Sunset Smoke Shop on North Portage Path in Akron was robbed at gunpoint Oct. 7 around midnight. Suspects have not yet been identified.

The Beacon Journal is creating a tree for Akron Children's Holiday Tree Festival, and we need your help.

This story has been updated with additional information. Eleven people were confirmed to have been sent to the hospital as a result of the Arch Street fire. One dog caught in the fire is deceased. The ...

Fights among spectators at recent Akron City Series game leads to APS changing remaining 2026 schedule. Akron Public Schools has moved City Series football games in Weeks 8, 9 and 10 to Saturday ...