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CONGRESS TOWNSHIP – Two people sustained non-life threatening injuries and a lane on I-71 northbound was closed after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Congress Township, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers are investigating the incident which occurred on Interstate-71, northbound, near milepost...

In this article, we'll be exploring two delightful pizza stores located in Chippewa Lake. Have you had the chance to visit either of them? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experience! Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

AKRON, Ohio — A Summit County Probate Court judge is among several officials who agreed to pay $82,500 to settle a lawsuit filed by a court psychologist after he was attacked by sheriff’s deputies entering the downtown courthouse. Curtis Williams II will receive $42,500 from Summit County, $30,000...

An Ohio woman bludgeoned her mother with a frying pan and stabbed her dozens of times after her parents found out she was kicked out of college for poor grades. Sydney Powell, 23, of Akron, was convicted last week of two counts of murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence for the killing of 50-year-old Brenda Powell in the family's home, according to the Summit County Prosecutor's Office.

A culvert replacement will affect traffic in Coventry Township, New Franklin and Barberton starting Monday, when Eastern Road between Van Buren Road and Route 619 will close for 30 days. The road will be closed near the Lenty Road intersection. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained. The detour,...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near medina.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are searching for a burglar who hit three homes on the same block in broad daylight. 19 News spoke exclusively with one of the victims, who was fast asleep when she woke up to the thief in her room standing over her bed. She...

The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce with the Women’s Journal magazine is presenting the 10th annual ATHENA Leadership Awards program in Medina County. This year’s award will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at Williams on the Lake at 787 Lafayette Road in Medina. The...

MEDINA — Within the past month, the Medina County Scam Squad has received 33 calls regarding scams or potential scams involving gift card payments. “I’ve had, recently, a proliferation of calls from people, involving people on the other line who want payment for certain services in gift cards,” said Thomas Condosta, an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Medina County Prosecutor’s Office.

1:26 p.m. — 200 block of West North Street; a man reported that Halloween decorations were stolen. 5:42 p.m. — West Smith Road/South Elmwood Avenue; there was a motor vehicle crash with injuries reported that resulted in the issuance of a citation/summons. 6:49 p.m. — Chippewa Road/Fayette Boulevard;...

BATH TWP, OHIO (WLIO) - Bath Township firefighters battled a mobile home fire overnight Wednesday. The 9-1-1 call came for a mobile home fire on Reservoir Road around 1:30 a.m. Firefighters said the home was heavily involved with fire and smoke when they arrived. The owner James Brown said he was able to escape after being alerted by his smoke alarms. Brown received minor injuries that were treated at the scene.

(WJW) — FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to find the missing. Florence Wisniewski, 17, has been missing from Akron since May 17, 2023. Anyone with information is asked to call (330) 375-2552.

Akron police are investigating a shooting that left a 33-year-old woman in critical but stable condition Tuesday night at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, according to an Akron Police Department news release. Investigators suspect a verbal dispute led to the shooting that took place at 10:46 p.m. in the...

MEDINA — After having success at its inaugural event in 2022, Tats for Cats will return to Mission Possible Animal Hospital on Sunday, combining cats, tattoos and raising funds for a local nonprofit animal rescue organization. During Tats for Cats, people will donate to local nonprofit Alleycats and Aristocats...

There’s not a person among us who doesn’t wish 17-year-old Ethan Liming and his friends had found a different way to entertain themselves the night of June 2, 2022. Life is so fragile it only takes one momentary mistake to horribly change the lives of far too many people.

MEDINA — After a nine-month trial period, a local cat adoption center has moved to a permanent location, allowing visitors to come and visit with dozens of cats, whether they’d want to adopt one at the time or not. Cats Off the Square, formerly known as Cats on...

AKRON, Ohio — A 13-year-old boy was robbed outside a Walgreens store in the Highland Square neighborhood when another teen male said the boy would be shot if he didn’t hand over his wallet. Police say the robbery occurred just before 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Walgreens on...

So far in September, roughly 45 children have been reported missing in the Cleveland-Akron area, up from the already high 35 that went missing in August,

On September 26, 2023, the Medina County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions. Resolution 23-0761 sanctioned the final changes for the 2023 Substation Road Improvement Project. Another resolution, 23-0762, decided to close State Road in Hinckley Township.

The new superintendent of Akron Public Schools sat down with News 5 for a wide-randing conversation on his district's performance, school safety, the future of North High, and snow days.