A crash in Montville Township early Sunday morning knocked down traffic lights, making the intersection a four-way stop.

The crash happened on Wooster Pike Road (State Route 3) at Lexington Ridge Drive, according to the Montville Police Department's Facebook page.

The police said the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has been notified about the traffic lights that were knocked down and said they won't be back up until sometime the week of Nov.23.

A tractor-trailer ignited in flames when it rolled over and spilled fuel in a crash that happened along State Route 5 in Ravenna early Sunday morning.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports the 39-year-old driver drove off the right side of State Route 5 hitting a guard rail.

Newschannel 5 reports the tractor-trailer was loaded with 8,000 gallons of octane gasoline.

There were no serious injuries in the crash, as the driver was able to escape, but he will be cited for failure to control.

Officials say neither alcohol or drugs played a part in the crash.

State Route 5 will be closed possibly for the next few days. The Ohio Department of Transportation suggests drivers take State Route 14 and Interstate 76 instead.

Rob Winebrenner, father of slain Akron police officer Justin Winebrenner, said he has forgiven the man who took his son away from him.

"I said I can forgive him so I can move on. I wish it didn't happen that night. I wish he would gone home and stayed home, but what happened happened; I can't change that."

Family and friends of Justin Winebrenner paid tribute to the man they all knew on the eve of the 1-year anniversary of his death at Barberton High School on Sunday.

Rob Winebrenner said on a day they will release balloons into the air in his son's honor would not be a sad day, but a day to reflect on the amount of good Justin did for a number of people.

"Inside, yes, we're sad. We are mad, but I think on the outside it's more of remembering him and moving on and looking forward and seeing the things he did left behind in peoples minds."

Kenan Ivery killed Justin Winebrenner on November 16th 2015 at Papa Don's Pub, after they got into an argument that led to Ivery being kicked out of the bar.

Ivery was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Winebrenner.

Joel Green, a childhood friend of Justin's, said he will always remember his smile and will always remember him as a caring person. Green said he knows Winebrenner was there with them Sunday.

"We know he is looking down today," Green said. "We couldn't have more beautiful weather today and I think if Justin was standing here today, he would smile."

Ohio Representative Greta Johnson was in attendance and played a big part in naming a portion of the highway along US Route 224 after Winebrenner. Johnson said Winebrenner died helping others.

"Justin was a helper and he died doing what helpers do."

She said riding on the highway named after Justin gives her a daily reminder of the man he was and what it means to be a helper as an elected official.

"I carry him with me and all helpers in the job that I do. His highway sign welcomes me home from every trip everyday to Columbus."

Scott Snyder, founder of the non-profit organization Hero's Rock, presented Justin Winebrenner's daughter Charlee the "CrimeDawg" Rocker that is a replica of the car Winebrener drove as an Akron police officer.

"We created the crime dog for Charlee [Justin Winebrenner's daughter] to reflect Justin's service to his community and who he was."

Snyder and his wife Trish founded Hero's Rock after they learned about a soldier being killed in Afghanistan, a week after learning he was going to be a father.

From pulling a person from a burning car to buying a four-wheeler for a young boy who had his stolen, Snyder said Justin gave his life for others.

"A policeman's motto is to protect and serve. Justin lived by these words on and off the job."

Over 50-100 balloons were let off into the air and many people clapped in celebration, before heading to Green Diamond Grille to watch the Cleveland Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rob Winebrenner said it is a great show of support to see how many people came out to honor his son. He told the crowd before leaving it's because of them he is able to go on.

"Its because of you, each of you. I am able to stand tall."

Democratic mayoral nominee Dan Horrigan says his campaign is still working hard, despite the success of other Democrats in the past.

"You always work hard. You don't take anything for granted. Nobody gives you anything, " Horrigan tells WAKR.net. "You've gotta go out and earn it, and that's one of the great characteristics of the city...we've earned every everything that we've had. Nobody gives us anything."

Horrigan faces challenges from Republican Eddie Sipplen and Independent Bill Melver. The city of Akron historically leans heavily Democratic, and has had a Democratic mayor leading the city for the past 30 years.

There are more than 20,000 registered Democrats in Akron, compared to more than 2,800 that identify themselves as Republican, according to the Summit County Board of Elections data. There are over 99,000 voters who identify as independent.

Horrigan says his campaign's efforts on the ground proved to be an important tool, saying candidates have to understand the voters' needs and concerns. "This campaign has always been about issues," Horrigan says. "And it's about the voters. It's not about me, and it's not about the other opponent. It's about what they (voters) care about. Because that's what elections are for."

