Akron-Canton Airport CEO on Masks, COVID-19, and More
Written by Jeanne DestroTravel is down, COVID-19 numbers are up in Ohio, and around the country.
Akron-Canton Airport CEO, Ren Camacho discusses mask requirements, COVID-19 safety precautions, and more, with Morning Show Host, Ray Horner.
Tough times at the University of Akron, where they're losing millions because of the pandemic, and had to lay off 178 employees this week, including 97 faculty members.
Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talked to University President, Gary Miller, about why they had to make that decision now.
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-17-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, it's all about renewable energy, recycling, clean air, and new technology that's going to make that all possible.
Our featured guest is Dr. Ica Manas-Zloczower who is a Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy, at Case Western Reserve University, talking about new techology that enables hard plastic things--like car dashboards and the insides of airplanes--to be recycled, for the first time, ever.
We've also got reports about Dominion's new offshore wind project in Virginia, new ways to generate power from ocean waves, and how crushed rock sprinkled on farmland could help reduce greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.
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Akron Police Release Suspect Photos In Crouse St. Homicide
Written by Ryan Lang(AKRON POLICE) - Detectives need your help identifying persons of interest wanted in connection to the Crouse St Homicides.
Officers responded to the 400 block of Crouse St around 10:00 AM on Sunday. When they got there, they found the victims, later identified as 43-year-old Horace Lee and 22-monthold daughter, Azeria Tucker, unresponsive outside of a home. The victims were pronounced dead on scene.
Investigators determined that Lee was pushing his daughter in a stroller on the sidewalk, when the suspect, driving the below listed vehicle, possibly a Cadillac Escalade, struck and killed the victims.
The three suspects in the (above) photograph are persons of interest wanted in connection to the victims’ deaths. The suspect wearing the hat with the letter "C" is believed to be wearing a motorcycle club vest with the "Afro Dog" insignia.
The three additional people in the below photograph are possible witnesses. Investigators would like to identify and speak with them concerning the incident.
The suspect vehicle (below) has noticeable ground effect lights underneath that may change colors.
U-A Prof on COVID-19 Immunity, Masks, and More
Written by Jeanne DestroWhat makes the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 so unique, why is wearing a mask important, and how soon will we reach what scientists call "herd immunity"?
Morning Show Host, Ray Horner, talks about all that and more, with University of Akron Biology Professor, Dr. Richard Londraville.
Summit County Health Commissioner on Mask Requirements and Enforcement
Written by Jeanne Destro(City of Akron) Yesterday (Monday), Akron City Council passed legislation to require face coverings in the City of Akron under most circumstances. The legislation was sponsored by Mayor Dan Horrigan and a majority of City Council members, including Council leadership. Akron’s mandate, which follows the Ohio Department of Health mask order for all of Summit County, takes effect immediately and remains in effect until further action of Council. A final copy of the ordinance is attached and available at www.akronohio.gov/masks. A helpful list of frequently asked questions is also available at www.akronohio.gov/maskFAQ.
Passing a local ordinance allows the City of Akron to pursue civil penalties (instead of the criminal penalties available under the state order) and to maintain the mandatory face covering order as long as necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19. The State order for Summit County remains in effect only while Summit County remains in a “red” or “purple” status under the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. The City of Akron order, on the other hand, will remain in effect until officials of the City and Summit County Public Health (SCPH) determine that the ordinance is no longer needed to protect public health.
“All enforcement of this order will focus first on outreach, education, and support,” Mayor Horrigan said. “This is not designed to be punitive, but we need all our residents and businesses to take this seriously.”
All enforcement of the proposed order would be administered by SCPH. The Akron Police Department would have no role in enforcing the Akron mandatory face covering ordinance. Businesses that fail to enforce the requirements of the order within their establishment, after a warning and an opportunity to correct the violation, could face a potential civil penalty of $250. Individuals who fail to comply with the order, after a warning and an opportunity to correct the violation, could face a potential civil penalty of $50. Concerns of suspected violations of the City of Akron mask ordinance (or any state COVID-19 regulation enforced by SCPH) can be reported to the SCPH Call Center at 330-926-5795 or online at www.scph.org/report-non-
"The goal of these efforts is to get as many people as we can to practice social distancing, follow healthy hygiene guidelines, and wear masks, as often as possible,” Mayor Horrigan added. “If a critical mass of our citizens step up and do their part, we will be able to control the virus and be in the best position to get kids back in school, keep our economy and society going, and protect our loved ones, neighbors, and coworkers from the worst consequences of this disease. It is during times like these that we really learn what we are made of. And I’m confident Akron will continue to be an example of decency and unity during these challenging times.”
Check the label on your hand sanitizer, because the FDA has expanded its list of potentially deadly products made with toxic wood alcohol (methanol), instead of the safe kind of alcohol (ethanol).
Click here for the official FDA list of brand names, which now includes 59 different products that it would be best for you to avoid.
Please note the list goes on for several pages, so make sure to click through, to see the whole thing.
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-10-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, more interesting new technology to help protect against COVID-19, both here in the US, and in Russia, where Vladimir Putin is going to extremes to make sure he doesn’t catch it. Also, protests against police brutality are not just happening out on the streets. Now, big tech and social media companies are feeling the heat too, as both consumers and advertisers demand racial and social justice.
Our featured guest this week, is Nathan Heerdt, who is CEO and co-founder, of “Healthy Roster”. His Columbus, Ohio based tech company makes a sports injury tracking app that is now also being used by employers to help protect their employees against COVID-19.
We've also got reports from CBS News Correspondents Brian Banmiller, Allison Keyes, and Peter King.
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Mayor Horrigan Discusses Possible Akron Mask Mandate
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Bob DiBiasio has been a member of the Cleveland Indians staff for over 40 years, and he talked about the calls for changing the team’s name, which has been around for 105 years. DiBiasio says they are exploring all options at this time.
As for the ballpark operations, Curtis Danburg touches on the day-to-day process of readying the stadium, the players, and everyone and everything else in order for a season to go on.
Gov. Mike DeWine Discussed Mask Use, School Guidelines
Written by Tony MazurThis Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-3-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, how a stock trading app may have helped end a young man’s life, how to get refunds for pandemic-related canceled reservations, and a new invention that can both keep you safer from COVID-19, and vastly reduce the number of potty breaks on your next road trip!
Featured guests this week include Geoff Colvin from Fortune Magazine, and David Pelleg, who teaches Finance at Kent State University.
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