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You might know that the Ohio & Erie Canal put Akron on the map. But the legacy of the individuals who built the canal is...
01/02/2026

You might know that the Ohio & Erie Canal put Akron on the map. But the legacy of the individuals who built the canal is less well-known, said Charlotte Gintert, cultural resources specialist for Summit MetroParks.

While much of the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal is well-documented, the stories behind those who built it have been forgotten over time. Reporter/Producer Anna Huntsman dug into their history for our social media series, "Hidden History."

A Greene County teenager is the first child to die from the flu this season. The Ohio Department of Health said that the...
01/02/2026

A Greene County teenager is the first child to die from the flu this season. The Ohio Department of Health said that the death should be a reminder to all parents and families that “influenza, though common, is a serious health threat.”

Ohio Department of Health reminds parents that it is not too late to vaccinate their children for the flu.

In the race for U.S. Senate in Ohio, incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) and Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown have alre...
01/02/2026

In the race for U.S. Senate in Ohio, incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) and Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown have already drawn battle lines over the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.

The 43-day-long federal government shutdown ended in November, but the issue at the center of it is still unresolved going into 2026.

East Cleveland City School District has been released from state oversight, officials announced on Dec. 24, after more t...
01/02/2026

East Cleveland City School District has been released from state oversight, officials announced on Dec. 24, after more than seven years of work to improve test scores and catch up struggling students.

East Cleveland City School District is celebrating the news that comes after it saw improvements on its state report card in 2025.

The Akron Public Art Commission unveiled the Akron Public Art Inventory in December. The inventory includes more than 70...
01/02/2026

The Akron Public Art Commission unveiled the Akron Public Art Inventory in December. The inventory includes more than 700 pieces of art and cultural items owned by, funded by or located on city-owned property.

The Akron Public Art Inventory is an interactive database with more than 700 pieces of art and cultural items across the city.

Akron has awarded nearly $400,000 in grants to businesses and entrepreneurs across the city as part of the latest round ...
01/01/2026

Akron has awarded nearly $400,000 in grants to businesses and entrepreneurs across the city as part of the latest round of funding for its Great Streets Akron Initiative.

Through the Great Streets Akron Initiative, the city has awarded grants to help local businesses either support general operations and business development or for exterior improvements, according to city officials.

Twenty-five years ago, David Giffels – then a columnist for the Akron Beacon Journal – wrote an article with 10 question...
12/31/2025

Twenty-five years ago, David Giffels – then a columnist for the Akron Beacon Journal – wrote an article with 10 questions and predictions for the year 2025. The article was subsequently placed in a time capsule and opened this past summer as part of the city’s bicentennial celebration.

In 2000, then-Akron Beacon Journal columnist David Giffels made predictions for what the city would be like in 2025. What did he get right?

Income, property ownership and financial stability were the leading indicators of enrollment in clinical cancer studies,...
12/30/2025

Income, property ownership and financial stability were the leading indicators of enrollment in clinical cancer studies, according to a new study of Northeast Ohio cancer patients published by Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals.

A recent study by Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals finds that financial status, rather than race, is the biggest determining factor in clinical trial enrollment.

An Ohio group of cannabis and h**p advocates submitted their initial petition signatures Monday in an effort to overturn...
12/30/2025

An Ohio group of cannabis and h**p advocates submitted their initial petition signatures Monday in an effort to overturn the recent law that overhauls the state’s recreational ma*****na program.

Ohioans for Cannabis Choice said over email it sent both the Ohio Secretary of State and Ohio Attorney General’s offices more than 1,000 signatures.

As Cleveland moves to expand public access to Lake Erie, rising drownings reveal what experts call a dangerous gap betwe...
12/30/2025

As Cleveland moves to expand public access to Lake Erie, rising drownings reveal what experts call a dangerous gap between growing waterfront use and water safety preparedness.

As Cleveland moves to expand public access to Lake Erie, rising drownings reveal what experts call a dangerous gap between growing waterfront use and water safety preparedness.

Around 150,000 of the 5.5 million workers in Ohio will get a 30-cent increase come Jan. 1 when the minimum wage rises to...
12/30/2025

Around 150,000 of the 5.5 million workers in Ohio will get a 30-cent increase come Jan. 1 when the minimum wage rises to $11 an hour.

That's an increase of 30 cents an hour for non-tipped employees in Ohio.

Fourteen counties across Northeast Ohio are considered oral health deserts where residents have trouble accessing dental...
12/29/2025

Fourteen counties across Northeast Ohio are considered oral health deserts where residents have trouble accessing dental care. Delaying care can cause pain and a myriad of health problems.

Fourteen counties across Northeast Ohio are considered oral health deserts where residents have trouble accessing dental care. Delaying care can cause pain and a myriad of health problems.

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