Akron will elect a new mayor for the first time in nearly 30 years next Tuesday. Early voting through the weekend hours at the Summit County Board of Elections, 500 Grant Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday. Precincts will be open the usual times for in-person voting on Tuesday.

Ohio Senator Rob Portman offered his support for Republican mayoral candidate Eddie Sipplen during his visit to Akron on Saturday.

"I was excited when Eddie agreed to step up and run," Portman said at Sipplen's campaign headquarters on W.Exchange Street.. "I think Akron needs Eddie Sipplen." Senator Portman, as part of his first Super Saturday grassroots campaign event traveled across nearly all of Ohio, in an effort to reach 25,000 voters in one day.

He also gave his thoughts on why he thinks Eddie Sipplen would be the best leader for the city.

"He's a guy with his MBA, his legal degree; he's got great qualifications," Portman said. "He knows how to work across the aisle and work with everybody and that will be great for Akron." With the election less than a couple of weeks away, the two candidates, Sipplen and Dan Horrigan, are ramping up their efforts to convince voters to punch their ticket as the next mayor of the Rubber City. Portman's team assisted Sipplen's campaign Saturday in reaching more than 1,500 voters by going door-to-door and asking for their vote.

Sipplen says his focus is on the people of Akron. "We [he and Portman] talked about the financial aspects of the campaign and he was like look; it's not about the money in the campaign its about what you are going to do for the people. Stay focused on that." Sipplen says his campaign has always been one that wants to talk to voters directly and that involves getting out into the neighborhoods. He says that's what he's always done and it won't change, as the November election approaches. "I'm not taking it for granted," Sipplen said. "I'm knocking on the doors. Every volunteer that's out there knocking on the doors. I'm out knocking with them so they know that I walk the talk."

WAKR contacted Horrigan for comment on this story, but he was unavailable.

The general election to choose the next mayor will be on Tuesday, November 3rd.

The man shot while riding a bicycle in Akron on Saturday has been identified as 60-year-old Mike Finney, Newschannel 5 reports.

Police said they found the body of Finney on the front lawn of a home in the area of Cole ave and Andrus street.

The cause of death was ruled a homicide.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at (330) 375-2490.

The coat giveaway at Mason community learning center Saturday was suppose to start at noon, but mother nature had other plans and East Principal Vyrone Finney decided to open the doors at 11:45a.m..

Fifteen minutes later; the coats were gone.

"We actually exceeded are number from last year and we actually have over 500 people here," Finney said. "We ran out of coats to pass out as you can see and alot of people are leaving home empty handed and I'm kind of upset about that."

The coat giveaway was able to provide more than 300 people with coats, Finney said.

Finney started the non-profit orgranization VAF Community Health and Wellness to help kids and families in need. He said its an honor to be able to help people in the community that helped raise him.

"It's a blessing to have an opportunity to give back, be an inspiration, be a role model and to be able to do something positive and productive for the kids."

Akron resident Janessa Jokela was excited to hear about Finney and what he was doing for the community. Jokela said she would have been lost if it wasn't for him and his efforts to donate coats to kids and families in need.

"We were excited because times are tough right now. I'm not working," Jokela said. " I'm glad something like this existed because I don't know what I would have done withoout it."

One of the many reasons Finney decided to help students get winter coats was because he noticed a number of his students wearing thin hoodies walking to school. He knew he had to do something about it.

"This year seeing kids coming to schools with little thin hoodies on, I knew it was a need for some thick coats because in the winter time it gets really really cold." He added, "alot of our kids live more than two miles away from the school, but if you live less than two miles you have to walk to school. If you live more than two miles, you have to ride the bus unless you are in high school; those kids just have to walk to school regardless."

Kimberly Mcintyre has four kids and was one of the many that came to the event unable to receive a coat. Mcintyre said although she's disappointed, people did leave the event happy and that's what she cares about.

"It was a good idea and he should continue having it," Mcintyre said. "Just because a couple of people are disappointed. A lot of people aren't. A lot of people can have clothes for their kids and that's the main thing."

Jokela says she thinks Finney is a great man and glad he did this for the community

"He is an amazing person and I am going to pray that God blesses him," Jokela said. "Something like this is huge and it does a lot for a lot of families. It's great and we appreciate him for it."

Finney and his non-profit will hold another coat giveway at Balch Street Fitness Center on November 14th.

An Akron man was found dead early Saturday morning in front of a home on Akron's South side.

The 60 year-old male appeared to be riding a bicycle, while he was shot in the area of Cole Avenue and Andrus Street.

No information on a suspect is available at this time.

The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autospy later today.

The victim's name is being withheld until officials positively ID the victim and notifies the family.

Anyone with information is ssdked to contact tghe Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at (330)-375-2490.