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Monday, 26 June 2023 12:27
New Jobs On The Way: Amazon Expands Investment In Ohio
Written by Jeanne Destro
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $7.8 billion dollars by the end of 2029, to expand data center operations in Central Ohio, which, according to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, is the second-largest single private sector company investment in Ohio history. The new data centers will contain computer servers, data…
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Monday, 26 June 2023 10:16
Additional Charges For Suspect Shot By Tallmadge Police Last Week
Written by Jeanne Destro
Tallmadge Police say the 42 year old suspect upon whom two of their officers openend fire last Thursday, June 22, now faces additional charges. Tallmadge Police Chief, Ronald Williams, says Larry Beal, who is now in custody for Aggravated Arson, will be additionally charged with two counts of felonious assault…
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Monday, 26 June 2023 09:58
An Apparent Murder-Suicide at a Northeast Ohio Giant Eagle
Written by Katie Lee
Police in North Olmsted are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred at a Giant Eagle grocery store Sunday morning. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that police were called to the store located at 27264 Lorain Road around 9:30 am, with the authorities saying that 60-year-old Bernard Smith fatally shot his…
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An Amber Alert has been issued for 15 year old Keshaun Williams of Cleveland. He was last seen at a house party last Wednesday, and has not returned home. Keshuan, known as “Kee” was last seen June 17th wearing black jogging pants, a t-shirt, and gray and red Jordan tennis…
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Monday, 26 June 2023 05:38
Update: Missing New Franklin Man Found Dead In Lake
Written by Jeanne Destro
The 90 year old New Franklin man who went missing near Portage Lakes Stae Park last Wednesday, has been found, dead, in Turkeyfoot Lake. New Franklin police asked area residents to help them search for Joseph Latona on Friday, but released a Statement on Saturday thanking everyone who helped, and offering…
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Two Tallmadge Police officers have been placed on administrative leave, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is looking into an incident during which they shot and injured man they claim pointed a gun at them late Thursday night. It all started, police say, when they responded to the 1100…
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Friday, 23 June 2023 11:57
New Franklin Police: Help Find Missing 90 Year Old Man
Written by Jeanne Destro
New Franklin Police say 90 year old Joseph Latona is missing, and they need your help to find him. Police say he left his home, which is located near Portage Lakes State Park, to go for a walk at about 9PM on Wednesday. They were asking for volunteers to help…
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Friday, 23 June 2023 09:19
Day Two: NTSB Train Derailment Hearing In East Palestine, Watch Now
Written by Jeanne Destro
The National Transportation Safety Board's hearing into exactly what happened, and what caused the Norfolk-Southern Railways train derailment and subsequent toxic chemical release continues today. Watch now:
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Thursday, 22 June 2023 11:51
Columbus Zoo Allows Guests to Send Support to Animal Expert Jack Hanna
Written by Katie Lee
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is giving guests a way to offer their love and support to animal expert and advocate Jack Hanna, with his family speaking out about Hanna’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. News 3 reports that a green mailbox has been set up inside the zoo’s guest relations office where…
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Thursday, 22 June 2023 10:28
Watch Now: NTSB Hearing On East Palestine Train Derailment Underway
Written by Jeanne Destro
East Palestine residents are getting the rare oppotunity to have the National Transportation Board actually set up shop, and hold a field hearing in their community today. NTSB Board members are interviewing first responders and others from the area, about the massively destructive Norfolk-Southern Railways train derailment last February, which…
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Akron Public Schools new CFO & Treasurer, Stephen Thompson, says they're running low on cash, and they may need to ask voters to approve a new school levy sometime soon. Exactly how soon, and for how much, is still up in the air, though the School Board may take up…
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:57
Traffic Stop in Portage Leads to Seizure of Cash, Gift Cards, and Drugs
Written by Katie Lee
A traffic stop in Rootstown led to the seizure of $13,000 in prepaid debit cards, $1,000 in cash, and a block of hash. Channel 19 News reports that during a June 13th traffic stop on I-76 eastbound police detected the smell of marijuana and searched the car finding the cards,…
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Tuesday, 20 June 2023 08:59
New Symptoms Reported: Best Advice On Long Haul COVID
Written by Jeanne Destro
New information is coming out this week about symptoms related to "Long Haul COVID", the sometimes debilitating continuing constellation of both physical and mental issues that can plague people who have been infected with COVID-19, sometimes for months or years, after catching even a mild dose of the virus. Cleveland.com…
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Two men were injured less than a mile from one another when they got shot in South Akron over the past few days. First, police say they found a 27 year old man with multiple gunshot wounds at a home in the 600 block of Corice Street, just before 3:00…
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A 68-year-old Parma Heights woman has died after falling and being struck by an ambulance. Parma Heights Police say it happened Saturday night, after concerned neighbors called police to check on the woman. News 5 reports that police arrived and forced entry into the apartment and found the woman conscious…
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Saturday, 17 June 2023 04:47
Jayland Walker Family Files Federal Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Akron Police
Written by Jeanne Destro
The family of Jayland Walker, has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Akron, it's police department, and Mayor, Dan Horrigan. In the suit, announced Friday, June 16, the Walker family alleges police used excessive force when they shot and killed Walker last year. In addition, the…
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Friday, 16 June 2023 11:54
Knife Attack At Party Critically Injures Man In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
He’s in the hospital now with stab wounds, and in critical condition. But, nobody knows, or at least nobody is telling police yet; who stabbed the 30 year old man in the chest at a party near the corner of Brown Street and Lover’s Lane late last night or early…
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Big fun in downtown Akron on Saturday, June 17, as the city teams up with Unknwn footwear and apparel company, for the Courtyard Classic 3-on-3 basketballl tournament and block party on South Main Street, from 3:00 PM to 10PM. It celebrates the launch of the limited edition Unknwn/Nike/LeBron James XX…
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Frozen strawberries and mixed fruit sold at retailers including Walmart and Costco are being recalled because of concerns about possible contamination with Hepatitis A. Brands include Great Value, and Rader Farms. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection spread through close contact with infected individuals, or by consuming foods…
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Thursday, 15 June 2023 08:14
We Demand Action! Protests In Columbus, and Coming Up in DC
Written by Jeanne Destro
Some Ohioans are fed up with what they see as government inaction, and they're taking it to the streets. In Columbus Wednesday, some East Palestine residents gathered at the Statehouse, to protest what they believe is not enough government action on their behalf to help them deal with serious health…
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