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Family dog fatally attacks 6-year-old Lorain boy, police say
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Cleveland police officer fatally shot on the city's East side
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Summit County Historical Society to celebrate 100 years
Pick a decade. Any decade. Then dress up like it. Honorary chairs Dave Lieberth, society board chair emeritus, Akron History Center president and Akron Bicentennial executive secretary, and Judi Hill, NAACP president and past society director, invite the public to celebrate 100 years of preserving and sharing local history. Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is the presenting sponsor.
After tragedy in June, Akron excited to gather for Rib, White and Blue Festival
An annual tradition that worked its way back after COVID-19, the Rib, White and Blue Festival went on this year as planned, with law enforcement on full staff around the city to ensure safety.
See all homes sold in Akron, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Akron reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 68 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,540-square-foot home on Chester Avenue in Akron that sold for $130,000. 694 Grace...
Man, 44, shot near North Arlington and North Forge intersection in Akron
Akron police responded to a shooting of a 44-year-old male around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to a report from the department. Police had been dispatched to the area of North Arlington and North Forge Street, where they located the victim, who was then transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition, per the report.
'We can't put tissue down the toilet': Residents complain of revolting conditions at Hill Chateau Apartments in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — Breianna Schillinger says living in the Hill Chateau Apartments in Akron's North Hill neighborhood feels like torture. She claims she hasn't been able to use her toilet in months. "I'm extremely frustrated," she told 3News. "We can't put tissue down the toilet, you know? It's gotten...
Downtown crowd flocks to Rib, White, and Blue’s first day
The air smelled of smoke and barbecued meats at the opening of the annual Rib, White, and Blue Festival, which kicked off in downtown Akron today. The sky was cloudy, but the rain held off until late afternoon, making for a busy Wednesday lunch crowd at the festival. Many of the rib vendors had lines several people deep, and more attendees sat at tables spread along South Main Street, eating ribs, pulled pork, brisket and a smorgasbord of side dishes, including macaroni and cheese, collard greens and roasted corn on the cob.
Twinsburg wants to replace 3 school buildings with 1 new facility. What will it cost?
Twinsburg school district voters will likely consider a $107 million, 36-year bond issue on the Nov. 5 ballot to replace three school buildings with a new prekindergarten through sixth grade building. The Twinsburg school board recently approved the first step of placing the bond issue on the fall ballot. This legislation will be sent to the Summit County Fiscal Office, which will determine how much millage is needed to raise the funds. ...
Northern Ohio Weather Warning: Severe Storms thru 10PM, Unhealthy Air
Cleveland, OH – Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front this afternoon and evening in northern Ohio. A couple of these storms may become severe, with damaging winds approaching 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall. The most likely timing for these storms is between 2 PM and 10 PM, moving from west to east.
How long after the holiday can you shoot off fireworks? OSHP also cracking down on aggressive drivers
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – $2.3 billion dollars. That’s how much money Americans spent on fireworks in 2023. And once again this year sales of fireworks are skyrocketing. Pun intended. We checked in on Wholesale Fireworks this morning. Sales were steady here at their Hubbard location on Route 62,...
Highlighting Ohio and her people who shaped our country during America's 250th birthday
This Fourth of July, as our country celebrated its 248th year as a nation, we took the opportunity to pause and reflect on our shared identity as Americans. Independence Day is a momentous time to recognize and celebrate our nation's strength and feel gratitude for the many wonderful reasons we are proud to be Americans — and Ohioans. July Fourth is more than just a date on the calendar — it's a day of deep significance and one of the best celebrations of the year. ...
More than 20 things to do in Northeast Ohio over the Independence Day holiday weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Summer is in full swing as Northeast Ohio heads into the long Independence Day holiday weekend. Enjoy a wide variety of local festivals, major musical acts, theater performances and more fireworks!. Here’s our list more than 20 events taking place across the area this weekend and beyond....
Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio
Ohio parents are working hard, sometimes at multiple jobs, but most still can’t afford child care, that is if there are child care options at all where they live. A new report from child care advocacy group Groundwork Ohio showed the scarcity of child care and the struggles parents had even when they could obtain […] The post Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Walleye, weather to cooperate during holiday weekend: NE Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Communities along the Ohio shoreline kept their fingers crossed yesterday that late showers wouldn’t put a damper on Thursday evening’s Independence Day fireworks. Lake Erie fishermen were happy the weather forecast also called for mild winds for the holiday fishing along the Ohio shoreline.
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