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Saturday, 14 September 2024 06:47
Akron Shooting Suspect Arrested Near Cleveland Following Police Chase
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 39 year old man who allegedly shot a woman in Akron, then forced her into his pickup truck, was arrested after a police chase that ended in crash on I-480 near Cleveland, on Friday morning. Police say the shooting ocurred in the 600 block of Cuyahoga Falls Avenue on…
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 15:13
Akron Police Release Body Cam Videos Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police have released a gas station surveillance video, along with body cam videos from two police officers who were involved in the shooting of 54 year old Michael Jones of Akron, last weekend. It happened after they approached him while he was sitting in a U-Haul truck, in the…
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 11:12
Inventive Family Fun On The Way In Richfield
Written by Jeanne Destro
While doing housework is still not a whole lot of fun; it sure is a lot easier today than it was before local inventor James Kirby came along in the early 1900's, with innovations like the portable vacuum cleaner, and the spin cycle for washing machines. Before Kirby, who lived…
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 07:18
Alleged Summit Metro Parks Attempted Rapist Indicted
Written by Jeanne Destro
The 32 year old Akron man who allegedly attacked a woman at a Summit County Metro Park earlier this month, has been indicted on five felony charges. Issac Armour of West Lowell Avenue is charged with Attempted Rape, Kidnapping, Abduction, and Gross Sexual Imposition. Summit County Prosecutors say that at…
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 20:14
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Fall Fashion Show Coming Soon In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Frugal fashionistas rejoice, and mark your calendars now for the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop Fall Fashion Show on September 8, in Akron. Tickets are on sale now, for the event that features gently used, and sometimes even brand new clothing, outerwear, accessories, jewelry, and more for both men and…
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 11:36
Star Power & Strange Bedfellows: Democrats New Coalition On Display This Week
Written by Jeanne Destro
It has been a star-studded week at the Democratic National Convention, with appearances from former Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with their wives; former First Lady, Michelle Obama, and former First Lady, Secretary of State, and 2016 Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton. There has been a lot of…
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Monday, 19 August 2024 10:44
Akron Police Chief "Sickened" After Officer Arrested For Child Porn
Written by Jeanne Destro
A four-year member of the Akron Police Department was arrested Friday by State law enforcement officers and charged with multiple felony counts related to Pandering Obscenity of a Minor and Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented material. In a statement released today, Akron Police Chief, Brian Harding, had this reaction…
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 11:49
Akron Police Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect In Kenmore
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Ohio Department of criminal investigations is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Akron's Kenmore nieghborhood early this morning, which resulted in the death of a 54 year old man. Please say that at a little after 1:00 AM Saturday morning two officers observed a stolen car in the parking…
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Saturday, 10 August 2024 19:27
Governor Declares State Of Emergency In 8 Counties, Including Summit
Written by Jeanne Destro
Eight Northeast Ohio Counties, including Summit, are now eligible for expedited assitance from the State of Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has decalred a State of Emergency, in an effort to provide help for communities affected by tornadoes and severe storms on Tuesday. The counties covered in the declaration are Ashtabula,…
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Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:42
All Clear: I-76 Reopens Near Central Interchange In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A "suspicious" object on the highway caused authorities to shut down I-76 in both directions, and to call in the bomb squad to investigate near the Central Interchange in and Kenmore Boulevard in Akron earlier this morning. It turns out though, that the object was just a barrel, and there…
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Monday, 05 August 2024 10:54
Recreational Cannabis Sales Can Start Tuesday In Ohio
Written by Jeanne Destro
This bud's for you, Ohio, as 98 dual-use dispensaries will be licensed to sell recreational Cannabis, starting tomorrow, August 6, including several in the Akron-Canton area. Adults 21 and over, may buy recreational Cannabis at the following local licensed dispensaries: Bloom Medicinals, 737 E. North St., Akron, OH 44305 The…
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The release of three Americans unjustly detained in Russia this past week didn't just happen in a vacuum. A vast team of US Diplomats along with scores of others from US allies including Germany, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, combined forces to complete over the course of many years, the most…
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Thursday, 01 August 2024 15:12
Simple Test Can Diagnose Dementia Early Enough For More Effective Treatment
Written by Jeanne Destro
While there is still no cure for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia; there is a simple, self-administered test that can help doctors discover and begin to treat it early enough to make a real difference in the quality of life for their patients. That's what researchers at the Ohio State University…
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Sunday, 28 July 2024 07:12
Knowledge Is Power: Fighting Back Against Scammers
Written by Jeanne Destro
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and persistent. Many people wonder, "Why me? Why do people keep calling me, texting me, and generally making my life miserable? The answer is money, and it's being made hand over fist, by scammers and thieves. They don't know you, they probably live in another country,…
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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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