April Helms

3 days ago | beaconjournal.com | April Helms

The Art on the Green show has run for more than 40 years. Changing the date of the show would pose challenges, members say. The Hudson Society of Artists has hosted multiple art shows in its history, but its largest show is Art on the Green in August. However, the future of the show is uncertain as the group struggles to search for another space with the coming closure of Joann Fabrics.

1 week ago | beaconjournal.com | April Helms

Akron police are investigating the Sunday, April 13 shooting of a 35-year-old man early this morning. Police were called to the 1300 block of Brittain Road just before 4 a.m. on a report of a shooting, according to the Akron police. Responding officers found the man dead from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim’s name is being withheld pending further investigation. According to preliminary information received by Akron police, there was an altercation at the bar.

3 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | April Helms

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3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | April Helms

Early April is bringing more than showers to the area. Wednesday afternoon brought heavy rain, lightning and hail to much of Northeast Ohio. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, much of the area had anywhere from a half inch to 1 1/2 inches of rain late this morning into the early afternoon. Much of northern Ohio remains under a flood watch, effective at 8 tonight through Sunday morning, the National Weather Service said. Counties impacted include Medina, Stark and Summit.

3 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | April Helms

A toddler was shot in the abdomen Wednesday afternoon on Hyde Park Avenue and transported to Akron Children's Hospital to undergo surgery, Akron police said. The condition of the boy, who is nearly 2, was unknown, said Deputy Chief Michael A. Miller. In addition, a 17-year-old male transported himself to the hospital with an injury to his leg that investigators believe may be related. Another 17-year-old male was detained by Akron police.