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Legendary Akron, Walsh Football Coach Jim Dennison Dies

Jim Dennison, a Hall of Fame football coach for The University of Akron and Walsh University and athletics director,...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Governor Urges Ohioans to Help Report Child Care Fraud

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is spotlighting Ohio’s efforts to protect taxpayer dollars in the state’s publicly funded child care...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Barberton Municipal Court Urges Residents to Check for Unclaimed Money

If you’ve ever missed cashing a refund check or lost track of a court payment, now might be the...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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New Year’s Holiday Traffic Data Shows Fatal Crashes in Summit, Wayne, Cuyahoga Counties

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports nine fatal crashes resulting in nine deaths statewide during the 2025–2026 New Year’s...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Elwell Court

The Akron Police Department and the Summit County Medical Examiner are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday night...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Boyfriend Sentenced in 2017 Death, Disappearance of Huron County Mother

A Huron County man has been sentenced to prison in the long-unsolved death and disappearance of Amanda Dean, a...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Fatal House Fire in Green Under Investigation

The Summit County Medical Examiner and the Green Fire Department are investigating a deadly house fire that happened Jan....

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Ohio EPA Opens New Round of Road Salt Reduction Grants

The Ohio EPA is seeking proposals for the next two rounds of H2Ohio Rivers Chloride Reduction Grants, offering $1.5...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Rep. Sharon Ray Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026

Rep. Sharon Ray Says She Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026 Sharon Ray, a Republican from Wadsworth, announced she...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Cleveland Man Charged in Robbery of Akron Postal Worker After Tracking Leads Police to Suspect

A Cleveland man is facing federal charges after authorities say a U.S. Postal Service carrier was robbed at gunpoint...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Mayor Shammas Malik Presents Akron’s Proposed 2026 Capital Budget

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik presented his proposed 2026 capital budget to Akron City Council on Monday, outlining a $341...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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IBH Addiction Recovery Getting Major Boost to Expand Recovery Housing, Support Services

The Akron-based organization has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Cleveland Browns Fire Head Coach Kevin Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns announced a change at head coach, bringing Kevin Stefanski’s six-year run with the organization to a...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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SARTA to Host Public Meetings Ahead of February Service Changes

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) is inviting the public to attend a series of meetings in January...

Posted By Tina Heiberg
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Akron Police Investigating Sunday Homicide

Akron Police are investigating a homicide after a shooting on Elwell Court late Sunday. Authorities say a 29-year-old man...

Posted By Tina Heiberg

Ohio utility customers will see more money returned following the state’s investigation into the FirstEnergy/House Bill 6 scandal. The Public Utilities Commission

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office has officially launched a new program aimed at helping inmates build better futures, both inside the jail

Nearly 700 dogs found new homes in 2025 through Summit County Animal Control, with hundreds adopted and many others reunited with their

Akron police say a welfare check on the city’s west side led to a tragic discovery Tuesday. Officers were called to a

Ohio’s top watchdog is asking for the public’s help in protecting taxpayer dollars. Keith Faber, Ohio’s State Auditor, has launched a new

Dozens of Akron neighborhood groups are getting a financial boost this year. Akron City Council has announced the recipients of its 2025–2026

Families supporting a loved one with a mental health condition often have questions, and NAMI Summit County is offering a place to

Akron police are investigating a double homicide following a welfare check on the city’s west side. According to the Akron Police Department,

America’s first coast-to-coast, non-motorized trail is about to get a nationwide spotlight. The American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile route stretching from California

When life hits hard, a hospital stay, housing crisis, or unsafe situation, pet owners often face an impossible question: What happens to

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