Tuesday, 13 April 2021 09:09
What Does Halt of J&J Vaccine Mean for Summit County Site?
Written by Ryan Lang
Update: Summit County Public Health officials will switch from the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to the two-dose Pfizer shot starting Sunday, April 18th. To schedule an appointment visit the state's COVID-19 Vaccination site here. -- Early Tuesday the FDA and the CDC both announced that they recommend that all states…
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Monday, 12 April 2021 10:10
Cleveland Orchestra Announces 2021 Blossom Schedule
Written by Ryan Lang
Live classical music is returning to Cuyahoga Falls this summer! The Cleveland Orchestra has announced it's 2021 Blossom Music Festival schedule, featuring eleven concerts between July and September. The entire 2020 orchestra season had to be canceled due to the pandemic. The orchestra will kick things off with "An American Celerbration…
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Akron Police are still looking for the driver in a fatal hit-skip along Route 8 South near East Buchtel Avenue Friday night. Just about 10:30 a woman reportedly walked into traffic along Route 8 after the car she was a passenger in pulled over onto the berm. The…
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Friday, 09 April 2021 04:31
ODOT District 4 Announces "Largest Project in District History" for Central Interchange
Written by Ryan Lang
In a press conference Thursday, ODOT laid out their projects for the 2021 construction season, including one especially large project for Akron's Central Interchange. District 4 Deputy Director Gery Noirot explains more below: ODOT District 4 Deputy Director Gery Noirot from Ohio DOT on Vimeo. (ODOT) A year ago at…
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The University of Akron will begin vaccinating students on campus today, per an update from the local college. On Thursday, University officials, with the help of Cuyahoga Falls-based Klein's Pharmacy, will host several COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the JAR. UA's Director of Health and Safety Eric Green says the school…
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Thursday, 08 April 2021 05:46
Stow PD Looking for "Person of Interest" in Recent Thefts
Written by Ryan Lang
Stow Police are asking the public's help finding a man they say is a "person of interest" in several thefts from area businesses. The man (pictured) was last seen riding in a stolen electric wheelchair down Graham Road near Fishcreek Road earlier this week. Anyone with information is asked to…
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Late last year is was announced that The Tangier in Akron was closing after more than 70 years hosting permiere musical acts and other entertainers. The LeBron James Family Foundation purchased the iconic venue with plans to convert it into a mixed-use community center just up the road from LeBron's I-Promise School. As the…
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Tuesday, 06 April 2021 09:13
Summit Metro Parks Giving Away Tree Saplings on Earth Day
Written by Ryan Lang
(Summit Metro Parks) This season, residents can celebrate Earth Day and mark the Summit Metro Parks centennial anniversary while promoting a healthy ecosystem at the same time. Park district staff will distribute, free of charge, several species of native tree saplings that are offspring of iconic trees within Summit County.…
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Summit County Crime Stoppers and the Copley Police Department are asking the public's help finding two burglary suspects. According to an update on the Summit County Crime Stoppers Facebook page, the two suspects, one who appeared to be holding a handgun, broke into a home near Copley Circle the afternoon…
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Two Akron teens are facing multiple charges after a routine traffic stop early Sunday morning. Per the Akron Police report, a driver was stopped near North Main Street and East Tallmadge Avenue Sunday morning around 1 a.m. due to an equipment violation on their vehicle. While walking up…
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Friday, 02 April 2021 11:30
Akron-Native, Black Keys Drummer to Fill-In for Tribe Hype Man
Written by Ryan Lang
Part of the majesty of attending a Cleveland Indians game at Progressive Field is the melodic bass drum that eminates from atop the bleachers in left-center field. The man behind that drum, of course, John Adams, who has been beating that drum at Tribe home games since the 1970's! Unfortunately,…
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Friday, 02 April 2021 09:15
Sheriff's Office: Be Cautious When You're Pulled Over
Written by Ryan Lang
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to always be aware, alert, and cautious, even when it comes to interactions with the police. In a Facebook post yesterday, the sheriff's office said they received a call from a man who said his young granddaughter was pulled over by a man…
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Wednesday, 31 March 2021 09:47
Mayor Horrigan Proclaims April 1st "Devo Day" in Akron
Written by Ryan Lang
(City of Akron) Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has issued a proclamation declaring April 1 as Devo Day, launching a month-long promotion for Fan Votes for the group’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The rock band from Akron was formed in 1973 and consisted of two…
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The Summit County Sheriff's Office is still looking for two men who robbed the Skill Arcade in Akron last month. On Saturday, February 6, the two suspects (pictured) walked into the Skill Arcade at Coventry Plaza on Manchester Road and pulled guns, demanding cash from customers and the establishment. It's…
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