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While the City of Akron is not a “Sanctuary” city, like the city of Portland, Oregon, for example; it is a town that has long been

With Valentine’s Day coming up, it turns out what counts most isn’t just how loved you feel, it’s how much love you show others. A new

The last defendant in an Akron-area meth trafficking case has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Maurice Stewart, 31, of Akron, pleaded guilty to

Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a human trafficking ring operating out of two massage parlors in Warren. Investigators say the group forced women

New national data from the White House shows violent crime declined sharply in many of the country’s largest cities in 2025. According to the report, murders

Akron Public Schools is hosting a district-wide Talent Fair on Feb. 19 to fill nearly 180 positions for the 2026-2027 school year. APS is inviting teachers,

The Akron RubberDucks are bringing back their popular reading program, Quack Open a Book and Read. Students who read four books between now and April 2

Following the announcement that Lourdes University will close, Walsh University is offering automatic acceptance and a seamless transfer pathway for students in good academic standing. As

Akron Police say they have no suspects yet, and are asking for tips to help them find out who killed 28 year old Daivan Floyd. He

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the FBI’s Cleveland Division is reminding Ohioans to be cautious when starting relationships online. Agents say romance scams continue to