James Edward, McCartney, 81. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of James “Jim” McCartney, born on April 28,1944. Jim passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, after a beautiful ...

GREEN — The footprint of schools in the City of Green is changing as Greenwood Early Learning Center on Graybill Road and Green Middle School on Steese Road were recently demolished. The ...

AKRON — A white-cheeked gibbon was born June 27 at the Akron Zoo. The zoo’s adult female gibbon, Parker, gave birth at 4:20 p.m. The entire gibbon family will have access to the public indoor ...

Public Library continue Live at the Library with the Cliff Habian Trio on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 2 pm at the Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. Enjoy a concert ...

BARBERTON: Officers located a known drug user June 23 and spoke to him. The man was found with a hypodermic syringe in his pocket and he was charged with possession of drug abuse instruments. A ...

The Bozzelli Race for the Future honors Libert and Madeline Bozzelli, local humanitarians who dedicated their lives to giving back to the Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, and Summit County communities. This ...

Nancy Gaylord Powers, 83, passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on March 29, 2025. A devoted mother, naturalist, conservationist, and artist, Gay valued quality over ...

WEST AKRON — When the curtains rise at Firestone Community Learning Center (CLC) this weekend on the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” it will be the first time an Ohio high school ...

AKRON — Summit County officials gathered on Frederick Boulevard on Akron’s west side to celebrate the grand opening of THRIVE House, a new facility that will provide transitional housing and ...

Celebrate Earth Day in Acorn Alley with a fun-filled event featuring a Makers Market, Farmers Market, exclusive store discounts, and eco-friendly crafts. Shop handmade goods, fresh produce, and ...

COVENTRY — Construction is underway of a new Dairy Queen (DQ) on Manchester Road in Coventry Township. The new location is being built on the west side of Manchester Road just north of the ...

Photo courtesy of Barberton City Schools BARBERTON — Four Cities Compact fire/EMT seniors were recently recognized at the Wadsworth Fire Department for completing the two-year career and ...