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A 17-year-old was arrested in Canton Monday afternoon after fleeing from an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper and crashing his car into a utility pole. The Canton Repository reports that the teen was clocked going 72 miles-per-hour in a 35 mile-per-hour zone. A trooper pursued the boy's car as he fled…
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Have a question for Akron’s Mayoral candidates? Now’s your chance to ask them. A public debate on April 12th will feature questions from local residents. The debate will take place at 7pm at the Akron-Summit County Public Library on High Street. You can submit your questions for candidates in advance…
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Friday, 17 March 2023 11:15
Justice is A Dish Best Served Cold: '70s Era Killer, Convicted
Written by Jeanne Destro
They were both young women in the prime of their lives; one just 18, the other, 20, when they were last seen alive in Tallmadge, Ohio back in the 1970's. But since then, 18-year-old Karen Bentz of Akron, and 20-year-old Loretta Jean Davis of Brimfield have been the long gone,…
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Board games, beer, and coffee--all in a medieval tavern. That’s what you have to look forward to when you visit The Green Dragon in Akron, a board game bar and cafe that's having its grand opening this weekend. The Green Dragon offers more than 750 board games for customers to…
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Thursday, 16 March 2023 08:55
East Palestine Update: First Responder Training For Rail Disasters
Written by Jeanne Destro
First Responders, including volunteer firefighters, police, and other emergency personnel, can now sign up for training on how to deal with rail disasters. This is in direct response to last month's Norfolk Southern train derailment that resulted in a catastrophic spill of toxic chemicals into the ground, air, and water;…
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Something to look forward to this summer as FirstEnergy Stadium has announced that it will host Upper Deck Golf this June. Upper Deck Golf allows fans the opportunity to play golf inside sports stadiums across the county, hitting balls from the upper deck onto custom greens set-up on the field…
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The 58 year old Copley man who has been charged in connection with the murders of three men and the attempted murder of another, is being held in the Summit County jail without bond. That ruling in the case of Elias Gudino, Beacon Journal reports, came from JudgeTodd McKenney, in…
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Thursday, 16 March 2023 07:33
ODOT to Invest $2.5 Billion in New Construction in 2023
Written by Katie Lee
ODOT has announced plans to invest a record 2.5 billion dollars in over 1,000 projects during the 2023 construction season. Much of the funds supporting these projects comes from money allocated to Ohio as a part of the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act. News 5 reports that this year’s construction will…
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 09:47
Bally Sports Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
Written by Katie Lee
Diamond Sports Groups, the parent company of Bally Sports, and the largest owner of regional sports networks is filing for bankruptcy. Bally Sports owns the broadcast rights to 42 professional sports teams, including the Cleveland Guardians. Fox 8 News reports that as a part of its bankruptcy proceedings Bally Sports is…
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 09:17
Air, Water, & Dead Animal Testing Continues In East Palestine Near Derailment Site
Written by Jeanne Destro
Drooling. Lethargy. Upper respiratory issues. Anorexia. Those are some of the symptoms suffered by a dog, and some stray cats that died near the toxic train derailment site recently in East Palestine. But, was it because of the chemicals? That's what investigators from the Ohio Department of Agriculture are trying…
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 07:55
State of Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern Over East Palestine Derailment
Written by Jeanne Destro
The State of Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern Railway in federal court, alleging the company was negligent, and that it broke both state and federal environmental laws when its train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals into the air and water last month in East Palestine. The 58-count civil lawsuit cites…
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 07:27
Chickens, Chickens, Chickens!: Cuyahoga Falls Considers New Zoning Regulations
Written by Jeanne Destro
They're talking chickens in Cuyahoga Falls, specifically; whether or not people who live in single-family residential districts ought to be allowed to have them. Next, the City's Planning Commission will discuss whether or not their General Development Code should be ammended to allow chickens, which are now only permitted in National Park…
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Tuesday, 14 March 2023 09:43
More Details in Summit County Triple Homicide, a 4th Victim Survives
Written by Katie Lee
New details are emerging this morning about Friday's grisly and mysterious triple murder in Summit County. The suspect, 58-year-old Elias Gudino of Copley was arrested last week in connection with the murders of two men in Akron, and one man in Copley. One of the charges brought against him was…
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Monday, 13 March 2023 09:16
2 Arrested as Drag Queen Story Hour Draws Protesters and Supporters to Wadsworth
Written by Katie Lee
Two people arrested in Wadsworth Saturday, as a drag queen storytelling event brought out protestors, supporters, and armed white supremacists. Hundreds of people filled Wadsworth Memorial Park, as a humanist group put on their “Rock-n-Roll Humanist Drag Queen Story Hour.” The event aimed at children and parents had drawn plenty…
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Monday, 13 March 2023 09:42
Gas Prices Down In Akron Last Week, Up Nationwide
Written by Jeanne Destro
Gas prices fell a little over 12 cents in Akron last week, now averaging $3.24 per gallon. Nationwide, gas prices rose 8 cents, to an average of $3.44 per gallon. GasBuddy.com reports oil prices were lower on weaker outlooks for economic growth, but continued refinery maintenance and the higher cost of…
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Monday, 13 March 2023 08:54
"Outrageous!": Mike DeWine on East Palestine Toxic Soil Removal Delays
Written by Jeanne Destro
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says delays in removing contaminated soil from the East Palestine train deralment site are "outrageous", and that he wants to see NorfolkSouthern Railways and the US EPA immediately identify and authorize more hazardous waste disposal sites. While there is a pile of approximately 24, 400 tons of excavated…
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A 58 year old Copley man has been charged with one count of Aggravated Murder, and one count of Attempted Aggravated murder in connection with the deaths of three men; two found Friday morning in Akron, and the other found shortly thereafter in Copley. Copley and Akron Police are working…
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Update: 3:15PM Akron Police say a passerby found the dead bodies of two men who were bound and gagged, on the side of the road on Cordova Avenue at 8:35 this morning. A little later on, they were notified that the body of another man was found on Wright Road…
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Friday, 10 March 2023 09:35
Akron Library Hosts Inaugural Akron Book Fest this Saturday
Written by Katie Lee
A special event for local readers and writers as the Akron-Summit County Library hosts the inaugural Akron Book Fest this Saturday. The event will feature book giveaways and over 50 writers from the local community will be signing, selling, and discussing their work. The day will include several roundtable discussions…
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Thursday, 09 March 2023 10:10
American Red Cross Hosts Informational Meeting for Potential Volunteers
Written by Katie Lee
Looking to help your community? The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is in need of volunteers and will be hosting an informational meeting on positions this Friday. Ask questions and hear from Red Cross volunteers and staff about the volunteer experience. The volunteer roles most needed in Northern Ohio…
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