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Wednesday, 02 October 2024 11:27
Boys Throwing Rocks Off Highway Bridge Damage Cars, Injure Driver In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police say two boys, ages 9 and 11, were taken into custody Tuesday morning after throwing rocks off the 27 th Street bridge over I-76 (West), just after 6:00AM. At least nine vehicles sustained broken windshields and other damage, and one motorist; a 44-year-old male, was injured after he…
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Sunday, 29 September 2024 08:29
Access Inc. Women's Shelter In Celebrates 40th Anniversary In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Imagine being a mother with children, and suddenly finding yourself in need of shelter. Where would you turn? Who would be there to help you? In Akron, the answer is Access Inc., a non-profit organization which shelters anyone who identifies as a woman, and also provides wrap-around social services for…
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While millions of Americans could greatly benefit from using weight loss drugs to combat health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease; they cost too much for most people to afford, and not all health insurance plans cover them. In addition, there are different kinds of weight loss drugs…
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 11:40
Firestone CLC Kicks Off Fall Theater Season This Week with "Six The Musical"
Written by Jeanne Destro
Who knew 15th Century divorce and beheadings in not so Merry Old England could be so entertaining? Well, Mark Zimmerman, who is the Theater Director for Akron's School of The Arts, is absolutely convinced it is true, and he's hoping you'll feel the same way after you see the new…
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Thursday, 19 September 2024 11:08
Three Shot, One Trampled Outside Akron Apartment Complex
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police say there was some sort of altercation early Thursday morning that led to three people getting shot, and one person being trampled in the ensuing melee, at a gathering outside the Park Lane Manor Apartment complex on Clifford Avenue, in South Akron. All four victims suffered what police…
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Saturday, 14 September 2024 06:47
Akron Shooting Suspect Arrested Near Cleveland Following Police Chase
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 39 year old man who allegedly shot a woman in Akron, then forced her into his pickup truck, was arrested after a police chase that ended in crash on I-480 near Cleveland, on Friday morning. Police say the shooting ocurred in the 600 block of Cuyahoga Falls Avenue on…
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 15:13
Akron Police Release Body Cam Videos Of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police have released a gas station surveillance video, along with body cam videos from two police officers who were involved in the shooting of 54 year old Michael Jones of Akron, last weekend. It happened after they approached him while he was sitting in a U-Haul truck, in the…
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 11:12
Inventive Family Fun On The Way In Richfield
Written by Jeanne Destro
While doing housework is still not a whole lot of fun; it sure is a lot easier today than it was before local inventor James Kirby came along in the early 1900's, with innovations like the portable vacuum cleaner, and the spin cycle for washing machines. Before Kirby, who lived…
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 07:18
Alleged Summit Metro Parks Attempted Rapist Indicted
Written by Jeanne Destro
The 32 year old Akron man who allegedly attacked a woman at a Summit County Metro Park earlier this month, has been indicted on five felony charges. Issac Armour of West Lowell Avenue is charged with Attempted Rape, Kidnapping, Abduction, and Gross Sexual Imposition. Summit County Prosecutors say that at…
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 20:14
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Fall Fashion Show Coming Soon In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
Frugal fashionistas rejoice, and mark your calendars now for the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop Fall Fashion Show on September 8, in Akron. Tickets are on sale now, for the event that features gently used, and sometimes even brand new clothing, outerwear, accessories, jewelry, and more for both men and…
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 11:36
Star Power & Strange Bedfellows: Democrats New Coalition On Display This Week
Written by Jeanne Destro
It has been a star-studded week at the Democratic National Convention, with appearances from former Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, along with their wives; former First Lady, Michelle Obama, and former First Lady, Secretary of State, and 2016 Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton. There has been a lot of…
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Monday, 19 August 2024 10:44
Akron Police Chief "Sickened" After Officer Arrested For Child Porn
Written by Jeanne Destro
A four-year member of the Akron Police Department was arrested Friday by State law enforcement officers and charged with multiple felony counts related to Pandering Obscenity of a Minor and Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented material. In a statement released today, Akron Police Chief, Brian Harding, had this reaction…
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 11:49
Akron Police Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect In Kenmore
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Ohio Department of criminal investigations is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Akron's Kenmore nieghborhood early this morning, which resulted in the death of a 54 year old man. Please say that at a little after 1:00 AM Saturday morning two officers observed a stolen car in the parking…
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Saturday, 10 August 2024 19:27
Governor Declares State Of Emergency In 8 Counties, Including Summit
Written by Jeanne Destro
Eight Northeast Ohio Counties, including Summit, are now eligible for expedited assitance from the State of Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has decalred a State of Emergency, in an effort to provide help for communities affected by tornadoes and severe storms on Tuesday. The counties covered in the declaration are Ashtabula,…
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Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:42
All Clear: I-76 Reopens Near Central Interchange In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A "suspicious" object on the highway caused authorities to shut down I-76 in both directions, and to call in the bomb squad to investigate near the Central Interchange in and Kenmore Boulevard in Akron earlier this morning. It turns out though, that the object was just a barrel, and there…
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Monday, 05 August 2024 10:54
Recreational Cannabis Sales Can Start Tuesday In Ohio
Written by Jeanne Destro
This bud's for you, Ohio, as 98 dual-use dispensaries will be licensed to sell recreational Cannabis, starting tomorrow, August 6, including several in the Akron-Canton area. Adults 21 and over, may buy recreational Cannabis at the following local licensed dispensaries: Bloom Medicinals, 737 E. North St., Akron, OH 44305 The…
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The release of three Americans unjustly detained in Russia this past week didn't just happen in a vacuum. A vast team of US Diplomats along with scores of others from US allies including Germany, Slovenia, and the Netherlands, combined forces to complete over the course of many years, the most…
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Thursday, 01 August 2024 15:12
Simple Test Can Diagnose Dementia Early Enough For More Effective Treatment
Written by Jeanne Destro
While there is still no cure for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia; there is a simple, self-administered test that can help doctors discover and begin to treat it early enough to make a real difference in the quality of life for their patients. That's what researchers at the Ohio State University…
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Sunday, 28 July 2024 07:12
Knowledge Is Power: Fighting Back Against Scammers
Written by Jeanne Destro
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and persistent. Many people wonder, "Why me? Why do people keep calling me, texting me, and generally making my life miserable? The answer is money, and it's being made hand over fist, by scammers and thieves. They don't know you, they probably live in another country,…
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Thursday, 25 July 2024 12:22
Eviction Reduction Program Showing Promise In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A report out of Princeton University a couple of years ago, showed Akron had the highest number of evictions in Ohio, but that may be about to change. Just six months after getting underway in Akron Municipal Court, Judge Ron Cable says their new program designed to reduce the number…
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