Tax Dollars as Bait: Luring Delta Back to CAK
Written by Jeanne DestroThere's a million dollars on the hook, and Akron-Canton Airport officials are hoping Delta Airlines will take the bait.
Find out where the money is coming from, as Akron-Canton Airport President and CEO, Ren Camacho, talks to Jeanne Destro about their tax-dollar fueled plan to bring Delta Airlines back to CAK.
Still no word yet exactly when in the next few months that Amazon's new distribution center on Romig Road will open, but they are hiring 1,500 full-time, plus additional part-time and seasonal employees right now, starting at $15 an hour plus benefits, and even offering a $500 hiring bonus.
Find out more, as Jeanne Destro talks to Amazon External Operations and Communications Manager for Ohio, Andre Woodson.
Rays of Hope After a Decade of Despair: Drugs, Addiction, and the Road to Recovery
Written by Jeanne DestroLong before the pandemic started taking lives in Ohio, there was another epidemic that took our friends, relatives, and co-workers. The Opiod epidemic may have receded a bit in the headlines, but it isn't over, and is still taking a heavy toll in our communities statewide.
Jeanne Destro talked to three people working to help those struggling with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues.
First, a conversation with Orman Hall, who is an Executive in Residence with the Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions.
Hall worked on a study released this month, that shows a massive increase in "deaths of despair", from drugs, alcohol, and suicide between 2009 and 2019.
Why did it happen? Who was most affected? What can we do about it? Listen here to find out.
Next, we talked to Gerald Craig, who is the Executive Director of the Summit County ADM Board, about how what came up in that study relates to our area, and how the pandemic is putting even more stress on people dealing with those issues.
And finally, we talked to Michael J. Evans, who is with the Summit County Community Partnershp, about this week's Virtual Community Drug Prevention Celebration, and thier efforts to encourage people to safely dispose of prescription drugs.
Metro RTA Bus Ridership Drops by 60% Amidst Pandemic
Written by Jeanne DestroIt's been a rough road for Akron Metro RTA, as the pandemic has reduced ridership by 60%.
Still though, Metro RTA CEO, Dawn Distler, tells Jeanne Destro that they're maintaining service, and they haven't had any layoffs.
Find out how they're trying to increase bus ridership and public confidence, as more people work from home, and others shy away from sharing rides in close quarters.
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Student Athletes of the Week: Landon Robinson & Riley Hohman - Copley High School
Written by Tony MazurFor our student athletes of this week, we take a stroll on the west side of town and meet two students in the Copley-Fairlawn school district. Landon Robinson is a three-sport athlete at Copley HIgh School. His dedication to academics and athletics is unparalleled. Landon is a football captain who puts the team in front of individual stats. He is also a standout wrestler. Landon carries a 3.65 GPA, and will be receiving a full athletic scholarship to Lehigh University. Riley Hohman is a senior 6 rotation outside hitter for the Indians, and is a three-year letter winner for the program, as well. She is currently leading the Lady Indians in kills and digs this season, with 226 kills, averaging 3.1 kills per set, and 330 Digs Averaging 4.6 digs per set. Riley holds a 3.76 GPA. The Student Athlete of the Week program is powered by NECA-IBEW and Akron Children’s Hospital.
Mayor Horrigan Talks Election Safety, Charter Amendments on Ballot
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Written by Jeanne DestroHow this week's federal indictment of 6 Russian military officers for cyber attacks, is connected to the upcoming election.
CBS News National Security Consultant, Jeff McCausland explains.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is releasing more details on an undercover human trafficking operation that resulted in several arrests recently.
According to a press release, on October 15th, several adult females were detained as part of the investigation. Of those that were detained, seven were arrested and charged with several crimes, including soliciting, promotion of prostitution, and more.
Of those that were detained, however, three of the women accepted offers from the Sheriff's Office to take part in the county's victim services program through Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.
The following were arrested:
John McKinney, age 47 of East Canton; Promoting Prostitution (F-3)
Amy Saller, age 38 of Akron; Soliciting (F-3)
Rebeckah Biggerstaff, age 23 of Canton; Soliciting (M-3)
Courtney Furr, age 28 of Ravenna; Soliciting (M-3)
Kiriana Louie, age 29 of Akron; Soliciting (M-3)
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Written by Tony MazurAllegedly Drugged Driver Crashes Into Canton Township Home
Written by Ryan LangOhio State Highway Patrol in Canton is investigating a crash after a driver drove into a Canton Township home Sunday night.
Troopers responded to the call about 9:15 on October 18th. When they arrived at the home near State Route 800 and 37th Street, they found the Hyundai Santa Fe had plowed into the front of the home.
The driver of the Hyundai, 38-year-old Jessica Shaw of Mineral City, was reportedly speeding, went off the left side of the roadway and then airborne into the home.
A 17-year-old boy inside the home suffered minor injuries in the crash and was treated and released from the hospital.
Shaw was uninjured in the crash, but was arrested on the scene after drugs were found inside her vehicle.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.