Cuyahoga Falls
LATEST NEWS
Tree removal at AMHA complex in Cuyahoga Falls puzzles residents; agency explains reasons
Residents at the Maplewood Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls became curious Monday when workers began cutting down shade trees at the apartment complex. One resident, who asked that her name not be used, said the trees provided shade and an aesthetic appeal to the nine apartment buildings, located near Wyoga Lake and Walsh Jesuit...
Suburban League football: 5 things to know from media day
CUYAHOGA FALLS — The annual Suburban League Football Media Day featured the usual mixture of serious and funny conversations Thursday at The Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls. Wadsworth (9-3, 6-0) is the defending SL National Conference champion and Aurora (11-2, 7-0) is the reigning SL American Conference champ. ...
See all homes sold in Cuyahoga Falls, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cuyahoga Falls reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 11 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,360-square-foot home on Ashland Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls that sold for $200,000.
Some people with disabilities complain about lack of accessible parking at Blossom Music Center
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - Blossom Music Center is one of the most iconic venues in Northeast Ohio. However, some people with disabilities say a lack of accessible parking spoiled their summer concert experience. 19 Investigates spoke with at least a dozen people who said they showed up to Blossom...
Falls OKs land swap for new campus
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Cuyahoga Falls City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to exchange land with the Cuyahoga Falls City School District (CFCSD) in connection with the new school campus at 13th Street and Portage Trail at the July 22 meeting. City Engineer Tony Demasi said the Traffic...
Local workers help connect Navajo families to power grid
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Last month, four Cuyahoga Falls Electric System line- workers traveled to Navajo Nation as part of the Light Up Navajo Project to help connect Navajo families to the power grid for the first time. Launched in 2019, Light Up Navajo is a volunteer mutual aid program to bring power to 14,000 homes in Navajo Nation, across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and more than 27,000 square miles.
Akron police chase suspects after 4 dollar stores are robbed by shoplifters
Akron police are currently on the lookout for a group of women who were involved in shoplifting from four different dollar stores situated in Summit and Stark Counties earlier this month. The Akron police have reported that on July 14, the initial target of the suspects was the Family Dollar...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Restaurants now part of Ohio sales tax holiday, with exceptions. What Akron diners need to know
David Sharp, who owns several restaurants in Summit County including three Bricco locations with wife, Stacy, is aware of the annual Ohio sales tax holiday, which has historically helped families avoid sales tax for back-to-school items. What he was not aware of is the fact that for the first time ever his restaurants...
Akron Innerbelt project has national interest. But more community input is key, city says
Urban design consultant firms and sub-consultants from around the U.S. converged at Akron's House Three Thirty Thursday night to share their qualifications and ideas for revitalizing the decommissioned section of the Akron Innerbelt. Presentations and conversations were grounded in the topic of equity — how the area can be a safe, inviting space...
Ravenna street closure for graduation party raises questions about permits, communication
Closing a road for a party? It's possible, a Ravenna city official said Friday. The news that part of Lawrence Street in Ravenna will be closed for a graduation party Saturday drew questions from readers on the Record-Courier's Facebook page. Some residents wondered why the city did not notify them, while others stated they didn't know closing a street for a party was possible in the city. ...
10 most expensive homes sold in Akron, July 15-21
A house that sold for $450,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Akron in the past week. In total, 63 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $138,269. The average price per square foot was $113.
Man hospitalized after Merriman Valley shooting early Friday
A 35-year-old man was hospitalized Friday morning after being found with a gunshot wound in Merriman Valley, according to Akron police. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at about midnight in the 1800 block of Merriman Road. Upon arrival, police found the man with gunshot wound to the chest. He was subsequently transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he is currently listed in critical condition. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com, or on Twitter @athompsonABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Man hospitalized after Merriman Valley shooting early Friday
ACL Guardians Play Their Last Game, Valera, Devers and Gonzalez Go Deep Thursday
Doug Nikhazy finally got roughed up in AAA after his unbelievable start. He gave up 6 runs on 8 hits with just 2 strikeouts to 2 walks in 5 innings pitched. His AAA ERA is still at an awesome 2.77 despite the poor start today. That being said, Randy Labaut...
Hudson City Schools adds more AED devices to school, athletic buildings
Hudson, OH – Hudson City Schools has added two new automatic external defibrillators on school grounds. The announcement comes days after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 into law, which requires AEDs in public schools. Hudson has had AEDs on campus for nearly 20 years, according to a...
4 Northeast Ohio ZIP codes on list of 1,000 wealthiest in U.S.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Four Northeast Ohio ZIP codes rank among the nation’s 1,000 wealthiest places, and 44022 in Chagrin Falls leads the way. That’s according to The Business Journals Wealthy 1000, a new ranking of the nation’s wealthiest ZIP codes based on a weighted formula that looks at a number of wealth metrics.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.