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Lakemore police officer charged with felony now faces more charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - 19 Investigates has learned a Lakemore police officer who was secretly indicted for felonious assault is now facing several more criminal charges. Days after releasing body cam video showing officer Dylan Ukleya shooting at a suspect, Medina police have also filed charges against Ukleja for an incident that happened back in May.
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, June 24-30
A house in Hudson that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 182 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $236,626. The average price per square foot was $158.
Summa sale update: Is venture capital firm HATCo on track to buy Akron's biggest hospital?
Summa Health’s deal with a venture capital company continues to quietly chug along almost entirely out of public view. When Summit County’s biggest employer and biggest health care provider announced in January that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to be acquired by Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo) , Summa officials...
Ohio Supreme Court orders records unsealed for Hudson 18-year-old accused of raping child
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled late Friday afternoon that a Summit County Common Pleas judge must unseal records connected to a Hudson teen accused of several felony charges. Former Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert filed a petition May 15 asking the Ohio Supreme Court to examine Common Pleas Judge Alison Breaux's decision to seal the case against Jeremiah Stoehr, 18, who is facing five felony charges, including rape and kidnapping of a 9-year-old. At the time of the order, Stoehr was in the final stretch of his senior year at Hudson High School.
JewishAkron campaign, Israel Emergency Fund raise over $3.4M
JewishAkron celebrated its “biggest success” in a small community at its June 5 annual meeting at the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life in Akron, with about 100 attendees present. The annual campaign raised $1,501,007 and the Israel Emergency Fund raised $1,938,922, for a grand total of $3,439,929. JewishAkron...
Akron’s new fire chief sworn-in Tuesday
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron’s new fire chief will be sworn in Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony for Chief Leon Henderson will be held at Akron Civic Knight Stage. The community is invited to meet Chief Henderson on Wednesday, July 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Akron Summit County Public Library’s Main Library at 60 S. High St.
Outdoor Symphony Performances and Summer! Nothing Better
A beautiful summer filled with music — the Akron Symphonic Winds scheduled appearances are here:. Share the joy of music with the Akron Symphonic Winds and the City of Green on Friday, July 12th, 7pm at the Green Ampitheatre in Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH. This concert is free and no tickets are required. “Akron Symphonic Winds, Bringing Communities Together Through Music”
'Closer now than ever': Akron sisters celebrate giving birth on same day, in same house
For McKayla Kennard, the connection between her and her younger sister, Adrianna Kennard, has always been strong, but their children will now be forever linked as well as they share both the same birthday and birthplace. "I think we are honestly closer right now than ever, but we've always been close," McKayla said....
Akron receives more than $50 million in federal funding for sustainable polymer tech hub
Akron will receive more than $50.5 million to develop and produce the next generation of rubber and plastics, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced Tuesday. Akron was selected as one of 31 finalists to compete for federal funding in October. "This innovation and jobs and research and commercialization that results from...
Akron prepares for Fourth of July following recent safety concerns in city
AKRON, Ohio — Tuesday marks one month since the June 2 mass shooting in Akron that left one dead and 27 injured. Concerns over the shooting led to the cancellation of Juneteenth festivals, leaving many wondering if July 4 events would meet the same fate, but city officials decided not to cancel celebrations.
Akron City FC Defeats Southern Indiana Guardians FC in Great Lakes Conference Action
Two games in three days were no problem for Akron City FC as the team found wins in both outings against Southern Indiana Guardians FC. On Friday, June 28, ACFC dogpiled onto SIGFC on the road, taking them down by a score of 5-1. After the triumphant win, the team then continued to excel as they hosted SIGFC at Green Street Stadium on Sunday.
What Teams Are In The MAC?
Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami (Ohio), Northern Illinois, Ohio, Toledo, and Western Michigan will be the teams in the MAC in 2024. That means there will be 12 teams in the Mid-American Conference. This has been the makeup of the MAC for...
Akron teachers' union accuses school district of 'union-busting'
The Akron Education Association sent a cease and desist letter to Akron Public Schools over accusations of replacing union jobs with non-union ones. The alleged "union-busting" is over the 55 positions that AEA teachers have filled at the district's central office. Those teachers were all reassigned to classroom teaching jobs ahead of next school year. But the union is alleging the district is hiring new people outside of union coverage to do the work those teachers...
City of Akron narrows options for new police headquarters to these 3 sites
The city of Akron has narrowed the location of the proposed new Akron Police Department headquarters to three sites: 80 W. Bowery St., 178 S. Forge St. and renovation of the department's current home, the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, 217 S. High St. Here's what we know about the...
Best breakfast and brunch: The Eye Opener serves it up with a Rubber City vibe
Open for breakfast: Monday thru Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open for dinner: Monday thru Friday, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last seating) Step into The Eye Opener, and you will find morning eats, drinks with a little extra something added in and Rubber City nostalgia.
James Hardy resigns as Akron City Council Ward 8 representative
Ward 8 Akron City Councilman James Hardy has resigned, effective immediately. Hardy was elected to City Council in November, taking the spot previously held by Akron Mayor Shammas Malik. It's the second resignation from the council this year. In January, Nancy Holland resigned as Ward 1 representative and Samuel DeShazior was appointed...
Ohio native Troy Taylor II in contention after first day of Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational
AKRON, Ohio - When Troy Taylor II was 12 years old he was able to play the famed South Course at Firestone Country Club, including the 640-yard par-5 No. 16 hole, dubbed The Monster. “He insisted he was going to play from the tips,” his father recalled. “I think he...
Emilia Sykes legislation aims to address police training after local deaths at hands of police
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Two years after 25-year-old Jayland Walker was fatally shot by Akron police, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes introduced bipartisan legislation that she hopes will improve community-police relations and avoid further tragedies by providing police with better training. The “Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-escalation Act...
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