Akron

For Don King of Akron, finding mushrooms in local forests isn't just fun. Cooking with wild fungi can help Northeast Ohioans stave off high blood pressure and dementia.

Ellis ran "The Reporter" for more than 30 years, taking over from his father who started the paper in 1969. Those who knew him say it was Ellis' mission to lift up the Black community in Akron.

The mass shooting occurred in East Akron at a birthday party. Lateris Cook, 27, of Akron was killed. Akron police are still investigating the shooting.

The funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce will go toward developing and producing the next generation of rubber and plastics.

Henderson will replace former Chief Joseph Natko, who announced his retirement in March. He was sworn in Friday morning with a ceremonial celebration to be announced in the coming weeks, according to a press release from the city.

Harding has served as acting chief since January, when former Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett retired. His swearing in follows a tumultuous search.

Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich requested the charge against Tavion Koonce-Williams be dropped. Koonce-Williams was charged for carrying a fake gun.

The city previously announced the search was down to two internal candidates: Acting Chief Brian Harding and Deputy Chief Jesse Leeser.

The mayor touted his administration's commitment to transparency, efforts to address public safety and new ideas to solve gun violence.

Cuyahoga Falls has proposed a new zoning code for the Merriman Valley and Schumacher area. The city's planning commission approved the proposal Tuesday night after making changes based on resident input.