Akron-Canton Airport

Akron-Canton Airport partners with a local apiary to take care of more than 90 bee hives on airport property while two local farmers tend to the airfield.

Akron-Canton Airport officials unveiled the airport's new three year strategic plan on Wednesday. Officials began the planning process in December, they said.

A interactive installation at the Akron-Canton Airport created with help from Akron Children’s Museum aims to teach children about careers aviation.

Akron-Canton Airport has 60 bee hives as part of a new initiative to bolster the community's bee population. The airport is working in conjunction with Hartville Honey Bee Farm.

The proposed streetcar would connect downtown Canton to the Akron-Canton Airport, with stops at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village and Belden Village shopping area. The project is expected to cost between $50 million and $100 million, according to officials.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has decided to drop its mask mandate; state agencies and organizations will start planning to assist Ukrainian refugees at a summit in Northeast Ohio next week; Ohio lawmakers are rushing to extend the deadline for the return of overseas absentee ballots as debate over new state legislative maps continues; and more stories.

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a second set of Ohio Statehouse district maps that retained strong Republican majorities and sent them back for a third try; Hudson Mayor Craig Schubert has called a special city council meeting Tuesday to consider suspending City Manager Jane Howington, pending removal; the proposed merger of two low-cost airlines will likely impact travelers flying out of Akron-Canton and Cleveland Hopkins airports; and more stories.

Concerns over the frequencies from the towers affecting communication and landing of airplanes prompted the pause of installations.

Tuesday saw another huge spike in COVID-19 cases in Ohio; the Cleveland Clinic is extending its postponement of non-essential surgeries; Delta, United Airlines cancel routes; and more stories.

After speculation that it would drop its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, The University of Akron is keeping it in place but with relaxed requirements; a Holmes County missionary group is calling for a day of prayer in support of 17 members who were abducted by a Haitian gang 12 days ago; an Akron man convicted of setting fires that killed nine of his neighbors has been sentenced to nine consecutive life terms in prison without parole; and more stories.