Local police, fire and EMS departments could get more resources to handle emergencies at Ohio’s state parks under new recommendations released by Governor Mike DeWine. The Public Safety in Ohio State Parks Working Group came up with seven recommendations aimed at improving emergency response and helping local departments that assist Read more
The Akron Zoo is offering its annual Community Days for Summit County residents. During the month of September, residents can reserve free tickets to visit the zoo as a thank you for their continued support of the Akron Zoo. There is a limited number of tickets available each day and Read more
Here’s one more reason to call Ohio a football state. A new study ranks the Buckeye State fifth in the country for producing active NFL players, with 74 players born in Ohio. ACE.com looked at active players from the completed 2025 NFL season and where they were born. California took the Read more
If you get Medicaid in Summit County, keep an eye on your mailbox. The Ohio Department of Medicaid is sending letters to some adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion about new requirements that are set to begin January 1, 2027. Under the new rules, some adults ages 19 to 64 will Read more
Speeding has become so common that many drivers now consider it a normal part of being behind the wheel, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Three in ten drivers surveyed agreed with the statement, “No one actually drives the speed limit.” While most motorists said Read more
More than three weeks have passed since a 67-year-old Copley man disappeared, and his family is renewing its plea for help finding him. Dr. Frank J. Feher has not been seen since July 27, when he was last seen leaving his residence on South Hametown Road in Copley at approximately Read more
How much is never sitting in rush-hour traffic again worth to you? For some Ohio workers, apparently thousands of dollars a year. A new survey from Resume.io asked more than 3,000 workers how much salary they’d be willing to give up to avoid their regular commute. On average, Ohio workers Read more
Ohio football fans may not love this ranking. A new study from APWin ranks both of Ohio’s NFL stadiums among the five worst in the league based on fan reviews. Huntington Bank Field, home of the Cleveland Browns, came in fifth-worst with a weighted score of 4.47 out of five. Read more
The WCTV Foundation is hoping to clear up questions surrounding the loss of Wadsworth High School football broadcasts, saying the issue is a staffing shortage, not a lack of community support or interest. According to the Foundation, WCTV currently has just one full-time employee along with limited part-time help. With Read more
The Barberton Community Foundation has created a new fund to help students and families who may struggle to afford the district’s new pay-to-participate fees. The Barberton Student Opportunity to Participate Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible students participating in middle and high school athletics, marching band and Read more
