Local fallen firefighter leaves behind wife, 2 children
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM · 1 min read
A veteran North Royalton firefighter was killed Monday night while battling a house fire in Broadview Heights.