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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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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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