More than 20 local acts to perform covers of famous songs by The Black Keys, Devo, Chrissie Hynde, Nine Inch Nails, Michael Stanley and others.

The legendary Akron-based band, thrice nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will return to their home state during ...

Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including the return of pro boxing, a war on rodents and ...

In the late 1940s, when housing discrimination was common, what is now Cascade Valley Metro Park included a neighborhood ...

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre was lucky to get such a recent hit as “Waitress,” marketing director Capri Parrish Williams says. When planning for the 2024-25 season, Civic saw there was a break in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - “What we like to see is ... had the most diverse and inclusive recruitment class in the history of the Akron Fire Department. Chief Akbar is the first African American ...

He said the theme of the convention: “Theatre, Politics, and National Development” could not be more relevant at this time in the nation’s history. “As we navigate the complexities of ...

According to a release from the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Isaiah McKinney pleaded guilty to the April 2024 shooting of Gregory Dykes, Jr. outside his apartment in Akron. McKinney ...

Ohio sportsmen hunted their way into the record ... That was the fourth-highest total in the Buckeye State's history. This year's deer season began Sept. 14, 2024. The harvest results include ...

it's time to test your knowledge of local NFL history. The Beacon Journal has compiled a list of all-time Super Bowl starters who hail from the Greater Akron-Canton area or attended high school or ...

The Root Beer Lady tells the story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects the beauty and hardships of Molter’s ...