Tuesday, 11 May 2021 07:12
Summit County Launching Youth Career, Education Program
Written by Ryan Lang
Summit County is now accepting applications for its summer youth education program that's goal is to connect residents aged 16 to 20-years-old with job opportunities and new job skills. The program is going virtual this year due to the pandemic, so there are limitations. The six-week program is…
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Two Humboldt Penguin Chicks are the newest residents at the Akron Zoo, the 18th and 19th Humboldt chicks born here in the city's zoo since 2003. The zoo unveiled the name of one of the chicks Saturday, Ernesto, as they had to wait on blood test results determining the…
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Wadsworth Police have arrested seven people in connection to the disappearance and murder of Iron Jailen Cannon, 27, of Akron, who was last seen at a party in Wadsworth last year. According to the press release from Wadsworth Police, Cannon went missing from a home in the city the night…
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Akron Municipal Court offering special outdoor weddings thi ssummer at various locations, including Springfield Lake Gazebo (pictured), outside the Akron Art Museum, and others. The ceremonies are only offered once a month starting May 21st. See more at the Municipal Court website here.
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The Summit County Sheriff's Office announcing a human trafficking sting operation that resulted in ten men being arrested and several victims being rescued. According to the report from the sheriff's office, the men that were arrested responded to an online advertisement for sex in exchange for cash. They've…
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Wednesday, 05 May 2021 05:47
Local Recovery Champion Collapsed, Died After Running HOF Marathon
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Local "recovery icon" Harmon Velie has been identified as the runner who collapsed during the Hall of Fame Marathon in Canton Sunday, eventually passing away at Mercy Hospital. Harmon V, as he was known in the Alcoholics Anonymous community, was an active member in the fellowship and served as…
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The State of Ohio is now in the process of getting vaccines to Ohio residents who are homebound. They're putting together rapid response teams to go out and deliver those shots. If you or someone else you know is homebound and wants to get vaccinated; call your Area Agency on Aging: 1-866-243-5678.
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The Summit County Medical Examiner has identified the man who was shot and killed while working for a ride-share company Sunday afternoon. According to the report, Kristopher Rourkey, 48 from Hudson, was shot near the intersection of East Market Street and Buchtel Avenue just before 5 p.m. Sunday. Rourkey died…
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Tuesday, 04 May 2021 04:32
Indians Offering Discounted Tickets With Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
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The Cleveland Indians are offering five dollars off regular prices Upper Box or Upper Reserved tickets with proof of vaccination. The offer is good for purchasing tickets for the upcoming series against the Reds May 7th through the 9th, the Cubs May 11th and 12th, or the Twins series May 21st…
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With the 26th pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft (in Cleveland) the Cleveland Browns select Greg Newsome II, Cornerback out of Northwestern: .@gnewsii is headed to The Land❗️ — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 30, 2021 5 things to know about Greg Newsome, our 1st pick…
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Summit County Public Health announcing new pop-up, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites across the county. The sites will run from May 3rd through the 15th and no appointment is necessary.
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(City of Akron) Akron, Ohio, April 28, 2021 — Today, Mayor Dan Horrigan has released the full 2021 Akron Resurfacing list. This is the largest annual resurfacing program in the history of the City of Akron at over $11 million which will enable the City to pave approximately 85 miles of roadway…
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021 10:47
WATCH: Akron Public Schools to Announce New Superintendent
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The Akron Public Schools Board of Education has officially made an offer to their next potential superintendent, marking an historical moment in the district. Christine Fowler-Mack will become the first woman to lead the district since Akron Public Schools was formed in 1847. Watch the APS Board Meeting…
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021 09:06
Summit County to Resume J&J Vaccinations at Fairgrounds
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(Summit County Public Health) [Akron, OH] –Summit County Public Health announced it will resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this Saturday May 1, 2021 at the Summit County Fairgrounds. The decision was made following the announcement late Friday by the FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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