Summit County Road Work This Week: Ramp Closures, Detours and Lane Restrictions to Know

Drivers across Summit County will face a busy week of road work. Several new overnight ramp closures begin Monday, Nov. 9, mostly in Akron. Longer projects closer to home also continue in Macedonia, Hudson, Twinsburg and Richfield. All scheduled work depends on the weather. Closer to Home: Macedonia, Hudson, Twinsburg...

Akron’s Sugar Plum Tour Turns 25 With a 1911 Colonial Opened for a Good Cause

AKRON, Ohio — One year after Emily and Jeremiah Harding bought a 1911 brick colonial on Merriman Road that had sat on the market for nearly a year, the family is opening its doors to hundreds of strangers for a good cause: the house is one of five stops on the 25th annual Sugar Plum […]

Ashland's Arienne Vaughn named first team All-Ohio in volleyball

COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association announced its annual All-Ohio teams for 2026 and five talented athletes from the area were honored. In Division III, Ashland junior setter Arienne Vaughn earned first-team honors finishing the season with 749 assists along with 100 kills, 39 aces, 43 blocks, and 194 digs while also breaking the Arrows' career assists record along the way — she currently sits at 2,032 with another season still to come. And sophomore standout Makenna Oslie landed on the second team after being named District 6 Player of the Year finishing her season with 355 kills, 85 aces, 31 blocks, 190 digs, and 261 receptions — she recorded her 500th career kill in the district semifinal . Arrows coach Jenise Vaughn was the lone recipient in Division III for the Coaches Achievement Award as she guided the program to its first Ohio Cardinal Conference title since 2017 , a district runner-up finish for just the fourth time ever, and the most wins in a single-season (23). In Division VI, Hillsdale senior Jillian Cowger earned third-team honors powering the Falcons to the most wins in program history (21) and a regional runner-up finish for just the

Competency hearing for son accused in murders of Oberlin College professor dad, stepmom

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The son accused of killing his father, an Oberlin College professor, and his stepmom, had a competency hearing in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Tuesday. Asia Nguyen-Duy, 31, of Ashland, Oregon, faces six counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault and one count...

Wadsworth’s Brickyard Trails Nearing Completion as Construction Reaches 75%

A major piece of Wadsworth’s Brickyard redevelopment is getting closer to completion, with city officials reporting that approximately 75% of the passive park’s trails are now finished. The update was shared with Wadsworth City Council’s Public Ways Committee on Monday, Nov. 9. According to city officials, the...

Vote now for the Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-7

Vote now for the candidates in the Wooster Daily Record Athlete of the Week poll. The performances in the poll are from Nov. 2-7. The poll will run from 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov . 11 . Below are some of the top performances from this past week. More: Dalton tops Hillsdale in five-set regional championship thriller Athlete of the Week candidates Ally Mullet, Hiland girls soccer In Hiland's 1-0 win over Norwayne in Tuesday's Division V regional semifinal, Mullet scored the match-winning goal in overtime to help the Hawks advance to the regional finals, where they won to earn a spot in the state semifinals. Ava Reiheld, West Holmes girls cross country At Saturday's OHSAA Division III state girls cross country meet in Obetz, Reiheld finished third overall individually (17:59.4) to earn a bronze medal. Iriel Mena, West Holmes girls cross country Mena placed eighth overall (18:26.6) at the OHSAA Division III state girls cross country meet in Obetz on Saturday afternoon. Nigel Wenger, Smithville boys cross country Wenger placed seventh overall (15:59.7) at the OHSAA Division IV state boys cross country meet on Saturday in Obetz. Dalton volleyball team Dalton defeated WCAL opponent

$1M donated to Akron Children's Behavioral Health

Dalton's Silver Linden Park expands with new land and amenities

Silver Linden Park in Dalton now spans 7 acres, giving the community expanded walking paths, a pond, chapel, pavilions and playgrounds. The park marked its new beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 27, according to a community announcement. Karen Potter, president of the Silver Linden Park Board, welcomed those attending the ceremony and shared the history of the park. The park, previously known as P. Graham Dunn Park, began in 2022 when Peter and LeAnna Dunn, founders of the P. Graham Dunn store, constructed and donated a 4.3-acre park for community use. The park was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and included four White Oak timber-framed pavilions with tables, benches and lampposts, two playgrounds, more than 200 trees and a quarter-mile concrete walking path. In 2024, the Robert L. and Kathleen M. Polsky Foundation Community Fund, an unrestricted fund at the Wayne County Community Foundation, provided a $10,000 grant to purchase and plant 64 additional trees. Donation expands park to 7 acres ProVia, a manufacturer of doors, windows, siding, stone and roofing, purchased the former P. Graham Dunn manufacturing building in 2025. The property included a pond and chapel next to Silver Linden Park. In July, ProVia donated 2.7 acres

Wadsworth Carousel of Crafts supports area charities, scholarships

WADSWORTH — With approximately 150 vendors filling the halls of Wadsworth High School, the annual Carousel of Crafts brought shoppers and local organizations together Sunday, continuing a community tradition that has supported charitable causes for more than 50 years. Organized by the Wadsworth Newcomers Club, the event raises money...

