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Thursday, 25 July 2024 12:22
Eviction Reduction Program Showing Promise In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A report out of Princeton University a couple of years ago, showed Akron had the highest number of evictions in Ohio, but that may be about to change. Just six months after getting underway in Akron Municipal Court, Judge Ron Cable says their new program designed to reduce the number…
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Wednesday, 24 July 2024 10:13
The Ohio State Fair Is Back, and "Butter" Than Ever!!
Written by Jeanne Destro
If you love all things livestock, plus food, attractions, rides, and concerts galore; set your sights and your GPS for the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, now through August 4! Check out some of the images from this year's annual butter sculpture display, this year saluting America's elite athletes, just…
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Tuesday, 23 July 2024 16:35
Still No Arrest in Recent Akron Mass Shooting: Investigation Continues
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police Chief Brian Harding says they have sifted through dozens of pieces of evidence, have conducted more than 100 interviews, and are working closely with state and federal law enforcement to try and find the shooter who killed one man, and injured 28 others, in Akron on Sunday, June…
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Monday, 08 July 2024 11:52
Alleged Shooter Who Injured 4 In Goodyear Heights, Arrested, Charged
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 25 year old Canton man has been charged with four counts of Felonious Assault in connection with a shooting on Saturday, July 7, in the 800 block of Morningview Avenue in Goodyear Heights. Police say they arrested the supect, Delrico Thomas, at his home, on Sunday, July 8. Two…
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Thursday, 27 June 2024 10:31
RubberDucks Gearing Up For "Fourth On The Field" Celebration
Written by Jeanne Destro
Canal Park in downtown Akron is the place to be for fun on the 4th of July! Gates will open at 7PM, with the movie, "Little Big League" scheduled to play on the Canal Park videoboard, and those in attendance can stay to watch the City of Akron's downtown Fireworks…
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An Akron man who was allegedly involved in an ongoing dispute with 38 year old Brandon Daniels, who was killed on June 13th, turned himself in to police yesterday. Police found Daniels dead in the driver's seat of his car, after he crashed into a pole in the 600 block…
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Friday, 21 June 2024 10:47
Juneteenth Celebrations Continue This Weekend In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Two more Juneteenth celebrations are on tap this weekend in downtown Akron. Friday evenng, June 21, from 6:00-8:00 PM, there will be an adult "Mix & Mingle" at the Civic Theater's Knight Stage. Click here to find out how to purchase tickets. Then, on Saturday, June 22, there will be…
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Wednesday, 19 June 2024 10:14
Akron Celebrates Juneteenth At Knight Center Today
Written by Jeanne Destro
The City of Akron's big Juneteenth celebration is today from 1PM-7:00 at the John S. Knight Center, in downtown Akron. In partnership with the Akron Urban League, City officials put this event together over the past few days, after other Juneteenth events that had been scheduled for the weekend, were…
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 11:30
Pix Of Vehicle Used In Akron Mass Shooting: Have You Seen This Car?
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police have released pictures of the vehicle used in the drive-by mass shooting which claimed the life of one man, Lateris Cook, and injured 28 others in East Akron on June 2. Authorities say it appears to be a white SUV with dark tinted windows. Make, model, and license…
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 10:33
Akron Opens Summit Lake As Cooling Center Today
Written by Jeanne Destro
The City of Akron is keeping its Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier St.) open until 7PM today, as a cooling center for residents who don't have air conditioning, and need someplace to beat the heat. Today's high temperature is expected to be 93, but with the high humidity,…
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Monday, 17 June 2024 07:37
Akron City Council Pushes Back On Mayor's Decision To Cancel Weekend Events
Written by Jeanne Destro
The eight Akron City Council members who sent a letter to Mayor Shammas Malik asking him to shut down events over the past weekend on safety concerns related to the recent mass shooting in East Akro, have released a statement clarifying it was only Juneteenth events they wanted shut down;…
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Friday, 14 June 2024 20:20
Akron Mayor Cancels All Big Public Events in Akron This Weekend
Written by Jeanne Destro
After receiving a letter from eight City Council members, stating that having any big public events in Akron this weekend would be "irresponsible", so soon after the mass shooting in Akron on June 2; Akron Mayor Shammas Malik ordered all big events shut down this weekend. The letter noted that…
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Monday, 10 June 2024 18:21
Akron Officials Update Community on Recent Mass Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron City officials updated the community on the mass shooting in Akron on June 2. The number of people reported injured has changed several times since it happened. First, police said it was 27, then, they revised it down to 25, then, it went back up to 27, and now,…
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The City of Akron has a new Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Leon Henderson has been with the Akron Fire Department for 34 years, rising through the ranks from firefighter/paramedic in 1990, to stepping into the role of Fire Chief, today. He replaces former Chief Joseph Natko, who announced his retirement from…
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Wednesday, 05 June 2024 14:59
Tips, Leads, But No Suspects Arrested Yet In Akron Mass Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron City officials provided an update on their investigation into Sunday's mass shooting in East Akron, which resulted in the injury of 27 people, and the death of one man; 27 year old Lateris Cook, of Akron. Some of the highlights of today's press conference include: The number of people…
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Monday, 03 June 2024 09:02
Akron Mass Shooting Update: Identity of Homicide Victim Released
Written by Jeanne Destro
The 27 year old Akron man who lost his life in a hail of bullets early Sunday morning in a drive-by mass shooting in East Akron, has been identified as Lateris Cook, of Akron. The Summit County Medical Examiner's office released his name this morning, even as law enforcement and city…
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Sunday, 02 June 2024 19:53
Video: Akron Officials Update Public On Mass Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police Chief, Brian Harding, Mayor Shammas Malik, and Acting Fire Chief, Stephen Kaut provided an update on last night's mass shooting in East Akron. You can watch the full press conference (below), but here are some of the highlights: 25 people were shot, one of them, a 27 year…
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Sunday, 02 June 2024 11:28
Update: Mass Shooting In Akron Kills One, Injures 24
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron officials are now saying there were 25 people shot in East Akron early this morning (Sunday), instead of the 27 originally reported in the aftermath of the incident which took place shortly after midnight. One of the people who were shot–a 27 year old man–has died. According to a…
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Sunday, 02 June 2024 04:53
Mass Shooting In Akron Leaves One Dead, 26 Injured
Written by Jeanne Destro
26 people were injured, and one person has died as a result of a mass shooting in Akron. Akron police say they responded to calls early Sunday morning, about shots fired and multiple persons struck near the intersection of Kelly Avenue and 8th Avenue in East Akron a little after midnight. …
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Wednesday, 29 May 2024 11:26
Akron School Board Approves Tax Levy And Bond Issue For November Ballot
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Akron School Board has voted to ask taxpayers to approve a new tax levy and bond issue, in November. It has been 12 years since voters last approved a levy to support Akron Public Schools, which in that time have seen enrollment drop for various reasons, including some students…
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