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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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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.
Ravenna City Schools making cuts to busing, staffing, extra-curriculars as state places district in 'fiscal caution'
RAVENNA, Ohio — As the new academic year approaches for Ravenna City Schools, families with children in the district will need to get used to some major changes after the state of Ohio placed the Portage County school system in the "fiscal caution" category earlier this summer. According to...
Davey Elementary PTO fundraising for more accessible play spaces
Davey Elementary School has three playground areas, but they are so inaccessible that some children with special needs miss out on their daily recess time. If they can even get to the play areas, these children often sit on the sidelines, watching as their peers enjoy unstructured time, games and laughter.
'So surreal': Quite a moment awaits Jonny Marshall, his family, friends at Paris Olympics
Akron native Jonny Marshall is in Paris, France on a business trip. Yes, he plans to do some sightseeing, too, but that will come after he competes as a swimmer for Great Britain in the 2024 Summer Olympics. ...
Northeast Ohio Forecast: Sunny Skies, Warm Temps Ahead
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland and surrounding areas are in for a delightful weather experience today, with sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 80 degrees. Residents can look forward to a fantastic Friday with clear conditions perfect for outdoor activities. According to the US National Weather Service in Cleveland, the...
Nationwide plans 5% staff reduction in its insurance business over the next year
Nationwide said Friday that it plans to reduce its headcount by about 5% over the next year. The insurer and financial services company said the cuts will come from its property and casualty operations and its technology teams. There will be no cuts in the company's financial services operations. Nationwide said it hopes...
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
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