'We ride everywhere, all the neighborhoods': Local bike shop gets new building

AKRON, Ohio — This local bike shop was once located in the former Northside Marketplace in Summit County. After going through several challenges, the shop has now opened its newest location near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The shop started with a passion for bikes.Now, nearly a...

Akron Says Demolition of Historic Firestone Plant 1 Is Imminent, Clock Tower to Be Saved

Akron officials said Monday, Nov. 9, that demolition of the historic Firestone Plant 1 is imminent, even as the city awaits final approval of its plan from the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Nov. 9. The plant is on the National Register of Historic Places, which is why the state […]

I-Team: ‘We must carry his legacy forward’: Saying goodbye to a hero

A heartbreaking send-off for North Royalton Firefighter Ryan Milligan, who was killed last week in the line of duty.

Six Akron-Area Teams Chase Regional Final Berths in Friday Playoff Semifinals

Six Akron-area high school football teams are one win from a regional championship game, and all six will play their Ohio High School Athletic Association regional semifinals at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13, according to the pairings published by the Akron Beacon Journal. The six survivors — Hudson, Highland, Nordonia, Walsh Jesuit, Streetsboro and […]

Coconut macaroon recipe by The West Side Bakery | Local Flavor at Home

Editor's Note: Local Flavor at Home is a monthly series featuring recipes from local bakers, chefs and other Akron-area foodies. This month, we're sharing a coconut macaroons recipe courtesy of Barb Talevich, owner of The West Side Bakery in Akron. Thirty-one years go by so fast! Proudly woman-owned, The West Side Bakery is passionate about creating delicious, made-from-scratch favorites for every occasion. From cakes, cookies and pastries, to savory sandwiches, salads and soups, all are made with quality ingredients and a whole lot of love. Family, food and hospitality have always been a big part of my life, so perhaps it was inevitable that I found my way into the bakery business. My grandfather owned a bakery where my mom spent her childhood, and later a restaurant in Canton, where I spent mine — creating many happy memories that I still cherish today. My aunt Millie ran a bakery from her home before joining me at The West Side Bakery. We opened the bakery in Pilgrim Square in 1995 with some of my favorite tried and true recipes that included our chocolate chip cookie, our signature carrot cake and our New York style cheesecake. These three items took off and

Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival celebrates 45 years of magic

The sights, sounds and spirit of Christmas are already filling Akron's John S. Knight Center, where 150 uniquely-decorated Christmas trees are helping kick off the holiday season while raising money for Akron Children's Hospital.

Anika Luna Wild is preserving community memories with artist residency

Jacqueline Harris used to attend quilting parties “back in the day,” but it’s been at least 20 years since she sat around a table, surrounded by women, a pile of assorted fabric scraps in front of her. “Probably 80 percent of those people have passed away,” Harris...

Oberlin city, police provide update on boil water advisory

OBERLIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Both the city of Oberlin and the Oberlin Police Department provided updates Tuesday on a boil water advisory issued Monday for the northwest side of the city. According to the updates, the advisory is expected to remain in effect until around 4 p.m. Tuesday. As of...

Wadsworth projects $144 million budget, slight surplus for 2027

Wadsworth officials are projecting a slight surplus in the city’s proposed 2027 budget, a spending plan totaling approximately $144 million that remains under review. City administration introduced the annual appropriations ordinance during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The proposal covers the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31, 2027.

Akron basketball score, recap vs. Muskingum. Zips dominate home opener

Dustin Ford made his regular-season home debut as the University of Akron men's basketball head coach on Monday, Nov. 9, when UA blew out Division III Muskingum 112-64. The Zips launched the Ford era in earnest when they won their 2026-27 season opener on the road, defeating Louisiana 75-61 on Nov. 2. Ford was previously a longtime assistant to coach John Groce , who left UA on March 30 to take control of the program at the College of Charleston . Ford's late father, Gene Ford, was a standout player and, later, a head coach at Muskingum. Gene Ford was also a legendary coach at Cambridge High School, where sons Geno and Dustin Ford played for him. Zips basketball column: Dustin Ford's path to helm of Akron provides perspective | Opinion Akron (2-0) versus Muskingum tipped off at 7:03 p.m. Nov. 9 at Rhodes Arena. Here is how the game unfolded through our updates: Akron defeats Muskingum 112-64 Akron extended its home winning streak to 32 games with its wire-to-wire victory over Muskingum. Point guard Tahj Staveskie led Akron with 22 points, followed by guard Ty Pence with 13 points. Forward Buddy Hammer Jr. led the Zips with 10 rebounds

Akron beats Muskingum 112-64

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tahj Staveskie had 22 points in Akron's 112-64 win over Muskingum on Monday. Staveskie shot 7 for 15, including 6 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Zips (2-0). Ty Pence scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Colin White shot 4 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.