Thursday, 23 March 2023 08:48
New, Tougher, Rail Regulations: Will Congress Act?
Written by Jeanne Destro
A US Senate Committee heard from a wide variety of officials including the head of the National Transportation Safety Board, Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, and US Senator, Sherrod Brown yesterday, in response to the recent train derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine. NTSB Chair, Jennifer Hamendy, said "The bottom…
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Akron police are looking for three men wearing masks who held up two people at gunpoint and stole their Mercedes Benz in the parking lot of the Lucky Corner bar in the 13 hundred block of West Waterloo Road Tuesday afternoon at about 4:30. No one was hurt, but the…
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 10:07
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan's Last "State of The City" Address
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan gave his final "State of The City" address today at the John S. Knight Center, in downtown Akron. During his speech, the Mayor did not shy away from controversial topics, such as violence in the schools, and last summer's police shooting of Jayland Walker, the…
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 10:06
Cleveland Guardians Launch Monthly Ballpark Pass
Written by Katie Lee
The Cleveland Guardians announced yesterday that their April 7th home opener is sold out, however if you purchase the newly announced Ballpark Pass you can still attend with a standing-room-only ticket. The just launched monthly Ballpark Pass costs $49 a month and will allow fans to attend any home game…
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A 17-year-old was arrested in Canton Monday afternoon after fleeing from an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper and crashing his car into a utility pole. The Canton Repository reports that the teen was clocked going 72 miles-per-hour in a 35 mile-per-hour zone. A trooper pursued the boy's car as he fled…
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Have a question for Akron’s Mayoral candidates? Now’s your chance to ask them. A public debate on April 12th will feature questions from local residents. The debate will take place at 7pm at the Akron-Summit County Public Library on High Street. You can submit your questions for candidates in advance…
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Friday, 17 March 2023 11:15
Justice is A Dish Best Served Cold: '70s Era Killer, Convicted
Written by Jeanne Destro
They were both young women in the prime of their lives; one just 18, the other, 20, when they were last seen alive in Tallmadge, Ohio back in the 1970's. But since then, 18-year-old Karen Bentz of Akron, and 20-year-old Loretta Jean Davis of Brimfield have been the long gone,…
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Board games, beer, and coffee--all in a medieval tavern. That’s what you have to look forward to when you visit The Green Dragon in Akron, a board game bar and cafe that's having its grand opening this weekend. The Green Dragon offers more than 750 board games for customers to…
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Thursday, 16 March 2023 08:55
East Palestine Update: First Responder Training For Rail Disasters
Written by Jeanne Destro
First Responders, including volunteer firefighters, police, and other emergency personnel, can now sign up for training on how to deal with rail disasters. This is in direct response to last month's Norfolk Southern train derailment that resulted in a catastrophic spill of toxic chemicals into the ground, air, and water;…
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Something to look forward to this summer as FirstEnergy Stadium has announced that it will host Upper Deck Golf this June. Upper Deck Golf allows fans the opportunity to play golf inside sports stadiums across the county, hitting balls from the upper deck onto custom greens set-up on the field…
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The 58 year old Copley man who has been charged in connection with the murders of three men and the attempted murder of another, is being held in the Summit County jail without bond. That ruling in the case of Elias Gudino, Beacon Journal reports, came from JudgeTodd McKenney, in…
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Thursday, 16 March 2023 07:33
ODOT to Invest $2.5 Billion in New Construction in 2023
Written by Katie Lee
ODOT has announced plans to invest a record 2.5 billion dollars in over 1,000 projects during the 2023 construction season. Much of the funds supporting these projects comes from money allocated to Ohio as a part of the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act. News 5 reports that this year’s construction will…
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 09:47
Bally Sports Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Written by Katie Lee
Diamond Sports Groups, the parent company of Bally Sports, and the largest owner of regional sports networks is filing for bankruptcy. Bally Sports owns the broadcast rights to 42 professional sports teams, including the Cleveland Guardians. Fox 8 News reports that as a part of its bankruptcy proceedings Bally Sports is…
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 09:17
Air, Water, & Dead Animal Testing Continues In East Palestine Near Derailment Site
Written by Jeanne Destro
Drooling. Lethargy. Upper respiratory issues. Anorexia. Those are some of the symptoms suffered by a dog, and some stray cats that died near the toxic train derailment site recently in East Palestine. But, was it because of the chemicals? That's what investigators from the Ohio Department of Agriculture are trying…
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