsworth business fire
WADSWORTH, Ohio (WOIO) - Several workers were evacuated early Tuesday morning after a fire broke out at Goldsmith & Eggleton, a recycled rubber manufacturing company. The company is located in the 300 block of 1st St. Fire officials told 19 News six workers were in the building when the fire...
Akrochem plans new 200,000 square foot facility in Tallmadge
Tallmadge city planners have approved a site plan for a new 200,000 square foot Akrochem facility. The facility would be constructed at 4639 Crystal Parkway in the Portage County segment of the city. It would be near the Newell Brands (Rubbermaid) building and would be used for warehousing and distribution. The new building would sit on roughly 24 acres of land.
Driver splits after crash and is later caught by police: Medina Police Blotter
A driver was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash and driving under suspension following a private property hit-skip accident at 3:45 p.m. May 9. The owner of the vehicle was cited for wrongful entrustment. Illegal dumping, Weymouth Road. A man was cited for illegally dumping trash into a...
Ideastream Public Media documentary follows an Akron school's efforts to address inequities
Research says that students are more likely to succeed in school when they are in a safe and supportive learning environment, but not all students feel safe or supported at school. In fact, there are many inequities in how students are treated in the state. The Chidren's Defense Fund-Ohio study...
Gas prices jump 30 cents in Akron, up 14 cents in Cleveland: Here’s what GasBuddy is saying
AKRON, Ohio — Ouch!. Gas prices have gone up across Northeast Ohio as GasBuddy reports a big change for drivers in Akron and Cleveland within the last week. The price in Akron spiked 30.4 cents per gallon, bringing the city’s average up to $3.52 per gallon, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday.
Tornado in Brimfield: 'Little spin up' causes minimal damage
A small tornado caused a little damage when it swept through Brimfield on Saturday. Ryan Shackelford, director of the Portage County Emergency Management Agency, described the twister as "a little spin up." The National Weather Service ranked the tornado an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The scale ranks tornados on...
Tired of being asked to approve Ohio school levies? Blame state law, some say
Despite many property owners throughout Northeast Ohio seeing increases in their taxes after property reassessments recently, school districts are continuing to have to ask for voter support for new levies. Since schools receive a significant amount of money from property taxes and taxes have increased, why are school districts, from...
Authorities identify woman police say was stabbed to death by son
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities have released the identity of a 59-year-old woman who police say was stabbed to death Wednesday by her son. Courtney Jones-Hunter died of stab wounds to the neck, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. Her son, Alex Andrew, 40, currently is being held in the Summit County Jail on charges of murder and felonious assault.
Walsh Jesuit, Lake high school softball win district semis to set up interesting final
MASSILLON — Natalie Susa gave up a home run on the second pitch of Walsh Jesuit’s Division I, Northeast District semifinal Monday and then mowed down every batter the rest of the way. It added up to a 16-1 win by the second-seeded Warriors over 14th-seeded Hoban. Peyton...
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