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Wednesday, 14 June 2023 13:21
Ski Mask Wearing, Gun Toting, Alleged Drug Dealer Busted At Bus Stop In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
He was wearing a ski mask, had the extended magazine of a gun sticking out of his waistband, and was standing at a bus stop on in the 2100 Block of 6th Street SW about 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 13. That’s when Akron Police say they got suspicious about 24…
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Wednesday, 14 June 2023 06:11
Gas Stove Debate in DC: More "Heat Than Light"?
Written by Jeanne Destro
in Washington, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill, Tuesday, June 13, to block the Consumer Product Safety Commission from regulating gas stoves as banned products—even though the agency says they do not intend to ban them. But, the "Gas Stove Protection Freedom Act", passed by a margin of 248…
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Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:18
Reducing Fatal Drug Overdoses: A Conversation With Summit County Health Commissioner, Donna Skoda
Written by Jeanne Destro
About 18 people per month have been dying from drug overdoses in Summit County over the past year and a half, according to data from the Summit County Medical Examiner's office. So, we talked to Summit County Health Commissioner, Donna Skoda today, about what we might be able to do…
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Monday, 12 June 2023 14:44
City Lifts Boil Water Alert For North Akron Area
Written by Jeanne Destro
The City of Akron's Boil Alert has been lifted for all customers affected by the water main break on Cuyahoga Street, on Saturday, June 10. In a press release, city officials say this applies to customers along the northern end of Cuyahoga Street including all customers in the vicinity of…
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Monday, 12 June 2023 13:06
The Continuing Opiod Epidemic: Fatal Overdose Statistics In Summit County
Written by Jeanne Destro
The sight is sobering; page after page, after page—107 in all—containing the names of people from our area who have died from drug overdoses over the past year and a half. Two reports from the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office, list the names and other vital statistics such as age,…
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Monday, 12 June 2023 10:27
Two Teens Shot, Injured, At Party In Akron Sunday Morning
Written by Jeanne Destro
Two young men, ages 16 and 17, were injured when shots were fired at a large party in the 1400 Block of Minson Way, early Sunday morning. Police say they arrested the 19 year old driver of a car that fled the scene, and that they found two loaded weapons…
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Sunday, 11 June 2023 10:15
Water Main Break Prompts North Akron Area Water Boil Alert
Written by Jeanne Destro
There was a water main break Saturday June 10, on Cuyahoga Street, resulting in depressuraization of the of Akron's water system for about 1000 customers, an as a result; they have issued a water boil alert for some customers. In a press release, city officials say the water main break occurred along…
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The Summit County jail inmate who slipped away from Sheriff's custody while they were taking him to a doctor's appointment recently, has been sentenced to 18 to 25.5 years in prison, on a number of charges, including Escape. Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge, Susan Baker Ross, sentenced 39 year…
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Thursday, 08 June 2023 11:18
Akron Police Arrest Five, in Second "Gambling House" Bust This Week
Written by Jeanne Destro
For the second time this week, Akron police made arrests at what they're calling an illegal "Gambling House". Police say as part of an ongoing investigation, they arrested five people at a suspected betting operation called Tap Tap at 1035 Kenmore Avenue. While executing a search warrant, police allege…
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Canton Police officers shot and killed a 41-year-old man Wednesday night, with officers saying they were responding to a disturbance and that they returned fire after the suspect shot at them. It happened a little after 10pm in the 300 block of 25th Street SW in Canton. Sources tell Fox…
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Arriving just in time the Barberton Fire Department helped a local woman deliver her baby last Thursday. Fire Capt. Duane Milford told the Beacon Journal that the call for a possible imminent birth came in around 8am. Crews were dispatched and arrived at the home to find the mother, Mariah…
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Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:13
New I PROMISE Housing Development Opens In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron's newest affordable housing development will be christened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 8. The I PROMISE development at 445 S. Maple Street, is located near the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE School, and offers services and ammenities like a demonstration kitchen where residents can learn about…
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Tuesday, 06 June 2023 12:39
Teen Shot, Injured, During Hold-Up At "Gambling House" In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
He was only 16 years old when he reportedly tried to hold-up what police are calling a "gambling house" in Akron Monday night, and now he's in the hospital, shot in the abdomen, after a struggle for his gun. Police say the attempted hold-up happened around 7:15PM Monday, at the Royal…
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Tuesday, 06 June 2023 11:16
Mpox Rising Again: Drive Through Vaccination Clinic in Akron June 20
Written by Jeanne Destro
The CDC is advising healthcare providers and public health agencies nationwide, to encourage people to get vaccinated, who are most at risk of contracting what used to be called "Monkeypox", but is now just called "Mpox". In a recent post on the CDC website, they report that although the number…
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Tuesday, 06 June 2023 11:34
Case Western Reserve University to Build $300 Million Dollar Research Facility
Written by Katie Lee
A big investment at Case Western Reserve University as they announce plans to build a new $300 million dollar interdisciplinary research facility. Eric Kaler the president of Case Western believes they need a building that will match the caliber of their researchers telling News 5, “We have some really terrifically…
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Monday, 05 June 2023 12:14
One Teen Shot, One Run Over, At Party In West Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron police say two young men, a 17 and an 18 year old, were injured when shots rang out a large party in the parking lot of the old Erie Island Elementary School, at the corner of Cordova and Peckham Streets early this morning. They say the 17 year old…
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An FBI Raid in Plain Township over the weekend resulted in an arrest and the seizure of drugs, cash, and weapons. As reported by the Canton Repository the FBI’s Stark County Safe Streets Task Force executed a search warrant at a house near Meyer’s Lake where they found 6 kilos…
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US Marshals are looking tips to help them find 38 year old John White, who they're seeking for the alleged rape of two 12 year old girls.. They say John White fled his apartment in Akron, after a 16 year old minor was recovered there. White is described as a…
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Gas prices dropped again in Akron last week, to an average of $3.36 per gallon. The national average also dropped, and is now $3.51 per gallon. But, that downward trend might not last, according to GasBuddy.com, which reports we could see some gasoline price increases now that the OPEC+ oil…
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Wednesday, 31 May 2023 13:28
Norton Road Rage Murder Suspect Caught In Columbus
Written by Jeanne Destro
The suspect wanted in connection with the May 17th road rage killing of 40 year old Akron resident, George Jenson, who died after getting shot while driving on I-76 in Norton, was arrested today in Columbus. Southern Ohio US Marshals and Columbus police took Dacarrei Tovon Kinard into custody without…
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