Derek Kreider

Akron Beacon Journal This story will be updated. Voters across Summit County went to the polls May 5 to decide on a host of issues

Akron Beacon Journal This story will be updated. Five Republicans lined up for the chance to face incumbent Democrat Emilia Sykes

Akron Beacon Journal The agreement stipulates that WM donate $1 million over ten years to a community fund with a resident-led board at Akron Community Foundation, or similar third-party foundation.

Akron City Council ratified an agreement between the city and WM that outlines steps for the trash hauler to aid communities affected by opprations.

Akron Beacon Journal At Akron's State of the City, Mayor Shammas Malik announced a down- payment assistance program for homebuyers where people meeting certain criteria will be eligible for up to $7,500 in assistance.

Akron Beacon Journal As winners of the eighth annual Akron Parks Challenge, Heintz Hillcrest Park in Firestone Park is set to receive $150,000 in city funds to improve the park.

Akron Beacon Journal This is a developing story and will be updated.

Summit County Metro Parks officers are now known as police instead of rangers, but Chief Joshua Hamblen says they're still the same helpful folks.

Ten years ago, the Jeters began buying property in Akron's Ward 8. They said they treat being landlords as providing a service.

Akron Beacon Journal Eliminating lot size minimums would make Akron more attractive to builders, resulting in new homes, Planning Director Kyle Julien said.