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There was a party at Lock Three in Akron yesterday afternoon, celebrating Rosie the tunnel boring machine's end-of-the-line breakthrough. Rosie's "big dig" for the city's multi-million dollar sewer project leaves behind a more than 6 thousand foot tunnel, that will hold more than 25 million gallons of stormwater and sewage during heavy rains, and…
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Wednesday, 29 August 2018 11:30
One Killed, One Injured in Barber Shop Shooting
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Police updating us on the shooting at John's Barber Shop on East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue last night, saying two black males walked into the shop just before 7 last night, and started an argument with the victim who one of them shot and killed. Another victim was shot in…
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Progressive Field is now certified as "sensory inclusive," after the Indians partnered with Kulture City out of Alabama, to ensure all programs, activities, and events that the ballpark hosts accommodate the needs of fans with sensory issues. Part of the certification process was ensuring that all Progressive Field staff be trained by medical professionals…
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A statewide endangered missing child alert has been issued for four children from Lima, OH, in Allen County. Police say they believe the children were taken by their non-custodial mother, Marianne Merritt, and her boyfriend, Charles Perkins whom they allege is abusive. The missing children are identified as follows:- Damara Croley: 13…
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Early Saturday afternoon, Akron Police were called to the 900 block of Baughman Street on a report of a fight between two women, reportedly over a man. According to the police report, the man that the two women were arguing over, identified as 24-year-old Shaquille L. Jones of Nesbitt Avenue…
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AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2018 – The Goodyear Blimp doesn’t show up for just anybody. With more than 60 years of providing aerial coverage for the biggest college football contests, the Goodyear Blimp has signaled the magnitude of games and served as inspiration for fans and athletes alike. In…
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Akron police on the hunt for a couple of bank robbers who hit the PNC Bank Branch on Massillon Road in Akron on Friday, and a $5 thousand dollar reward is being offered for you help finding them. The two men entered the bank and demanded cash. Both were wearing hoodies,…
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Akron Police are asking residents along Sumner Street to come forward with any information about someone who fired multiple shots into a home in the 800 block last night. According to the police report, the shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. The resident of the home said several bullets went through…
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AKRON, Ohio – On Friday, Aug. 24, the Akron Zoo revealed the names for its new babies. Earlier this month, the zoo asked the public to help choose names for the Humboldt penguin chick and Siberian musk deer fawn during its “Oh Deer! Waddle We Name Them?” naming contest, sponsored…
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King Bio has announced a voluntary recall of 32 children's medications due to microbial contamination, possibly resulting in life-threatening infections. See the full list and more on the story from WKYC-TV.
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Akron Police have little to work with as they're looking for two men who assaulted and robbed an Akron man early Tuesday morning on the southwest side of the city. According to report, just after midnight in the 900 block of West Wilbeth Road, two suspects approached the 36-year-old victim…
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A warrant has been issued for 22-year-old Kayla Lenoir of Akron in connection to a Tuesday afternoon driveby shooting along Storer Avenue. Police say Lenoir, who's a mother of three, was inside the car that drove by the victim's house in the 400 block of Storer. The 34-year-old man, who…
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The Portage County Sheriff's Office is investigating what appears to be a tragic accident that left a young boy dead outside of his grandparents' home. According to Sheriff David Doak's office, on August 8th, at about 12:15 p.m., his office received an emergency call to a home on Hopkins Road…
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(University of Akron) Tanya may be small, but she’s mighty. In her sleek Yellowjacket-esque jersey that’s black with yellow trim (which proudly bears the name of her hometown — Akron), she zips around like a small wasp. She’s becoming quite the worldly athlete, having faced opponents in Canada and now…
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OHSA has hit a Stow company with a hefty fine after audiograms of employees revealed 12 of them have suffered mild to moderate hearing loss since working there. The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting Polystar Containment, located at 1676 Commerce Drive has been ordered to pay more than $331,000 in…
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A power outage affecting a portion of the University of Akron campus this morning. According to Christine Boyd with UA, the outage is only affeting three residence halls, and no students are currently living there, as Fall Semester doesn't start for a couple of weeks yet. Boyd says power should…
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(City of Akron) Today, Mayor Dan Horrigan joined the members of the new Akron Fulton Airport Advisory Board to announce the City of Akron’s recommitment to the future of the airport as an economic development driver for the city and region. The Akron Fulton Airport Advisory Board was formed earlier…
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Wednesday, 01 August 2018 11:39
Ohio Educators Looking to Cut Costs for Students
Written by Ryan Lang
The ever-increasing cost of paying for college is a burden some students and families are struggling to take on year-in and year-out. Textbooks alone have gone up more than 1,000 percent since 1977. With that in mind, a group of higher education faculty and staff are gathering this week at the University…
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Akron City Council was one vote shy of passing a measure that would have moved the City's primary election from September to May. But Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan says the fight isn't over. Mayor Horrigan's office has been a vocal proponent of moving the Primaries, and for a number of…
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Some ramps between the Ohio Turnpike and I-77 in Richfield are going to be closing for 90 days starting Monday. The Ohio Turnpike says the 77 Southbound ramp to the Turnpike, the Turnpike to 77 Southbound, 77 Northbound TO the Turnpike, and 77 to State Route 21 will all be…
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