Wednesday, 23 March 2022 09:48
Dozens of Speed Tables Installed Throughout Akron
Written by Ryan Lang
(City of Akron) After the successful testing of temporary speed tables in two Akron neighborhoods in 2020, the City will install 28 speed tables throughout Akron’s 10 Wards. See a map of the speed table locations here. Speed tables are raised areas placed at mid-block points across roadways and are designed to…
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Tuesday, 22 March 2022 10:01
Local Media Professional Giving Back to His Alma Mater
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron-based Mosher Media is donating brand new equipment to the media production class at founder Dan Mosher's alma mater, Stow-Munroe Falls High School. The announcement from Dan this week coincides with Mosher Media's celebration of 30 years in business. Thanks to the donation of a new 4k Canon camera, a…
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Wednesday, 16 March 2022 04:26
Summit County Prosecutor Wants You to "Arrive Alive" for St. Paddy's Day
Written by Ryan Lang
(Summit County Prosecutor's Office) Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh, alongside Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, announced today the return of the “Arrive Alive” campaign for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The anti-drunk driving campaign will help keep Summit County roads safe during St. Patrick’s Day by providing FREE or…
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Tuesday, 15 March 2022 10:04
Man Attempts To Steal Bag of Cash From Armored Car
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Police arrested a man they say stole a bag of cash from the back of an armored vehicle that was parked outside the Circle K in the 1900 block of West Market Street Monday. Witnesses told police they say the suspect, later identified as 27-year-old Allan Stallings Jr., walk…
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Thursday, 10 March 2022 10:09
Red Cross Resumes Testing Blood for COVID-19 Antibodies
Written by Ryan Lang
The American Red Cross is resuming testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time. Per an update from the Red Cross Thursday, donations containing high levels of COVID-19 antibodies could potentially be used as convalesent plasma to help patients who become seriously ill from COVID-19. On a…
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Friday, 04 March 2022 04:29
DeWine Urging Research Before Donating to Eastern European Humanitarian Cause
Written by Ryan Lang
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today offered tips and resources to Ohioans looking to assist the humanitarian crisis occurring because of Vladimir Putin’s aggression against Ukraine. “Seeing images of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing their homes is heartbreaking; and many Ohioans are looking for ways to help,” said Governor…
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Tuesday, 01 March 2022 04:15
Akron Police Release Ritchie Ave. Body Cam Footage
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Police have released body worn camera footage from the officer-involved shooting the early morning of February 22nd, at a home on Ritchie Avenue in West Akron. In those videos below, the officers on the scene can be seen and heard instructing a man with a gun just inside the…
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Akron Police are asking the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a shooting at the Grant Street Drive Thru in the city last month. The shooting happened on January 26, 2022, at about 3:15 p.m. That's when the suspects (pictured) pulled up in a dark-colored Nissan Rogue with dark…
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Tuesday, 15 February 2022 04:26
2017 Murder Suspect Believed to be Living in Akron
Written by Ryan Lang
U.S. Marshals with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Akron Police Department are looking for Chris Johson, this week's Fugitive of the Week. Johnson is the last remaining suspect connected to the 2017 murder of then 18-year-old Brandon Belleville. Three others have already been arrested, tried…
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Wednesday, 09 February 2022 04:27
Na'kia Crawford Murder Suspect Arrested in Georgia
Written by Ryan Lang
The suspect in the murder of Na'Kia Crawford in Akron is in custody more than a year-and-a-half after she was gunned down in the city; a killing that made waves across the nation. The US Marshals office, along with Akron Police and several other local and out-of-state authorities announced…
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Tuesday, 08 February 2022 04:33
APD: Smiling Thief Stole $1700 in Dick's Merchandise
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Police are looking for the person who stole $1700 worth of merchandise from the Dick's Sporting Goods store on Howe Road. Security camera caught the suspect forcing open an emergency exit door at the rear of the building.
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Thursday, 03 February 2022 03:20
Akron Under a Winter Storm Warning Through Friday Morning
Written by Ryan Lang
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Summit County and the surrounding areas through Friday morning as we anticipate the latest Mother Nature has to offer us. Most forecasts are now calling for the brunt of the storm to impact our Greater Akron area late Thursday…
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Thursday, 27 January 2022 05:17
Video: Canton FD Crew Battles House Fire in the City
Written by Ryan Lang
Canton Fire released aerial footage of a crew battling a house fire in the city Wednesday, January 26th:
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Tuesday, 25 January 2022 04:44
U.S. Marshal: Missing Teen Believed To Be In Akron
Written by Ryan Lang
The U.S. Marshals Service is asking the public's help finding a missing teen who left her home in Perry back on January 15th. Sixteen-year-old Angel Grose-Bloir reportedly has a history of running away from home. Investigators believe she is likely in the Akron area. Angel is described as 5'2", about…
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