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Babby Sells Akron RubberDucks

The Akron RubberDucks have a new owner; Prospector Baseball Group (PBG). Ken Babby, the principal and founder of Fast...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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St. Vincent-St. Mary Brings Back Marcus Wattley to Lead Football Program, Classroom

St. Vincent–St. Mary has rehired Marcus Wattley Sr. as its Head Football Coach and Director of Retention & Academic...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Drug Dealer Sentenced In Akron

A 37 year old man who got busted in Barberton back in March for having a large quantity of...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Rimer Community Learning Center Students Bring Holiday Joy to Akron

Rimer Community Learning Center students brought big holiday joy to Akron last week with a lively Christmas program filled...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Finalizes Contracts with Fire, Civil Service Employee Unions

The City of Akron has approved new pay deals for firefighters and civil-service workers. The raises match those given...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Ohio Underestimates Boozy Holiday Drinks

A new poll of 2,002 adults shows nearly half of Ohioans believe festive drinks like eggnog, mulled wine, and...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Largest Blood Drive in Northern Ohio Coming Up in Cuyahoga Falls

The American Red Cross invites everyone to its 17th annual Cuyahoga Falls Holiday Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 16,...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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University of Akron Polsky Project Gets Boost From Akron Community Foundation

The University of Akron’s planned major reonvation of the old Polsky Department Store Building in Downtown Akron just got...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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How to Manage Holiday Stress

The holidays can be joyful, but the pressure to make everything perfect can also be overwhelming. Cleveland Clinic psychologist...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Why We Feel Nostalgic During the Holidays

Certain sights, smells, and sounds this time of year can instantly transport us back in time. Cleveland Clinic psychologist...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Federal Prosecutors Charge 11 People in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Case Tied to Greater Cleveland

Federal prosecutors have charged 11 people in a multi-state drug trafficking case tied to Greater Cleveland. According to a...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Unveils New Logo at Bicentennial Finale

Akron wrapped up its Bicentennial year with a big moment: a brand-new city logo. Mayor Shammas Malik unveiled the...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
SUMMIT METRO PARKS

Metro Parks: New Ways for Visitors to Connect, Create and Explore

Aspiring writers are invited to submit original work to Verdant Wonders, the park district’s nature-focused literary journal. Fiction, creative...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Busted Fentanyl Ring Leads to 17-Year Sentence

A Cleveland man will spend more than 17 years in federal prison for operating a large-scale drug trafficking ring...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Grand Opening Night for New Celestia Theater in Wadsworth

A brand-new entertainment venue is opening its doors in downtown Wadsworth. The Celestia Theater officially debuts Dec. 5, and...

Posted By Tina Heiberg

Millions of Americans could see their health insurance costs jump in 2026 as expanded Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies are set

The City of Akron is inviting developers to apply for new funding aimed at expanding affordable housing options across the city. The

The City of Akron has announced the recipients of its 2025 Great Streets grants, investing more than $390,000 to strengthen neighborhood business

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says aggressive enforcement and collaboration are making a real impact in the fight against human trafficking across

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is releasing new data from the Christmas holiday reporting period, showing increased enforcement activity and multiple deadly

Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio are crediting coordinated task force work for major drug seizures in 2025, removing millions of dollars

The City of Akron says it has reached a major milestone in its decades-long effort to improve water quality, and it could

Ohio will receive more than $200 million through the Trump Administration’s $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, a nationwide effort to strengthen

Firestone CLC Theatre is inviting audiences to step directly into the courtroom with its upcoming production of The Night of January 16th,

Several new Ohio laws take effect at the start of 2026, bringing changes that will impact workers, students, voters, and businesses across

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