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Friday, 01 July 2022 10:43
Akron's Weekend Rib Fest Cancelled, Monday 4th of July Fireworks Still On
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Rib, White, and Blue festival in downtown Akron is cancelled this weekend, Akron Municipal Court is closed, and Summit County offices are offering only limited service today. But the city's Fourth of July fireworks, and RubberDucks game Monday night, will still take place as planned. The cancellation and closings…
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Akron Police are looking for tips to help them find the suspect who robbed a Chase Bank branch in the 1600 block of South Arlington Street, Saturday morning. They say he had a gun, and handed a note to a teller demanding money. Police describe the suspect as a black male…
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Akron Police are asking the public's help identifying two females and a male who broke into Shaw JCC back on May 30th and vandalized the property. Police say there were broken windows, fire extinguishers were set off, and obscenities were spray painted throughout the property. See security footage from the…
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The City of Akron is extending hours at four local community centers as the forecast is calling for heat index values near 106 degrees Wednesday. The four cooling centers are Lawton Street Community Center, Mason Park, Patterson Park, And Summit Lake Community Centers. The facilities are open from 8:30…
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Akron Police and the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force announcing the arrest of three men in connection to the brutal murder of 17-year-old Ethan Liming back on June 2nd. This past Saturday morning, U.S. Marshals and Akron Police arrested 19-year-old Tyler Stafford, 20-year-old Deshawn Stafford Junior, and…
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Wednesday, 08 June 2022 14:04
Ethan Liming's Murder Not Racially Motivated: Akron Police
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron police Chief Stephen Mylett says although they still don't have a complete picture of exactly what happened when 17 year old Firestone CLC Senior, Ethan Liming, was beaten to death near the I-Promise School basketball courts last Thursday night, June 2, 2022; they do know it was not racially…
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Friday, 03 June 2022 11:16
Police Seek Suspects in Murder of Firestone Community Learning Center Senior
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Public Schools Superintendent, Christine Fowler Mack is offering condolences and prayers for the family and friends of 17 year old Ethan Liming, who was found dead near Akron's I-Promise School, last night. Mack described Liming as a "rising senior" and "student leader", at Firestone Community Learning Center, where he…
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Thursday, 26 May 2022 04:20
VIDEO: Akron Police Need Help Identifying Drive-Thru Burglars
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Police are asking the public's help identifying two suspects who broke into the Sam Sleedz Drive-Thru at 1915 South Arlington the early morning of May 2nd. See security video below: Anyone with any information is asked to contact Akron Police Detective C. Artis at 330-375-2464; the APD Tip Line at…
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Tuesday, 24 May 2022 05:18
Assault Suspect Caused Coventry Crash, Hasn't Been Seen Since
Written by Ryan Lang
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is looking for Adam Richardson, 37, in connection to an assault that led to a crash along State Route 224 in Coventry Township. According to the report, on Sunday, May 22nd, at about 9:30 a.m., Richardson was riding in the front passenger seat of a…
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Thursday, 19 May 2022 04:48
VIDEO: Suspects Caught on Camera Stealing from Acme in Green
Written by Ryan Lang
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects who stole more than a thousand dollars worth of merchandise from the Acme in Green back on April 29th. Surveillance video from inside the store (below) shows the two women loading up two bags full of items and a…
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Thursday, 19 May 2022 04:32
VIDEO: North Canton Police Rescue Tiny Ducklings From Sewer
Written by Ryan Lang
North Canton Police were called to a noisy disturbance along Glenwood Street Southwest early Wednesday morning, around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, officers noticed a duck standing along the street near a sewer grate. Inside that grate - twelve tiny ducklings. They had apparently fallen in while crossing the…
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Akron, Ohio, May 16, 2022 — Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has released the full 2022 Street Resurfacing list. The City plans to pave 38 miles carried over from 2021 plus an additional 45 miles for a total of 83 miles planned in 2022. The City has budgeted $5.4 million for the 45…
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A serious crash involving an ODOT truck left I-77 Northbound closed for more than an hour Thursday morning. The Summit County Sheriff's Office is reporting it was a dump truck that veered off of the road near the Akron-Canton Airport exit and hit the ODOT vehicle that was parked along…
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Wednesday, 11 May 2022 04:23
APD: Burglary Suspects Tried to Deposit Stolen Check
Written by Ryan Lang
Akron Police are investigating a burglary in the city, and asking for help identifying two suspects. According to the APD report, the suspects broke into a home in the 900 block of Chinook Avenue around 3 a.m. March 3rd. They stole several items from the home, including the victim's wallet,…
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Akron Police are asking the public's help finding a missing Summit County teen who was last seen April 29th. Jonathan Ratcliff, 15, reportedly became agitated at school at Akron's Steel Academy and left that afternoon, around 12:30. He hasn't been seen since. According to reports, Jonathan has learning…
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(University of Akron) The University of Akron (UA) Department of Athletics today unveiled its new principal logo, a modern, stylized “A”—and a companion version that also incorporates the name “Akron”—showcasing the University as a prominent NCAA Division I program. The new design is the anchor in a comprehensive and unified…
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Update: As of Friday morning at 8 a.m., the Summit County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Hailey was located near her residence in the City of Green. -- The Summit County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help finding a missing juvenile. According to the sheriff's office release (see below),…
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Wednesday, 04 May 2022 05:42
Ohio Primary Results: DeWine to Face Whaley, Vance Gets GOP Senate Nod
Written by Ryan Lang
Ohio's current Republican Governor Mike DeWine will face off against former Dayton Mayor and Democratic challenger Nan Whaley in November's General Election. Whaley now the first female ever to receive a major party nomination for Governor in Ohio. DeWine, meanwhile, beat out Wadsworth Republican Jim Renacci and others, with 48-percent…
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Gas prices have skyrocketed over the past week in Akron. As of Monday morning, May 2nd, GasBuddy.com is reporting gas in the city is averaging $4.11 per gallon for regular unleaded. The Akron average is now higher than the Cleveland area average, which is $4.08, and the Ohio…
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Akron Police are looking for the man who broke into a building on Manchester Road and stole items from several offices. The break-in happened at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 24th at 2305 Manchester Road. Security cameras caught video of the suspect: If you have any…
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