Akron

In Akron, Ohio, a chilling incident has left a profound impact on the life of Porsha Williams-Harris, a local woman who survived a harrowing shooting outside her home in the Ellet neighborhood. The event, which occurred on February 23, serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and its lasting scars,   both…

In a startling incident that has captured the attention of both local authorities and the community, an 11-year-old boy from Canton, Ohio, has been taken into custody on felony charges related to false threats made against the Stark County Library. This unfortunate series of events began on a Tuesday morning when the Crisis Center Suicide…

In a significant development highlighting the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation, the U.S. Marshals Service, via the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), successfully apprehended Unique Thorn, a 26-year-old Baltimore murder suspect, in Massillon, Ohio, early this morning. The arrest comes as a result of a coordinated effort among law enforcement agencies across state lines…

In a significant case of financial misconduct, two tax preparers from Akron, Ohio, have been found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that misappropriated over $1.2 million in government relief funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. The defendants, Mustafa Ayoub Diab, 41, and Elizabeth Lorraine Robinson, 33, exploited their clients’ personal information to file deceptive applications…

In a tense and dramatic turn of events on Thursday night in Jackson Township, Ohio, a man was taken into custody after allegedly holding a victim hostage for several hours during a standoff with police. The incident unfolded at approximately 7:30 p.m. at a residence on Scotsbury Street Northwest, prompting a swift response from local…

In a significant step towards improving mental health care access for underserved communities, the Greater Stark County Urban League has unveiled the Cultural Ally Program, a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between behavioral health services and diverse populations. Funded by a substantial $159,000 grant from Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, this…

In a harrowing case that has brought to light the pervasive issue of domestic violence, Eric Branch, a 32-year-old resident of Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the brutal beating of his live-in girlfriend last November. Branch was found guilty of felonious assault during a one-day trial held last week,…

In Akron, Ohio, the struggle with homelessness is a stark reality for many. As of late January 2024, 690 individuals in Summit County were reported to be experiencing homelessness, reflecting a concerning 56% increase since the 2022 count. Among them was Mathew Seifert, a man who knows this struggle all too well. After enduring 12…

In a shocking revelation, Canton city officials recently uncovered a distressing scene at a rental home on Wertz Avenue SW, where a man and a woman were allegedly operating a rescue-type operation under the name Little Goblins Rattery & Rescue. The situation escalated when city officials responded to complaints and discovered over 250 live rats,…