The Unemployment Rate in Akron

Find out if prospects are getting better or worse.

Ohio Connections Academy students travel to Six Ohio Zoos

Field trips offer online students opportunity to connect and socialize with their peers

Summit County students recognized for academic achievement

Ohio Connections Academy students inducted into National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society

Ohio’s Oil and Gas Industry Offers Many Career Opportunities

New Career Guide and Video Series Offers Look at In-Demand Jobs in the Natural Gas and Oil Industry

Ohio Connections Academy Student Discovers Passion for Robotics

After Bout with Cancer, Student Uses Design Talents to Bring Joy to Others

Gas Prices in Akron are On The Up This Week

How does your neighborhood compare to the national average?

Akron-Born, Grammy-Winner James Ingram Dead At 66

The R&B singer had several hits in the 1980s and 1990s.

Firefighters from Across Ohio Train with Industry Experts

Summit County Firefighter attends free training on oil and gas incident response

Weekend disasters in NEO highlight importance of Giving Tuesday

‘Give Something That Means Something’ to bring comfort and hope to people in need

Before His Death, Boy Fulfills Wish To Walk Mom Down The Aisle

Keith Burkett, known as “Kourageous Keith” for his valiant battle with cancer for half his life, got one final wish before his death Monday.

FedEx Teams Up with Operation Warm to Give Coats to Kids - Akron

On Tuesday, October 16, FedEx Cares volunteers will visit Firestone Park Elementary School to put on a coat giving event for kids in need.

FedEx Teams Up with Operation Warm to Give Coats to Kids - Akron

On Tuesday, October 16, FedEx Cares volunteers will visit Firestone Park Elementary School to put on a coat giving event for kids in need.

Teachers Across Ohio “Energized” to Return to Their Classrooms

Teachers from Summit County attend workshops on energy education

Trump Attacks LeBron James After CNN Interview

After an interview from LeBron James' new "I Promise" school that aired on CNN, Trump took to Twitter to insult James and host Don Lemon.

Ohio Oil and Gas Scholarships Awarded to 62 Students

Student from Summit County pursuing degree in oil and gas industry

Midwest Regional Model Search Competition

Ten contestants to compete for the title of Midwest Model Search Winner.

Three Ohio Business Leaders Recognized as eBay Top Sellers

Lauren Ward, Michael Swoape, and Brian Robinson Travel to Washington, DC as part of United States of eBay Seller Advocacy Day

PGA: Akron Loses Bridgestone Invitational, Adds Senior Event

The Bridgestone Invitational has been a part of northeast Ohio for nearly 20 years.

City Barbeque Comes To Akron-Area

City Barbeque is now hiring for Fairlawn joint, which is opening in May of 2018.

United Flight Diverted After Pet Mistakenly Loaded On Plane

In yet another pet-related incident, a dog was mistakenly loaded on a United flight, forcing the plane to divert.

WITAN French Market

41st Annual Juried Arts and Craft Show

Toddler Dies In The Cold In Akron

A 2-year-old was found dead on a front porch on Friday. Temperatures got as low as 12 degrees that day.

Suspect In Police Shooting Charged In Akron

A man that allegedly shot at three police officers and attempted two carjackings has been arrested and indicted.

WITAN French Market

41st Annual Juried Arts and Crafts Show

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Man Found Dead On Porch By Meals On Wheels Worker

The 64-year-old man died of hypothermia, authorities say.

Fake, Handmade Gun Used In Attempted Robbery In Akron

Police say the man had a pole, a fake scope, a spring and two table legs fastened together to look like a rifle.

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Ohio's Third Frontier Supporting Tech Groups To Solve Drug Crisis

Ohio calls on institutions like Akron U to create tech-based drug addiction solutions such as pain management alternatives and apps.

Barberton Man To Be Deported For Lying About His Legal Status

The man is facing deportation for covering up paramilitary police service during the war in the former Yugoslavia.

Akron Postal Employees Sentenced For Stealing Pot From Mail

A supervisor and manager will spend time in prison for stealing weed from packages and then selling it.

Akron Man Arrested With Bomb Before Vigil Heads To Court

A 27-year-old was arrested in August, hours before a vigil honoring victims of Charlottesville, reportedly with bombs in his car.

Nuisance Wildlife Increasing ~ Rose Pest Solutions Responds By Adding Services

Environmental and lifestyle changes have increased nuisance wildlife where people live. Rose Pest Solutions adds wildlife capture as service

Ohio Officer Shot, Killed Responding To Domestic Incident

The officer died in surgery after being shot by a suspect at a home in Girard, Ohio.

Columbus Day Is No Longer Just A Day Off Work: It's A Day Of Pain To Many

In Akron, an attempt to rename the day as Indigenous Peoples Day split the all-Democrat city council along racial lines.

Partners in Time

Experience the 1800's and 21st century simultaneously in this unique love story. (Available in Massillon library):(The SEO library catalog.)