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Human Remains Discovered, Two Suspects Arrested

Akron Police have arrested two men in connection with the discovery of human remains at a homeless encampment in...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Crash, Bang, Cuffs: Driver Hits Building & Police Cars

Two Akron police officers were injured and taken to the hospital for evaluation, after a tumultuous incident that started...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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KSU Remembers: 55th Anniversary of May 4, 1970

Activities commemorating the 55th anniversary of the National Guard shootings that killed 4 students and wounded 9 others on...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Stan Hywet Annual Plant Sale Begins May 17

You can give your garden a stylish boost this spring, with plants from Akron’s historic Stan Hywet Hall &...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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New Degrees, No Faculty Layoffs At U-A

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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US Marshals Nab One of Two Bank Robbery Suspects

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Aging But Active: Celebrating Seniors In Akron

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Elvis Costello Playing Akron Civic Theater September 27

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Akron Police Ask For Help Finding Bank Robbers

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Decision On APS Superintendent Expected By April 28

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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May Primary Polling Location Changes

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Automated Trucks On The Move Through Ohio & Indiana

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

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Cruel Neighbor Cuts Of Kitten Tails, Lands In Jail

A 57 year old man living in a van near Turkey Foot Lake in Green, got into a beef...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Akron Zoo Breaks Ground On New Animal Hospital

Something new is taking shape at the Akron Zoo, where officials broke ground Friday, April 11,  for a new...

Posted By Jeanne Destro
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Rock Legend Graham Nash Coming Soon To Akron’s Goodyear Theater

Grammy award winning rock legend, Graham Nash, is playing the Goodyear Theater in Akron on Tuesday, August 5th. His...

Posted By Jeanne Destro

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

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

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

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

Cuyahoga Falls Police are on the hunt for two suspects they believe shot up a couple of cars but luckily didn’t hurt

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

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

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

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

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

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