Jan 23, 2025 · Home of the West Side Leader and South Side News Leader newspapers! Your source for local news in Akron, Ohio.

Jan 23, 2025 · AKRON — Mayor Shammas Malik Jan. 9 joined community leaders and downtown Akron stakeholders at the Akron Civic Theatre where he announced surpassing initial …

Jan 23, 2025 · AKRON — Mayor Shammas Malik Jan. 9 joined community leaders and downtown Akron stakeholders at the Akron Civic Theatre where he announced surpassing initial …

Nov 21, 2024 · Jean Ann Summerville, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 79, one day before her 80th birthday. Born in Akron, she …

Jan 16, 2025 · DOWNTOWN AKRON — Akron City Council continued to review the proposed 2025 capital budget for the city during the Jan. 13 meeting, focusing on the sewer and water …

Jan 9, 2025 · DOWNTOWN AKRON — Akron City Council members began reviewing the 2025 capital budget for the city Jan. 6. The approximately $368 million budget includes investments …

4 days ago · DOWNTOWN AKRON — The City of Akron has been awarded $175,000 for a mobile market initiative. Akron City Council Jan. 27 approved the acceptance and expenditure …

4 days ago · Akron singer-songwriter Tracey Thomas will release her new album and autobiography Feb. 1 at Weathervane Playhouse. Photo courtesy of Tracey Thomas

Oct 17, 2024 · AKRON — The Biden Administration announced last week a plan to replace all lead pipes in the country over the next 10 years. In the administration’s release, President Joe …

3 days ago · GREATER AKRON — After several mild winters, Northeast Ohio is experiencing its fair share of snow and cold temperatures this year resulting in lots of salting and plowing of …