Akron

COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Ohio with yet another record number set Thursday; the city of Akron has recorded its worst year for violent homicides in at least a decade; home sales in Ohio continue to soar, up more than 18% in September from the same month a year ago, and more stories.

Despite the financial challenges theater has experienced because of the pandemic, Rubber City Theatre is taking a leap by committing to Actors' Equity Association.

The farmer's market takes place over the next two Saturdays at Lock 3

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is allowing more than one drop-box for collecting absentee ballots, but only at the board of elections office in each county.

Kent State University has announced it will begin expanded coronavirus testing on campus, new numbers released in long-term care facilities COVID deaths, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson extends the city’s civil emergency declaration through Oct. 31, and more stories.

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WKSU's Mark Arehart talks with activist and writer Rachel Cargle about opening Elizabeth's pop-up bookshop in Akron.

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, September 24:Protesters take to the streets in Cleveland, ColumbusBWU poll shows Ohio is a tossupError by…

In 2018, singer-songwriter Angie Haze led a performance with her theatrical ensemble, The Angie Haze Project, at the Akron Civic Theatre.

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, September 23:Kent State warns students to avoid gatheringsCOVID-19 cases, positivity rate dropState unveils…