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Summit County Safety Kids Calendar Contest Winners

Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich has announced the winners of the 25th Annual Safety Kids Calendar Contest, which teaches...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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14-year-old Girl Identified as Shooting Victim in Twinsburg

Twinsburg police say 14-year-old London Brown was found shot to death in a wooded area near Twinsburg High School...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Gas Prices Ahead Of Holiday Travel

Gas prices rose in Akron by 15.5 cents over the past week, now averaging $3.19 per gallon. That’s actually higher...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Hudson Among Top 100 Streets for Fall Shopping, Strolling

A new MarketBeat survey ranks Hudson’s Main Street among the best in the nation for fall shopping. It’s praised...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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OHSAA Football Regional Final Playoff Pairings

The next round of the high school football playoffs are set. Div. I features four No. 1 seeds, highlighted...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Adapted Toy Giveaway for Children With Disabilities

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is teaming up with RePlay for Kids to host a special Adapted...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Warrants Issued For Cuyahoga Falls Road Rage Shooters

Cuyahoga Falls Police are on the hunt for two suspects they believe shot up a couple of cars but...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Ohioans Getting Money Back on Electric Bills

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from several utilities, including FirstEnergy and American Electric Power’s...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Police Officer Shoots, Wounds Suspect: Investigation Underway

An Akron police officer shot and seriously injured a man, a little after 9PM Tuesday night, in the 2700...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Northeast Ohio Steps Up to Give Back This Holiday Season

It’s the season of giving, and across northeast Ohio, local organizations are making a big impact for families in...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Flight Delays May Linger After Government Shutdown Ends

Even if the government officially reopens this week, air travelers should still expect long delays at airports nationwide, including...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Guardians Manager Named American League Manager of the Year

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has done it again, earning his second straight American League Manager of the Year...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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TubaChristmas Spreads Holiday Cheer in Northeast Ohio

Get ready for some rootin’ tootin’ holiday fun at TubaChristmas Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the First Baptist...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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New Leadership At Soap Box Derby

The board of directors of International Soap Box Derby, Inc. has appointed Dennis VanFossen Jr., as its chief executive...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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KNR Annual Turkey Giveaway Today in Akron

Community members are invited to pay it forward at KNR’s Annual Coats & Cans Turkey Giveaway today (Nov. 11)....

Posted By Tina Heiberg

The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services has awarded more than $3.9 million in Violence Against Women Act grants to agencies across

Norton City Schools has approved a state-required Fiscal Precaution Plan outlining potential cuts if additional funding does not materialize. The Ohio Department

Akron Police are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help them manage non-emergency calls. Callers will now be assisted by “Ava”, an AI-powered

The Akron Police Department Headquarters will undergo a $67 million dollar rennovation, starting next year with the replacement of three elevators, as

He took a $1,000 dollar bribe, with the promise of another $1,000 after the deal was done, but got caught along the

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

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

A 37 year old man who got busted in Barberton back in March for having a large quantity of cocaine, cash, and

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

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

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