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Thieves spend two hours trying to fix flat before abandoning stolen Toyota: Brecksville Police Blotter
On May 13, police were dispatched to a Brecksville Road parking lot regarding an abandoned vehicle behind a store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Avoid getting tagged when you recycle in Akron
Oops! If you notice a tag stuck on the un-emptied recycling cart left on your curb, it’s probably because the City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful launched their Recycle Right campaign this week. The initiative is aimed at helping educate Akron residents on what they can and can’t...
Scoop up summer at this year's Ice Cream Social on the Hudson Clocktower and Gazebo Greens
This year's Ice Cream Social, a Hudson tradition, returns this year on Friday, June 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the Clocktower and Gazebo Greens. The sweet annual event is an annual fundraiser for the Hudson League of Service. The annual Hudson tradition has fun for all ages. Residents attending the event...
University of Akron raising tuition for incoming freshmen, parking rates for everyone
Tuition, room and board costs for incoming freshmen, along with parking rates for all drivers, will increase at the University of Akron this upcoming school year. The UA Board of Trustees approved the increases Wednesday. ...
Exit of former University of Akron president raises questions
The abrupt retirement of University of Akron president Gary Miller last month was unusual for a number of reasons: There was no prior indication he planned to step down, the arrangement was kept quiet for days after Miller signed an agreement to vacate his role and his replacement was announced immediately, hired from a pool of internal candidates.
Akron Board of Education suspends school uniform requirement for grades K-8 for 2024-25
School uniforms will once again, for the fourth year, be suspended for Akron Public Schools students in grades K-8 for the 2024-2025 school year. The board voted 6-0 Monday night to continue to continue to suspend its uniform requirement, with board member Job Esau Perry absent. For the last three...
19-year-old who died after motorcycle crash in Wallhaven Sunday identified
A 19-year-old Akron man was killed Sunday night after his Yamaha motorcycle struck a minivan in Wallhaven, according to Akron police. At about 10:20 p.m., Jexsavith Cerriteno was traveling south on South Hawkins Avenue. A Toyota Sienna was heading east on Edgemoor Avenue and made a left turn onto South Hawkins, causing the motorcycle to hit the van. Cerriteno was ejected and sustained critical injuries. He was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General where he died about an hour later. Police said he was a wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Masked juveniles with toy guns cause Akron scare, police say
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Police Officers responded Friday to reports of masked males walking with what appeared to real guns, according to a release. When officers arrived to the 400 block of Storer Avenue around 4:30 p.m. they encountered a group of juveniles playing with toy guns. Police said...
Patrolman returns to Warren to continue policing career
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – After two years serving in Portage County, a police officer has returned to the force in Warren. Patrolman Mason Henline took the oath of office at City Hall Monday morning. Henline worked as a police officer in Warren from 2015-2022. He then went on to...
Pair of school levies will be on Akron ballot this November
Members of the Akron Board of Education took a final vote Monday to put a pair of levies on the ballot this November. They’re asking voters to approve two measures: one levy that will pay for a new North High School and another that will help cover operating expenses for the district in the coming years.
'Let's hear from the residents.' North Canton debates banning marijuana dispensaries
NORTH CANTON − Supporters of banning marijuana dispensaries from the city, so far, appear to have barely enough votes to approve the measure. After a debate, council voted 4-3 on Monday to advance legislation to a second reading prohibiting the establishment of any business from cultivating, processing or selling marijuana in North Canton.
WATCH: Ohio worker with road closed signs in truck gets stuck in sinkhole
FAIRLAWN, Ohio (AP) — A public works staffer who responded to a water main break in a northeastern Ohio town was briefly trapped in his work truck Monday when a sinkhole suddenly formed and the vehicle partially fell in, officials said. The worker, whose name was not released, was not injured. The man was alone […]
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