Sometimes paradise isn’t a plane ride away—it’s hiding in southeastern Ohio, nestled among the rolling hills of Vinton County, where Lake Hope State Park quietly awaits those wise enough to seek it ...

These 8 state parks offer unforgettable adventures and stunning scenery that make every mile of your journey worthwhile! This woodland jewel hides in the rolling hills of Vinton County like a ...

In honor of Akron's bicentennial, Summit Metro Parks Executive Director Lisa King shares her vision for the park system and ...

The City of Akron has announced that during routine testing of the city’s water system, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that water in two locations exceeded the maximum ...

Many high profile cases remain a mystery. Since 2021, Beacon Journal has new light on these cold cases, with the hope of ...

A look at the Akron RubberDucks' scores and schedule for July 2025 as they battle for first place in the Eastern League.

Hinckley Police Chief Mel Wiley disappeared in July 1985. Could he still be alive? Speculation continues 40 years later.

A 43-year-old woman died in a boating accident at Lake Pueblo State Park on July 19. The accident involved a powered watercraft and contact with the engine propeller.

The Kamas Valley and its ecosystem is one of a kind, which is why the Summit Land Conservancy is working so hard to preserve its open spaces.

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP ‒ A 16-year-old Canton girl is being treated at Akron Children's Hospital after being under water for 7 to 8 minutes in the lake at Wood's Tall Timber Resort, 1921 Tall Timber ...

The Colorado Summit and Salt Lake Shred meet Friday night in Ultimate Frisbee Association play.