Northeast Ohio has lost another radio broadcast legend as longtime Cleveland Cavaliers radio announcer Joe Tait has passed away. Tait first started his decades-long career with the Cavs in 1970, the team's inaugural year and continued through 1979 while concurrently announcing Indians games alongside Herb Score from 1973 through…
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 09:16
Two Area Residents Sentenced On Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
Written by Jeanne Destro
In Akron Municipal Court, the man who caused the fiery fatal crash along Route 8 in August last year that left 18-year-old Jared Marcum of North Canton dead, was sentenced for Vehicular Manslaughter, to 90 days house arrest, one year probation, and 60 hours of community service. Christopher Lonkart swerved…
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021 09:08
The City of Akron Wants Your Input on New Top Cop
Written by Ryan Lang
The City of Akron is looking for your feedback and input as they continue their search for the city's next Police Chief. In addition to hiring a recruiting firm to assist in the nationwide search, Mayor Dan Horrigan noted that they are looking for input from Akron residents. Those…
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Akron Police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man dead in West Akron Tuesday night. Officers first responded to the 800 block of Work Drive just before 6:30 where they found the victim in the backyard of a home. That victim was taken to Akron General where…
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 12:08
More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Statewide Soon
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Ohio EPA is offering $3.25 million dollars in grants to support the installation of 500 EV charging stations at 170 locations in 22 counties, including Summit. The money comes from a $14 billion dollar legal settlement that Volkswagen made with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) related to settle allegations of…
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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens has announced the new theme and opening date for the Spring season. April 1st marks this year's opening with the theme "Restoration: If This Hall Could Talk," a "celebration of the extensive restoration projects completed throughout the estate since 2015." Throughout 2021, the tour of…
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An aerospace company started by Google co-founder, Sergey Brin, is going to move into and operate Akron's iconic Airdock, where blimps and dirigibles first started being made in 1929. LTA Research has entered into an agreement with the Development Finance Authority (DFA) of Summit County to sublease space at the…
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Tuesday, March 9th marks one year since the first Ohioan was diagnosed with coronavirus and now more Ohioans than ever are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday, Governor Mike DeWine announced that beginning Thursday, March 11th, Ohioans aged 50 and older will be eligible to begin registering for and…
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Tuesday, 02 March 2021 10:51
UPDATE: Canton Police Arrest Man Who Assaulted Elderly Man
Written by Ryan Lang
As of Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Canton Police are reporting that they have arrested Travonce R. Backie in connection to the brutal beating of an elderly man in the city last Saturday. Backie is now charged with attempted murder, felonious assault, and more. -- Canton Police…
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UPDATE: The Stow Police Department providing an update on Facebook Friday morning that their suspect, Dylan Cameron Norman is in custody. According to that update, Norman was arrested after he was noticed by a store clerk in Akron who called police. -- Stow Police are asking the public's help finding…
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Akron Police announcing several arrests connected to recent drug bust in the city. On Tuesday, February 23rd, members of the Akron Police Anti-Violence Bureau and SWAT conducted two search warrants related to an ongoing drug investigation. First, officers searched a home in the 500 block of Lafollette Street where they…
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Monday, 22 February 2021 11:51
City to Celebrate First Annual "Dick Goddard Day" Wednesday
Written by Ryan Lang
This Wednesday, February 24th, and every February 24th from here on out, the City of Akron will celebrate "Dick Goddard Day." The special day honoring the late Northeast Ohio TV weatherman and renowned animal advocate was lobbied for by Ward 4 Councilwoman Tara Mosley-Samples who said in a statement, "Many…
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Monday, 22 February 2021 10:38
One Dead, Another Injured In ATV Crash On Portage Lakes
Written by Ryan Lang
An accident involving an ATV and a snowmobile on the Portage Lakes left one man dead and another seriously injured over the weekend. The Summit County Sheriff's Office and the Summit Metro Crash Response Team responded to the West Reservoir near 503 Portage Lakes Drive early Sunday morning at…
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Friday, 19 February 2021 09:26
Virtual Tour of The American Red Cross Austintown Office
Written by Ryan Lang
The American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley is proud to announce that they are officially up and running at their new office space in Austintown. Click the player below to take the virtual tour and step inside the Red Cross!
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