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Akron father who drowned in Springfield Lake remembered as 'good man'
The drowning of a 44-year-old single father from Akron last weekend in Springfield Lake remains under investigation but appears to be a "tragic accident," the Springfield police chief said Friday. A memorial service for John Wisener, who drowned while fishing early Sunday morning, will take place 7:30 p.m. Friday evening...
Firefighter injured, 2 displaced after Akron house fire
CLEVELAND — A firefighter was injured and two people were displaced after a house caught fire in Akron Friday morning, officials said. According to a news release from the Akron Fire Department, firefighters responded to a two-story house on Dietz Avenue just after 6 a.m. and found "heavy" fire and smoke conditions on the house's porch and first floor.
Cuyahoga Falls man told police he'd kill himself in jail. 15 minutes later, he was dead
Sensitive subject warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis and needs help, you can call the Summit County crisis line at 330-434-9144 or call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Cuyahoga Falls...
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ Summit Co. suspect after shooting: Release
MUNROE FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - Munroe Falls Police are searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect after he allegedly shot at a car Wednesday evening. According to a release from police, the shooting happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday on the single digit block of Munroe Falls Ave. There...
Akron fire crews receive state award for life-saving emergency response in 2023
Crews from the Akron Fire Department were awarded last week with a prestigious EMS Star of Life Award for their emergency response that ultimately saved a man's life last year. The award recognizes an EMS agency for remarkable life-saving efforts and exceptional care performed during an emergency medical call, according...
'I have loved every day of this job:' Akron detective known for cold case work retires
Akron Det. Jim Pasheilich, who is known for his work on new and unsolved murder cases, is retiring Friday. Pasheilich was with the department for 31 years and investigated more than 200 homicide cases. When Jim Pasheilich started in Akron’s detective bureau in 2001, he decided to take a fresh...
Man Who Tried To Poison Cats Ordered To Make Humane Society Donation
A Summit County man who tried to poison cats with suspected bowls of antifreeze at a Green mobile home park has learned his sentence. James Genovese is the manager of the Sandy Beach Trailer Park where some residents contacted police earlier this year after spotting the bowls of poison on the property.
'Wear Orange' movement in Canton to target gun violence
Gun-related incidents is the No. 1 cause of death for American children. Interfaith group recently hosted workshop series on strategies to reduce gun violence. Interfaith group is part of Stark County Pax Christi. CANTON − The Interfaith Violence Prevention Coalition of Stark County and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense...
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