Wednesday, 07 February 2024 09:42
Teen Suspect Arrested for Stealing Tip Jar and Shooting Store Clerk
Written by Katie Lee
A 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday morning by the Akron Police and U.S. Marshals after he allegedly stole a tip jar from an Akron gas station and shot the employee who chased after him. News 5 reports that the teen was arrested yesterday in the 800 block of Oberlin Street…
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Monday, 05 February 2024 08:46
Group Sues AG Yost Over Proposed Voting Rights Amendment
Written by Katie Lee
Voter rights groups are bringing a lawsuit against Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, saying he doesn’t have the right to reject their proposed amendment based on its title. 3 News reports that the group submitted their Ohio voter’s bill of rights for the second time in January. The amendment looks…
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Saturday, 27 January 2024 15:37
Akron Police Seek Suspect in Delia Ave. Shooting
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Police are looking for the gunman who shot a 25 year old gas station convenience store employee on Thursday, Jan. 25, sending him to the hospital with gunshot wounds, where he has reportedly been in critical condition. Now, they're circulating a picture of the supect and hoping for tips…
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Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:36
Alleged DUI Driver Crashes Into Sheriff's Cruiser Stopped At Red Light In Coventry
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 36 year old woman who allegedly hit a Summit County Sheriff's cruiser from behind while the officer was sitting inside, has been charged with multiple crimes, including Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence. Authorties allege Lindsey Cope of Green, crashed into the the Deputy Sheriff's vehicle while it was…
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Wednesday, 24 January 2024 10:58
Pedestrian Struck By Car, Seriously Injured, In Akron
Written by Jeanne Destro
A 40 year old woman was severely injured when she was struck by a car while crossing West Market Street in Akron, on Tuesday evening.Police say it happened at about 6:08PM, at a marked crosswalk in the 1800 block of West Market Street.The driver of the car stayed on the scene, and…
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It’s the continuation of a family legacy for the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, as Pete Nance, son of Cavs legend Larry Nance Sr. recently signed a 10-day contract with the team. Pete tells News5 that he has dreamed of following in the footsteps of his father, as well…
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 12:35
Akron Mayor: Partnership with Summa Health Will "Remain Strong" Despite Pending Acquisition
Written by Jeanne Destro
On word that Summa Health is in the process of being acquired by General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATco), Akron Mayor Shammis Malik released this statement today: “The City of Akron’s partnership with Summa will remain strong. My family, like much of our community, has depended on Summa for…
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 10:23
Stay Toasty in Akron's Warming Centers This Week
Written by Jeanne Destro
Brutally low temperatures with sub-zero wind chills, have prompted Akron City officials to continue extending the regular operating hours of the Summit Lake Community Center at 380 West Crosier Street, as a warming center for people who need someplace to stay out of the cold. It will be open from 8AM…
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The violence started on the West side, at around 3:00 on Friday afternoon, in the 1700 block of Liberty Drive, which is near the Northwest Branch of the Akron Public Library. Police say that's when a 34 year old man who was waiting for an acquaintance, got carjacked by a…
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Former state Rep. Bob Young of Green was sentenced in Barberton Municipal Court on Friday after being convicted of domestic violence and 3 other misdemeanors related to the violation of a protection order. Young was convicted of domestic violence in October for a July altercation with his wife. He then…
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Thursday, 04 January 2024 11:09
City of Akron Gears Up For Bicentennial With New Plans, New Organization
Written by Jeanne Destro
As the City of Akron continues to gear up for its big Bicentennial celebration in 2025; the the organization actually handling the event has changed. Now, instead of being run by the Akron Bicentennial Commission; a new not-for-profit corporation called "Akron 200 Inc.", has been formed to run what will…
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Monday, 18 December 2023 09:39
Unintentional Shooting in Akron Leaves One Woman Dead
Written by Katie Lee
An unintentional shooting late Friday night in Akron claimed the life of a 29-year-old woman. Akron Police report that 31-year-old Denzel Ayers accidentally fired off a shot from a loaded handgun while sitting in the passenger's seat of a vehicle, while the victim was in the driver’s seat. That single…
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 08:48
Akron Canton Food Bank Set to Serve Record Number in 2023
Written by Katie Lee
As the year draws to a close the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank reports that it will have served more people in 2023 than any other year in their history with the agency anticipating that they will reach over 3 million visits to their pantries and other hunger relief partners by…
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