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February 12, 2026

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Akron Pushes Back On Proposed ICE Cooperation Mandates

While the City of Akron is not a “Sanctuary” city, like the city of Portland, Oregon, for example; it...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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With Valentine’s Day Approaching, New Study Says Showing Love Matters Most

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it turns out what counts most isn’t just how loved you feel, it’s how...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Restaurant Industry Update

It’s a busy weekend for restaurants! John Barker of the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance joined Ray. They discussed...

Posted By Steffany Murdock
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Akron Meth Trafficking Case

The last defendant in an Akron-area meth trafficking case has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Maurice...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Eight Plead Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case

Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a human trafficking ring operating out of two massage parlors in...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Report Shows Violent Crime Down in Major U.S. Cities

New national data from the White House shows violent crime declined sharply in many of the country’s largest cities...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Public Schools Hosting Talent Fair

Akron Public Schools is hosting a district-wide Talent Fair on Feb. 19 to fill nearly 180 positions for the...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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RubberDucks Launch “Quack Open a Book and Read” Program

The Akron RubberDucks are bringing back their popular reading program, Quack Open a Book and Read. Students who read...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Walsh University Offers Automatic Acceptance of Lourdes Students

Following the announcement that Lourdes University will close, Walsh University is offering automatic acceptance and a seamless transfer pathway...

Posted By Tina Heiberg

While the City of Akron is not a “Sanctuary” city, like the city of Portland, Oregon, for example; it is a town

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it turns out what counts most isn’t just how loved you feel, it’s how much love you

It’s a busy weekend for restaurants! John Barker of the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance joined Ray. They discussed the industry post

The last defendant in an Akron-area meth trafficking case has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Maurice Stewart, 31, of

Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a human trafficking ring operating out of two massage parlors in Warren. Investigators say

New national data from the White House shows violent crime declined sharply in many of the country’s largest cities in 2025. According

Akron Public Schools is hosting a district-wide Talent Fair on Feb. 19 to fill nearly 180 positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Akron RubberDucks are bringing back their popular reading program, Quack Open a Book and Read. Students who read four books between

Following the announcement that Lourdes University will close, Walsh University is offering automatic acceptance and a seamless transfer pathway for students in

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