Akron City Hall will close on December 25 and January 1, with delayed trash/recycling services. Extra holiday trash can be placed curbside without charge, and the city offers a Christmas tree mulching program.

Matt Walker was arrested by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in connection with an Akron drive-by shooting. He faces multiple charges, including assault and weapons violations.

A former church set to be a community center in Lorain, Ohio, was destroyed by fire, suspected to be arson. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arsonist.

An 84-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Northfield Center Township. Joseph Zolnowski has been charged with leaving the scene, and the case is still under investigation.

A couple in Summit County has been charged with raping and physically abusing an infant, resulting in severe injuries. They are held on $1 million bond each.

The final implosion of the historic Avon Lake power plant occurred early Thursday, with optimal weather ensuring safety and minimal environmental impact.

The NWS Cleveland forecasts high pressure and a clipper system to bring lake-effect snow to the region from Friday night into Saturday, with significant accumulations possible.

A woman died in a head-on crash with a garbage truck in Saybrook Township, Ohio. Brenda Hawes veered into the opposite lane, colliding with the car driven by Larry McGirr, who was unharmed.

An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Northfield Center Township, and authorities are seeking a blue Ford Explorer and the driver responsible.

A woman in Ashtabula County died falling through ice while trying to rescue her dog, her family found her, and officials confirmed the incident through surveillance.

Nick Chubb of the Cleveland Browns is on injured reserve due to a foot injury, which ended his season. In response, the team has acquired Brenden Bates and Jacob Kibodi.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $825 million, with no grand prize winner on Dec. 17. An Ohio ticket won $40,000 while others won smaller amounts. The next drawing is eagerly anticipated.

A 14-year-old boy shot by Cleveland police had removed his ankle monitor and was involved in a car break-in incident when the confrontation occurred. He now faces multiple charges.