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4 men sentenced to prison for Akron 2022 New Year's Eve fatal shooting
AKRON, Ohio — Four people were sentenced to prison on Monday, including one for life, for the 2022 New Year's Eve shooting death of a 35-year old man in Akron's Kenmore neighborhood. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News...
Breakfast, lunch favorite Eye Opener in West Akron adds weeknight dinner service
There's a new dinner spot in town. Liz Keener, owner of The Eye Opener in West Akron, has branched out after nearly 14 years of serving breakfast and lunch to add a dinner service. Dinners began at her establishment April 17, running from 4 to the last seating at 8:30...
High-speed chase on Ohio Turnpike ends with one arrested in Mahoning County
A man is behind bars after leading Ohio State Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase that eventually ended in Mahoning County. Daniyal Zaidi, 27, from New York City, was charged with failure to comply and receiving stolen property after attempting to evade police in a stolen vehicle. The chase...
Investigation clears Akron North High principal but raises teacher conduct questions
A months-long investigation into a North High School principal cleared her of any significant wrongdoing after allegations that she created a toxic and retaliatory work environment, but it has opened questions around teacher conduct, according to administrators. Kathryn Rodocker will return to work Monday, a district spokesperson said, but not to North High....
Only minor injuries reported in crash that closed State Route 43 in Streetsboro Wednesday
Only minor injuries were reported following a two-vehicle crash on State Route 43 in Streetsboro early Wednesday afternoon. Streetsboro Police Lt. Rich Polivka said the crash happened when a southbound 2005 Toyota Corona went through a red light at the Ethan Avenue/Centre Drive intersection and was struck by an eastbound box truck coming off of Ethan. ...
Ohio lawmakers consider school cellphone regulations
AKRON, Ohio — After Gov. Mike DeWine declared cellphones an enemy of the classroom during his 2024 state of the state address, Ohio lawmakers are working legislation limiting the tech tools in schools. State senators unanimously passed House Bill 250 at their last session, requiring each school district to...
Summit Lake’s first Black-owned house may receive historic status
The first Black-owned house in Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood could be designated a historically significant structure, making it the first historic landmark in the neighborhood. At an April 2 public hearing, the City of Akron’s Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission approved, with conditions, the application for the designation...
Cleveland's popular taco restaurant, Barrio, announces new Hudson location
HUDSON, Ohio — Barrio is continuing to expand its footprint in Northeast Ohio. The popular chain known for “tacos + tequila + whiskey" announced on social media that they will be opening a new restaurant in Hudson. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each...
Dating website confirms Akron is for lovers | Mark J. Price
According to a new poll, our fair community is the No. 1 Ohio city where people would move for romance. In fact, it’s No. 11 in the nation. The website DatingAdvice.com conducted “a comprehensive survey of 3,000 people in long-distance relationships” to find out whether the city in which their partner resides is a factor when deciding whether to move.
Three Ohio cities land in top 8 of spring's strongest housing markets
Three Ohio cities have landed in the top eight housing markets for the spring, according to a new ranking by Realtor.com. Canton is No. 2, Akron No. 4 and Columbus No. 8 on Realtor.com's Housing Market Ranking, which the listing service produces with The Wall Street Journal. Two other Ohio cities appear in the 20-city list — Dayton at No. 13 and Toledo at No. 18. All five Ohio cities were on the list last spring, in...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a hot and rainy summer for northern Ohio
The Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for jungle-like conditions this summer in northern Ohio — as in hot and rainy. "Summer temperatures, on average, will be hotter than normal from New England through the Atlantic Corridor, in Florida and the Deep South, through Texas and the Midwest, and on to California," almanac meteorologists Bob Smerbeck and Brian Thompson wrote in their summer weather prediction.
Drunk resident greets mail carrier with hug and kiss on cheek: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
On April 8, police were dispatched to the Broadview Heights Post Office regarding a suspicious situation that left a mail carrier “extremely uncomfortable.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Longtime Akron restaurant Parasson’s closes Barberton and Stow locations
AKRON, Ohio – Parasson’s Restaurant – a longtime fixture in Summit County – is set to reopen its dining room Monday, June 3, while the Barberton and Stow locations will be closed. In a post on its website, the restaurant – which started as a pizza...
Suspect in Ravenna rape case to face accuser in court
During her opening statement Tuesday in the Portage County Common Pleas Courtroom of Judge Becky Doherty, prosecutor Mary Beth Kiah told the jury that the victim, now 15, will testify during the trial of 42-year-old Curtis L. Ransom. "She will tell you she was in a dark place," said Kiah.
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