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D'Essence Jackson Prepares for Keynote Speech
D’Essence Jackson is a proud Akron Public Schools 2022 Buchtel CLC graduate and a dedicated leader. From freshman to senior year, she served as a student board member, showcasing her commitment to her community. Now, she is excelling as a pre-med student at the esteemed North Carolina Agricultural and...
Downed wires reported on School Section Road in Green Township
CINCINNATI — Downed wires have been reported on School Section Road in Green Township, near Cheviot. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other evening headlines from WLWT News 5.
Akron home values rise as blight declines, report finds, and assistance remains essential
The Akron Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis contains 23 recommendations for how the city can address housing issues. The report states that housing values have increased by 75% citywide, and over 100% in some areas. The market value analysis portion of the report identifies specific market strengths and...
More animals, greater health needs. Akron Zoo announces plans for new hospital
The Akron Zoo has unveiled plans to build a new $12 million animal hospital by 2026. Construction is set to begin in 2025, according to a press release from the zoo. The hospital will be located behind the Pride of Africa exhibit along Diagonal Road. The zoo is getting $1.75...
‘Team Ohio’ Wins 65-over Gold Medal at 2024 Pan-American Masters Games
“I currently play in the Ohio MSBL baseball league based out of Canton, Ohio. I recently formed a tournament team made up of mainly MSBL players. We played in the International Pan-American Masters Games baseball tournament in Cleveland and won the 65+ Gold medal! Below is the summary of our Gold Medal run.”
North Canton council opts not to end city police and fire dispatching center
NORTH CANTON − Succumbing to public opposition and the prospect of being blocked by a referendum petition drive, council voted 6-1 to put plans on hold to end the city's police and fire dispatching center and switch to the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center. Instead, council on Monday directed the...
Jackson Township police looking for man who robbed bank
JACKSON TWP. ‒ Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank late Tuesday morning. Police Maj. Jim Monigold said the thief took an unknown amount of currency from Citizens, 2200 Wales Ave. NW, at 11:51 a.m. It was believed that he had a weapon. Plain Township: Stark County...
Video appears to show Akron Police punching suspect during arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Video from a bystander appears to show Akron Police officers punching a suspect during an arrest. Marcus Herrington captured the video on July 11. “I was definitely shocked, surprised, I didn’t think they was coming after him until they told him to stop and he started running,” Herrington said.
Truck crash at a Bath Township intersection sends one person to the hospital
BATH TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - A two-truck crash in Bath Township led to one person being transported to the hospital. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Thayer Road. One of the trucks ended up in the yard of a nearby home. The person inside had to be extricated and was transported to Mercy Health-St. Rita's; their condition is unknown. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Butler High School girls’ team heading to NFL Flag Championships
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - One North Carolina girls’ flag football team may become the best in all of flag football. The girls’ flag football team from Butler High School will be competing in the first-ever NFL Flag Championships. The championships will be held July 18-21 and will...
Akron residents tell City Council deal to sell Summa Health sounds too good to be true
The proposed acquisition of Summa Health by HATCo — a subsidiary of venture capital firm General Catalyst — remains a hot-button issue in Akron. On Monday, several people spoke out in opposition to the deal during Akron City Council's public comment period. Matthew Charlebois said Akronites should oppose...
EMU to Participate in MAC Kickoff Event at Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The 2024 football season for the Mid-American Conference kicks off this week, July 18-19, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Entering his 11th season in charge of EMU is Head Coach Chris Creighton, who will be accompanied by tight end Jere Getzinger and defensive lineman Justin Jefferson.
Free Ring doorbell cameras being given to Akron residents: How to apply to get one
AKRON, Ohio — Akron City Council is reopening the application process for its free Ring doorbell program, which was created as an effort to deter neighborhood crime and package theft. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO!...
Contractors beginning work on North Jackson sinkhole, one week after 3 On Your Side report
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Residents say contractors have started preliminary work repairing a major sinkhole in North Jackson, a week after a WLBT report. Michael Gray-Lewis said crews with Delta Constructors were on Yucca Drive Tuesday morning, where they were beginning the initial work to repair a sinkhole there. Gray-Lewis...
Tractor Supply Co. opens in Solon
On March 23, Tractor Supply Co. opened at 6025 Kruse Drive, Suite 100, in Solon. The store was opened to provide its customers with a location that was closer to where they live, Kasey Bagley, store manager, told the Cleveland Jewish News July 12. The company conducted a study on its customers and found that many from the area needed to travel in order to visit a store.
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