AKRON, Ohio – Nearly two years after the abandoned, condemned Rolling Acres Mall in Akron was demolished, a new developer has plans to construct a massive commercial building that could bring hundreds of new jobs to the area. The Akron City Council approved the sale of the former Rolling Acres Mall site to a developer […]
500 new jobs appear ready to head to the old Rolling Acres Mall in Akron. AKRON — Breaking news out of Summit County tonight. 500 new jobs appear ready to head to the old Rolling Acres Mall in Akron. Akron City Council is expected to approve sale of the old mall site to a […]
AKRON, Ohio– Downtown Akron’s New Year’s Eve celebration, First Night Akron, has come to an end after 22 years. The Downtown Akron Partnership announced on Monday it is retiring the event. “We are honored to have been a champion of this beloved event and look forward to DAP’s next chapter in improving the downtown neighborhood,” […]
The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is offering free taxi rides for Summit County residents starting at 6 p.m. on July 3 until 6 a.m. on July 5. Police said officials are doing this to make sure no one drinks and drives. The campaign is called Arrive Alive. The number to call to set up a […]
AKRON, Ohio – One of the firefighters at the center of controversy for allegedly making pornographic content at an Akron fire station has retired. According to Akron Fire Union President Steve Barker, Provisional Lt. Deanne Eller retired from her position on Friday. The other firefighter allegedly involved with the videos — Lt. Art Dean — […]
AKRON, Ohio – The City of Akron began demolition of the historic Rubber Bowl Stadium. The demolition was ordered due to a public safety risk to residents and the surrounding properties. Built in 1940, the stadium served as the home for the Akron Zips football team until 2008. READ MORE: News5Cleveland.com Article Courtesy of WEWS News […]
AKRON, Ohio — Two Akron firefighters have been placed on paid leave. Akron Press Secretary and Assistant Director of Law Ellen Lander Nischt tells FOX 8 News the firefighters are on leave pending an investigation into allegations involving pornographic videos. She says those alleged videos potentially were created in an Akron fire station. The following is a […]
AKRON, OH (WOIO) – The Akron Municipal Court closed at noon on Tuesday and will only be open from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, due to the extreme temperatures and lack of air conditioning in the building. Officials said all hearing scheduled for this afternoon and tomorrow will be rescheduled for Thursday or Friday. People need to call […]
NORTH CANTON, Ohio– A United Airlines flight was diverted to Akron-Canton Airport on Thursday. The flight stopped to drop off a dog that was loaded onto the plane by mistake, a United spokeswoman told FOX 8 News. Flight 3996 was traveling from Newark to St. Louis. United said the pet was safely delivered to its […]
AKRON, Ohio – Music can be a powerful force, and one band is trying to prove it can even be used to end violence. “Truly, I don’t want another parent to feel like how I felt, that’s the key. I don’t want no one ever to feel like how I felt,” said Todd Burton, Founder of […]
KENT, Ohio– Kent State University has tapped former student and Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Keaton for its spring commencement speaker. The ceremony is set for May 12 and is Kent State’s second university-wide commencement. “Michael Keaton developed big dreams and a passion for bringing his characters to life that was sparked in part by his […]
AKRON, OH (WOIO) – A 48-year-old Akron man on trial for murdering his mother has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. Attorneys for Derrick Williams said when he heard his hometown mentioned on “Wheel of Fortune” he believed that was a message from Pat Sajak telling him to kill his mother. Akron man arrested […]