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The Akron Jewish community mourns the loss of many innocent people and those who were severely wounded at Saturday’s shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers, sisters, first responders and community members who were impacted by this horrific crime of…
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Akron Police were called to a home in the 500 block of East South Street, Monday night around 11:30, on a report of a man who was assaulted by his roommate. When officers arrived, they found the 59-year-old victim who had been hit in the head with a wrench, allegedly…
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(Summe Health) – The Summa Health Board of Directors today announced that Cliff Deveny, MD, has been named president and CEO. Dr. Deveny rejoined Summa in March of 2017 as interim president and CEO. Since returning to Summa, Dr. Deveny has been instrumental in guiding the turnaround of the health…
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The City of Akron has delayed the 2018 leaf pick up schedule by one week as a result of the extended warm weather and leaves falling later this year. The printed leaf removal schedule that was included in October’s water bill shows the original dates and will now be delayed…
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Thursday, 25 October 2018 12:19
APS, Bridgestone Americas Partnering for Pathways
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Public Schools and Bridgestone Americas are teaming up to further advance the district's College and Career Academies program. On October 30th, about 100 students at East Community Learning Center will be part of a new, hands-on experience working with top-of-the-line automotive technology at the new Automotive Training Center, thanks…
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Tuesday, 23 October 2018 12:22
Stark Sheriff: Warrants Executed for Stolen Radio IDs
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The Stark County Sheriff's Office and Canton Police are looking into Radio IDs that were stolen. The IDs, according to the press release (below), are subscribed to the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System, or MARCS statewide emergency public radio system used by several agencies in Ohio. Stark County Sheriff's Office Public…
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Another violent weekend in Akron, this time ending with two homicides. First, Friday night around 8:15, Akron Police were called to the scene of a car that had crashed into a building at the intersection of Osage Alley and Park Street. Upon arrival, officers noticed several citizens surrounding the vehicle,…
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The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Bryan Esters. Esters is wanted by the United States Marshals Service and the City of Akron Police for Murder and Felonious Assault. Esters is believed to have committed the…
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Akron Police have reportedly launched an internal investigation into an incident involving several APD officers who were involved in an arrest WKYC.com is reporting that officers were seen tasing the suspect, and as seen in the video below, at least one officer punched the suspect several times while he was…
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(Akron Public Schools) Today Akron Public Schools (APS) formally welcomed Stark State College (Stark State) as a sister college to Kenmore-Garfield High School. The partnership is part of the growing community of businesses and organizations engaging in the new College & Career Academies for APS high schools. More than 100…
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(Portage County Health District) The Village of Windham Water Department in coordination with Portage County Health District and Ohio EPA today canceled the 'Do Not Drink Advisory' for infants under 1-year-old and nursing or pregnant women. Following repairs and treatment adjustments at the water plant, sampling throughout the system has shown levels…
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Friday, 19 October 2018 05:11
FBI Conducting Multi-State Search for Wisconsin Girl
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(Cleveland Office of the FBI) On Monday, October 15, 2018, at 12:53 AM, a 911 call was received from Barron, Wisconsin. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials found two adults deceased, and their 13-year-old daughter, Jayme Closs, missing. Closs is now considered endangered. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts…
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A Missing Adult Alert has been issued by the Weathersfield Township Police Department for Trumbull County and surrounding counties: Ashtabula, Geauga, Mahoning, and Portage. Information as of: October 18, 2018 at 10:46 AM Be on the lookout for a missing adult. On October 18, 2018 at 4:00 AM, Mr.…
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The Akron Zoo is set to open two new areas in the next two years. Pride of Africa is scheduled to open in summer of 2019 and Wild Asia will open in summer 2020. Pride of Africa will include a new, expanded habitat for a pride of African lions, Speke’s…
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Still no winner in the Mega Millions after Tuesday night's drawing, and with that the jackpot has jumped another $201 Million to roughly $900,000,000, and is expected to grow even larger with increased Lotto sales. The winning numbers for Tuesday's $667 Million pot were 3-45-49-61-69 and Mega Ball 9. As…
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Queitin Tyler, 34, of Akron has been sentenced to life in prison by Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Alison McCarty for the fatal shooting of Darian Hardison outside of the Halftime Sports Pub in Akron on October 20, 2017. According to court documents, Tyler got into an argument with…
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(Portage County Health) The Village of Windham is issuing a water use advisory for sensitive populations experiencing discolored water. Infants (one year and younger) and nursing or pregnant women should not drink the water. Bottled water is available at the Windham Fire Station. If you are unable to pick up water, please…
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The Summit County Sheriff's Office says they've arrested two men accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and other items from the MAPS Air Museum in Green. The alleged theft happened back on October 3rd, when the two teenages walked in, one acting as a lookout and the…
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I-71 South was closed for about six hours Sunday afternoon into the evening after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi near Route 18 in Montville Township. Reports are the accident started in the Northbound lanes of 71, when the driver of the semi truck swerved to the left and hit…
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Gas prices in Akron are down nearly 12 cents over the past week, averaging out at $2.60 per gallon of regular unleaded, as of Sunday night. That's 9 cents less than the Cleveland area, and 8 cents below the statewide average. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy.com says that the Great Lakes…
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