This week in Akron history, Gen. Simon Perkins bought 160 acres southwest of present-day intersection of Main and Exchange ...

Historical headlines from the week of May 25: A bountiful lake, a sturdy foundation, a spelling champion, a cranky coroner and a great humanitarian.

Once complete, the 2.75-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail will link the eastern and western neighborhoods surrounding Summit Lake and connect to the 101-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

AKRON, Ohio – The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, along with the city of Akron and Summit Lake residents, will hold a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the ...

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are investigating a body found in the water at Summit Lake Wednesday afternoon. Police say they responded around 5:45 p.m. to the 400 block of Ira Avenue after a ...

The Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail will feature a 2.75-mile multi-purpose trail accessible for hikers, walkers and bicyclists.