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Murder, Assault, & SWAT Standoff In Akron

A 28 year old man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies including murder, after a series of...

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University of Akron Scaling Back, But Still Moving Ahead with Multi-Million Dollar Polsky Building Renovation

What once was envisioned as a $40 million dollar renovation of the old Polsky department store building in downtown...

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New Fire Station #12 Open House

Akron’s new Fire Station #12 officially opened at  112 South Hawkins Ave this week, and welcomed members of the...

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Bigger, Stronger, Better: Ohio’s Expanding Tech Boom

From sustainable polymers in Akron, to semiconductors near Columbus, Defense R& D in Dayton, and Solar Panels in Toledo;...

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Become Your Own “Handywoman”: Free Home Maintenance Classes In Akron

There’s nothing like learning that a “simple” home repair will cost you hundreds, or maybe even thousands of dollars,...

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Ohio Heart Of It All For EV Battery Research & Development

Better, smaller, more powerful batteries are the wave of the future, not only for vehicles; but also for whole...

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Ohio Heart Of It All For EV Battery Research & Development

Better, smaller, more powerful batteries are the wave of the future, not only for vehicles; but also for whole...

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Venture Capital Firm Buys Summa Health For $485 Million

Summit County’s largest employer, Summa Health, which has been looking for either a partner or a buyer since before...

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Get Ready To Celebrate! Three Big Events Coming Soon In Akron

The City of Akron is taking the wraps off three new multi-million dollar construction projects aimed at making life...

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This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-1-24

This week, we’re doing a roundup of some of the most interesting tech-related stories that have occurred over the...

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Akron’s New Fire Station #12 Almost Ready To Open

Akron’s new Fire Station #12 isn’t quite ready for prime time yet, but it’s certainly shaping up, and will...

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Remembering Stock Market Crashes: October 1929 & Beyond

Today marks the 95th anniversary of the most devastating stock market crash in US history; which ushered in the...

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FTC Steps Up for Consumers With Action To Fight Fraud & Scams

Consumers have been complaining loud and long about how when they try to cancel subscriptions, they either can’t do...

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Akron Mayor Talking To Feds About Overseeing Change In Police Department

An Akron Police officer who punched a student at Firestone High School during the course of an arrest on...

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Lyft Driver Charged With Kidnapping Child In Akron

A frantic mother told Akron police that after she got into an argument over a ride with a Lyft...

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University of Akron Trustees announced today that they will not be laying off any faculty members, because enough accepted voluntary separation agreements,

One bank robber down; one to go, as US Marshals have arrested 35 year old Darrel D. Moore, who Akron Police have

While Instagram’s parent company, Meta, battles the government in court over antitrust claims; they’re also battling to keep your kids safe online.

Summit County is sponsoring an Age-Friendly Celebration on May 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Quaker Station in Akron. Presentations

Elvis Costello fans are in for a treat Saturday, September 27. That’s when he’s bringing “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis

Akron Police are asking for tips to help them identify two armed men who they believe robbed the PNC Bank branch at

If the foundation of your house is made of sand, it will eventually fall, and if the foundation of a legal case

The Akron Board of Education will make a decision on the employment status of APS Superintendent, Dr. Michael Robinson, by April 28.

The Summit County Board of Elections has announced some polling location changes for the upcoming May 6 primary.  AKRON The Remedy Church

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is partnering with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) this week, as they test a pair

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