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Friday, 12 April 2024 11:44
One Person Killed, One Firefighter Injured In Akron Friday Morning
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Fire reports that while one person inside a burning house at 832 Huber Street in Akron was able to escape safely; they were unable to save another person who was trapped inside. Fire officials say it hapened at 3:05AM, this morning (Friday), that the structure was fully engulfed in…
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Thursday, 11 April 2024 06:15
Akron Mayor Focuses On Efforts To Reduce Gun Violence
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik highlighted the need for positive change, including efforts to reduce gun violence, during his first "State of The City" address, Wednesday night. He also outlined the action items his administration has completed in their first 100 days, and announced they are changing their policy with regard…
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 13:58
Akron Mayor's "State Of The City Address" Tonight
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik will deliver his first State of the City Address tonight. The date is the 100th day in office for Mayor Malik and also marks the Mayor’s 33rd birthday. This year’s address, hosted by the Akron Roundtable, will take place at the Akron Civic Theatre (182…
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Two lucky couples will tie the knot during this afternoon's total solar eclipse, courtesy of Akron Municipal Court. Court officials say even though they had originally planned to pick just one winning couple for their Eclipse Wedding essay contest, they wound up picking two; Toni Auvil and Ryan Arce, along…
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Thursday, 04 April 2024 11:22
Highland Square Film Festival Salutes DEVO in May
Written by Jeanne Destro
Organizers of the upcoming Highland Square Film Festival on May 18th at the Highland Square Theater in Akron are hoping to "whip" up a little Akron rock nostalgia, with films created by the iconic 70's New Wave band. Author, David Giffels, who will be a featured speaker at the event,…
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Wednesday, 03 April 2024 14:18
Pushing Back Against Domestic Extremism: Why It Matters
Written by Jeanne Destro
When a guy told me a few years ago, "You know, there's going to be another Civil War"; I told him to grab a tinfoil hat. But then, more and more scary, violent, and downright weird things kept happening; egged on by increasingly inflammatory political rhetoric, and amplified by social…
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Tuesday, 02 April 2024 11:25
Violent Threats Cast Shadow On Upcoming Election
Written by Jeanne Destro
From members of Congress leaving office; some, mid-term, to expressons of alarm on the part of federal judges; the run-up to this year's Presidential election is like no other, in recent history. "Deeply concerning and weird" are just two of the adjectives CBS News Political Correspondent, Scott McFarlane used to…
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Since it opened in 1874; the Akron-Summit County Public Library has been offering more than just books. In fact, as you'll hear from library Director, Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, who talked to Jeanne Destro live on the air this morning; in addition to books, they also had Natural History Museum type fossils…
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Monday, 01 April 2024 10:50
Clean Up Akron Month: Grab A Trash Bag & Pitch In!
Written by Jeanne Destro
It's time to take a stand (and trash bag), to fight back against litter, tire-dumping, and general untidiness citywide. Listen now, as Jeanne Destro talks to Keep Akron Beautiful Community Outreach Manager, Emma Segedy, about how you can pitch in to help, during Clean Up Akron Month. Emma Segedy,…
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330 is more than just a date, and more than just an area code in Akron today. it is a day dedicated to showing off your civic pride, and participating in fun events citywide. And, as you'll hear now from Akron-Summit County Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Greg…
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Friday, 22 March 2024 11:45
Pretenders Add Second Show @ Goodyear Theater In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Pretenders have added another show in Akron, after their first one, set for July 23 at the Goodyear Theater, sold out. Presales for the second show on July 24, begin Wednesday, March 27 at 10am. All remaining tickets will be released to the general public on Friday, March 29…
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In the Ohio primary yesterday, no surprises as President Joe Biden, and former President Donald Trump, get the win. When it comes to the other big race in Ohio yesterday, though; it was Trump-supported Republican Cleveland car dealer, Bernie Moreno, who will challenge long-time Democratic Incumbent, US Senator, Sherrod Brown…
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Monday, 18 March 2024 04:47
Escaped Summit County Jail Prisoner Back Behind Bars
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Summit County Sheriff's office reports they found and returned a prisoner to jail, who had escaped yesterday by walking away from a work detail Now, in addition to facing drug possession and stlolen property charges; 55 year old Ransom Moffit, of Akron, is also charged with escape.
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Saturday, 16 March 2024 10:57
Both Victim and Robber Charged In Fatal Drug Deal
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police allege the man who was getting robbed at gunpoint in Kenmore on March 14, but then pulled out his own gun and shot his assailants–killing one of them–was in the process of selling them marijuana. That's why 30 year old Jeffery Ratliff is charged with Trafficking in Marijuana,…
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Monday, 11 March 2024 18:47
Abducted Teen Mother & Child Found Safe In Akron, Suspect Arrested
Written by Jeanne Destro
US Marshals and Akron Police arrested the suspect wanted in connection with the alleged abduction of a teen mother and her baby daughter, Monday in Akron. They were taken from a foster home in West Chester Township, Ohio, in Butler County, early Monday morning. After a statewide Amber…
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An Amber alert has been issued to help find two missing girls; one, 17 years old, and the other, 1 year old. Police allege that the suspect 22 year old Bayron Tejeda abducted 17-year-old Maoly Herrera Toscano and 1-year-old Sara Herrera early this morning from a residence in West Chester…
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Monday, 11 March 2024 11:47
Akron Police Seek Suspect In Fatal Hit-Skip Crash
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect they believe was responsible for the February 9 hit-skip crash that took the life of 47 year old Akron resident, Jimmy Fletcher, as he was riding an electric bike on South Arlington Street. They're asking for tips to…
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As the fight against opioid addiction continues in Ohio, data from Ohio’s Department of Health shows that the state has increased the amount of the overdose reversing drug naloxone handed out by 42% between 2022 and 2023, distributing nearly 300,000 thousand kits. State officials say that the increase in distribution…
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Friday, 08 March 2024 17:27
Summit County Polling Location Changes For March 19th Primary
Written by Jeanne Destro
It would be such a hassle to show up to vote on March 19th, only to find out that your polling location has changed, which is why it is a very good thing that the Summit County Board of Elections has posted this list today. Check it out to make…
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 19:12
Akron's New Mental Health Assistance Outreach Team
Written by Jeanne Destro
When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis; sometimes things get out of hand, police are called, and the person just really needed help winds up hurt, in jail, or in the hospital. Now, the City of Akron is attempting to respond in a new, more effective way. The Summit…
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