The State of Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern Railway in federal court, alleging the company was negligent, and that it broke both state and federal environmental laws when its train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals into the air and water last month in East Palestine. The 58-count civil lawsuit cites…
They're talking chickens in Cuyahoga Falls, specifically; whether or not people who live in single-family residential districts ought to be allowed to have them. Next, the City's Planning Commission will discuss whether or not their General Development Code should be ammended to allow  chickens, which are now only permitted in National Park…
New details are emerging this morning about Friday's grisly and mysterious triple murder in Summit County. The suspect, 58-year-old Elias Gudino of Copley was arrested last week in connection with the murders of two men in Akron, and one man in Copley. One of the charges brought against him was…
Two people arrested in Wadsworth Saturday, as a drag queen storytelling event brought out protestors, supporters, and armed white supremacists.  Hundreds of people filled Wadsworth Memorial Park, as a humanist group put on their “Rock-n-Roll Humanist Drag Queen Story Hour.” The event aimed at children and parents had drawn plenty…
Gas prices fell a little over 12 cents in Akron last week, now averaging $3.24 per gallon. Nationwide, gas prices rose 8 cents, to an average of $3.44 per gallon. GasBuddy.com reports oil prices were lower on weaker outlooks for economic growth, but continued refinery maintenance and the higher cost of…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says delays in removing contaminated soil from the East Palestine train deralment site are "outrageous", and that he wants to see NorfolkSouthern Railways and the US EPA immediately identify and authorize more hazardous waste disposal sites. While there is a pile of approximately 24, 400 tons of excavated…
Sunday, 12 March 2023 14:30

Triple Murder Suspect Arrested In Copley

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A 58 year old Copley man has been charged with one count of Aggravated Murder, and one count of Attempted Aggravated murder in connection with the deaths of three men; two found Friday morning in Akron, and the other found shortly thereafter in Copley. Copley and Akron Police are working…
Friday, 10 March 2023 12:23

Three Bodies, Two Cities, One Mystery

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Update: 3:15PM Akron Police say a passerby found the dead bodies of two men who were bound and gagged, on the side of the road on Cordova Avenue at 8:35 this morning. A little later on, they were notified that the body of another man was found on Wright Road…
A special event for local readers and writers as the Akron-Summit County Library hosts the inaugural Akron Book Fest this Saturday. The event will feature book giveaways and over 50 writers from the local community will be signing, selling, and discussing their work. The day will include several roundtable discussions…
Looking to help your community? The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is in need of volunteers and will be hosting an informational meeting on positions this Friday. Ask questions and hear from Red Cross volunteers and staff about the volunteer experience. The volunteer roles most needed in Northern Ohio…
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