Young racers from around the world gathered at Derby Downs on Saturday for the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships, with two Akron competitors earning Local Division world titles. Nearly 300 racers from across the United States, Canada and Japan competed after spending months building their gravity-powered race Read more
WellAbility, which provides a community integration and wellness services for adults with developmental differences, is opening its first permanent community hub in downtown Wadsworth at 112 College Street on Aug. 14. Since launching, WellAbility has focused on community-based programming, taking participants into local parks, businesses, volunteer opportunities, events and other Read more
Federal health officials have linked a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants in Ohio and four other states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say the affected lettuce was served at some Taco Read more
Canadian wildfire smoke is continuing to blanket northeast Ohio today (July 17), creating air quality conditions considered hazardous for everyone and forcing the cancellation of several major outdoor events. A “Code Maroon” air quality advisory is in effect through midnight for Summit, Medina, Portage, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Read more
What began as a missed connection at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has turned into a story that feels like it came straight from a romantic comedy. On July 8, Grace Rombach was flying from Cleveland to Orlando when she noticed an aircraft maintenance worker she hoped to meet. They never Read more
The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling that could have a major impact on homeowners facing foreclosure. The court ruled Wednesday that a homeowner who unsuccessfully tries to stop a foreclosure can still appeal the case after the home has been sold, and may be able to recover Read more
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors can ask an appeals court for permission to challenge a judge’s decision to overturn a jury’s guilty verdict. The 4-3 ruling came in a case involving a Cuyahoga County woman. The court also overturned a 1987 Ohio decision that had prevented prosecutors Read more
Three Russian nationals have been indicted in a sweeping international cybercrime case that federal prosecutors say caused more than $62 million in losses to victims, including organizations in Ohio. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced the charges Tuesday, saying the case is the result of Read more
The American Red Cross is asking people to roll up their sleeves now as the nation faces an emergency blood shortage. The blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, leaving hospitals with fewer lifesaving blood products at a time when demand can rise because of summer accidents and trauma cases. Read more
The community is coming together this weekend to support a local husband and father facing a devastating cancer diagnosis. David Evans, 37, was recently diagnosed with a rare Stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread throughout his body. According to his family, doctors have given him a prognosis of 12 Read more
