Blake House purchase preserves piece of Medina’s history

An historic home in the city that once served as a refuge for freedom seekers will be preserved as it was an important location in Medina County’s Underground Railroad history.

2026 Christmas and holiday events in Northeast Ohio: List of celebrations in Cleveland, Akron, Canton and more

Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 Retail locations will be open for Christmas shopping, and many of the restaurants & bars along The Strip will be fully decorated and offering seasonal specials. On both weekends, Santa often visits, and an ice skating rink will be set up by the GOTL Welcome Center on both Saturdays. Last but not least, the GOTL Cookie Walk will return. Mor.

Akron and Summit County Leaders Say They Are Ready to Work With Governor-Elect Acton

AKRON, Ohio — Top officials in Akron and Summit County say they are ready to get to work with Governor-elect Amy Acton, telling the Akron Beacon Journal in statements this week that delivering results for residents matters more than party politics as Ohio prepares for its first woman governor. Ohio voters elected Acton on Nov. […]

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 […]

Drunk man found with fentanyl after his sister leaves him behind to pick up child from school

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Officers were called to check on a man stumbling around near Hobby Lobby Oct. 29. It was learned that his sister, who arrived moments later in her vehicle, had dropped him off because she had to pick up her child at St. Francis School and did not want him with her because he had been drinking throughout the afternoon while they were at a casino.

Boys Regional Soccer: Historic season for Open Door ends with overtime loss

RAVENNA — Overtime giveth and overtime taketh away. Four days after a thrilling sudden-victory win over Warren Champion in the Division V regional semifinals, Open Door ended up on the wrong side of overtime Sunday in a 4-3 loss to Rootstown in the Patriots' first trip to a regional championship game.

$1M donated to Akron Children's Behavioral Health

City Barbeque shutters Solon location

City Barbeque, a fast-casual barbecue chain founded in 1999 in Columbus, announced it has permanently closed its Solon location. The company, which has 77 locations in 12 states according to its website, announced the closure in a Nov. 5 Facebook post but did not state a reason. “It has been...

Valenti’s Goal Lifts Brecksville Past Twinsburg 1-0 and Into the State Semifinals

Twinsburg’s perfect season ended on one perfectly placed shot. Brecksville-Broadview Heights beat the Tigers 1-0 in the OHSAA Division II, Region 7 final on Sunday, November 8, with Hunter Valenti scoring the game’s only goal with 23:21 remaining, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Valenti’s winner came off a ball slotted through by Max Crncevic […]

Textor’s overtime winner sends Rootstown to first regional championship

One defensive clearance. Four perfectly connected passes. One unforgettable goal. With their season hanging in the balance, Rootstown Boys Soccer delivered the biggest victory in program history Sunday. Senior Sam Textor scored his second goal of the afternoon in overtime, lifting the Rovers to a dramatic 4-3 victory over previously...

WOLVERINES WASTE NO TIME ADVANCING IN THE PLAYOFFS

NORTON, OH — West Geauga rode a dominant rushing performance from Anthony Dzurilla and a physical offensive attack to a 41-20 victory over Norton in Friday night’s Division IV, Region 13 quarterfinals. Dzurilla rushed for 296 yards and four touchdowns as the fifth-seeded Wolverines improved to 10-2 and punched their ticket to the regional semifinals.

ROCKETS OFFENSE CRANKS UP THE HEAT

STREETSBORO, OH — Streetsboro’s explosive rushing attack was firing on all cylinders Friday night as the Rockets powered past Orrville 55-34 in the Division IV, Region 13 quarterfinals. Behind a four-touchdown performance from senior running back Logan Fincham, Streetsboro piled up more than 500 yards of total offense to punch its ticket to the regional semifinals.

Bowling Green vs. Kent State Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Nov. 10

MAC foes will clash when the Bowling Green Falcons (2-7) meet the Kent State Golden Flashes (3-6). Keep reading for a glimpse at the odds and best bets for this game. The Falcons have registered a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season. The Golden Flashes have covered the spread...

Wadsworth Rallies Past Olmsted Falls to Reach State Volleyball Semifinal

Wadsworth’s girls volleyball team is headed back to the state tournament. The Grizzlies rallied past Olmsted Falls 3-1 on Saturday in the Division II, Region 5 final at Ravenna, dropping the first set before winning the final three, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Olmsted Falls (22-4) took the opener 25-20. Wadsworth (24-2) answered 25-14, 25-22 […]

Wadsworth superintendent weighs cuts after voters reject school levy again

Wadsworth City Schools Superintendent Andy Hill said the district faces a tough road ahead after voters rejected its levy.

Aurora cross country fulfills dream, wins OHSAA state title: 'Is it real?'

OBETZ — Claire Jenkins stood alone on the state podium, as far as the Aurora girls were concerned, a year ago. The sophomore had company this year. Her twin sister, Evelyn, joined her. So did Audrey Miller, another Greenmen sophomore, as all three finished among the top 14 runners in Division II. Then the whole team joined to lift Portage County's first state championship trophy in cross country since 1998 — and the first in Aurora history. "It definitely did not feel real at first when people started saying that we got first place and I just really never imagined this like one year ago, just being state champions," Evelyn Jenkins said. "When I finally came to the realization, I was just so proud of everyone. We definitely worked so hard just in the summer and just this entire season, so this was amazing." Nothing came easily. Not for Miller, who ran well ahead of the pack for much of the season but faced a tight top group in Obetz. She suavely handled the crowd, finishing fourth in 17:49.5, an absurd jump from her 40th-place time of 19:13.3 on that same course a year ago. "I just knew at regionals

Wadsworth considers committee to review employee pay increases

WADSWORTH — Wadsworth City Council President Dan Rospert wants to bring residents into discussions about how the city determines employee pay increases, potentially creating a committee to review compensation before proposing future raises. The proposed committee would include three City Council members, three city administration representatives and three residents,...

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...

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.