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8 Hidden Akron, Ohio Restaurants You Need To Try This Winter
Leaving a warm house for dinner in the middle of an Akron winter doesn’t always sound appealing. But sometimes, a restaurant is worth putting on a heavy coat and braving the cold. And some of the city’s most interesting places aren’t necessarily the ones getting all the attention....
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3 suspects arrested after 17 Flock cameras damaged in Akron
AKRON, OH (WOIO) - Akron police say three people are now facing felony charges after a wave of vandalism targeting the city’s network of Flock Safety license plate cameras. Lt. Michael Murphy Jr. confirms warrants were issued on Oct. 2, and officers made the arrests on Oct. 22 in connection with damage to cameras on or around Aug. 10.
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This Unassuming Ohio Restaurant Serves Prime Rib Worth The Long Drive
Tucked along Pearl Road in Medina, Timber Lodge looks like a simple brick cabin from the outside. Step through the door, though, and you find a rustic dining room known across Ohio for its prime rib. Guests have driven in from Columbus and Cleveland just for a plate. Here are...
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Man found after leaving Summit County assisted living facility
STOW, Ohio (WOIO) - A man who was reported missing from an assisted living facility has been found, according to police. Robert Coffy was reported missing on Nov. 9 at 5:52 p.m. Police said Coffy suffers from dementia. According to Stow police, Coffy was believed to be at the facility...
Akron Beacon Journal
10 restaurants opened in Akron area in October. Here's what to order
Ten new restaurants opened in October in the Akron area, with offerings including Nigerian fare, coffee, barbecue, Mexican food, pizza and more. Restaurants opened in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Twinsburg and Barberton. Among them, dining enthusiasts can also check out new spots for Nashville hot chicken and wings, Indian food, a candy and ice cream shop, a multi-themed restaurant and bar and another eatery that offers bar bites. We Akron Beacon Journal restaurant writers visited all of these new spots to get the details on the large variety of foods that these establishments offer. This isn't an exhaustive list of all restaurants that opened in October but we would like it to be. Help make it more complete by contacting the Beacon Journal at bjnews@thebeaconjournal.com with tips on openings. Authentic Nigerian Kitchen Chef/owner Samson Ehichioya is spicing things up with his new Authentic Nigerian Kitchen, which had its grand opening in Akron's Highland Square Oct. 24 in the building formerly occupied by LeeAngelo's pizza. The eatery is primarily takeout but has two tables. For lunch, the restaurant offers traditional jollof rice and chicken, a spicy flavored rice with chicken glazed with a special red sauce. Lunch also includes egusi soup with
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Historic Akron Soap Company building converted into 53 new apartments
An 1893 soap factory that later made cereal and paint, and an attached 1919 warehouse, have been transformed into 53 apartments close to downtown Akron. The $14 million soap factory project represents the first time that Oriana House, a community corrections and behavioral health agency, has moved into market-rate housing. The decision to do so came after the group acquired the old factory at 243 Furnace St., about a half mile northeast of Luigi’s and less than a mile from downtown.
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Parole hearing set for man convicted of killing 2 Ohio college students
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The man convicted of killing two University of Akron Students in 1986, has a parole hearing this month. Clinton Dickens, along with Richard Cooey, were found guilty in the murders of Wendy Offredo and Dawn McCreery. Cooey was executed for the crime on Oct. 14,...
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A 1911 colonial is a highlight of Akron home tour benefiting LGBTQ+ causes
Emily and Jeremiah Harding felt a sense of urgency in their 2025 hunt for a new home for their family. They had their sights set on finding a space in Akron to be near Adolph Optical in Highland Square, where Emily is the third-generation owner. Adding to the pressure, they wanted to be settled into their new home before the start of the school year, when one of their four children started high school.
Akron Beacon Journal
Two holiday films shot in Medina get release dates
Christmas is coming a bit early for fans of holiday films and movies with Northeast Ohio ties. Two Christmas movies that used Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations as backdrops over last winter now have dates when they will begin streaming. Both films used Medina's Castle Noel Christmas Museum as filming locations. And both feature the same actor as the romantic interest. “ The Great Chocolate Date ” is set to begin streaming on Plex on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The movie directed by Lindsay Hartley weaves the tale of an overworked chiropractor who receives a decadent gift of chocolate. She sets out to find out the sender with the help of a local chocolatier and instead discovers some magic and love along the way. The film starring Harley Bronwyn and Ignacyo Matynia used locations around Medina's historic square, along with the interior of Castle Noel. Mark Klaus, who owns Castle Noel, said some set pieces, including a large chocolate globe, are now part of the museum's large collection of movie props. "We are super excited," he said. And it will mark the first time Mark and his wife, Dana, have appeared in a movie. The couple have made several appearances
cleveland19.com
Man convicted of murder for 2025 Akron shooting
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old man was found guilty of the murder of a 27-year-old man, the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday. Timothy Whitthorne was found guilty of several felony charges in the shooting and killing of Razeil Robinson near the Rosemary Square apartments in 2025, the prosecutor’s office said.
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Akron Man Gets 8 Years After Straw-Purchasing Guns, Dealing Marijuana
A 27-year-old man will spend the next eight years behind bars for recruiting other people to buy firearms on his behalf, then trafficking those guns, along with distributing marijuana. Four others tied to the scheme have already been sentenced, and a fifth is scheduled to face sentencing in December 2026.
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Generations of Sweetness: Strickland’s Frozen Custard
The multi-generational, family-owned Strickland’s Frozen Custard has been in business for 90 years. Made fresh daily, the frozen custard is crafted using the special Strickland’s recipe, devised by founder Bill Strickland in 1936. The recipe calls for eggs, sugar, cream and other ingredients. Since then, Strickland’s ownership has...
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Step Into Luigi’s In Akron, Where Oversized Meatballs And A Guarded Sauce Keep Booths Full
The sauce recipe at this pizza joint is a guarded family secret, and it has stayed that way for generations. That alone makes me want a fork and a booth. The meatballs here are oversized enough to count as local lore. They show up on sandwiches and in full dinners.