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PHOTOS: Akron police ask for public's help identifying suspect in Little Caesars robbery
AKRON, Ohio — Akron police have released photos of a suspect allegedly involved in a robbery at Little Caesars in the 2500 block of Leland Avenue. Police say it was around 5:20 p.m. on May 1 when the unidentified male walked in and placed an order. “Moments later, the...
Letters: Questions about officer’s shooting of teen holding toy gun
Regarding the Akron police officer’s shooting of a youth who was holding a fake gun ... Did the father know his son had such a “toy gun”? Did the mother know her son had such a “toy gun”? Did the friends of the 15-year-old boy know he had a “toy guy”?
Homelessness is not a crime nor should it be | Guest editorial
Homelessness is at its highest level on record, and many communities — including Akron — are seeing an increase as more people struggle to afford sky high rents. Homelessness is a crisis that demands urgent action from all levels of government, but too often, elected officials turn to responses that are politically expedient, but proven to be ineffective and inhumane, rather than real solutions. And now, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could make it easier for politicians to rely on harmful approaches.
Oodles of noodles, tacos, pizza: These 6 restaurants opened in Summit County in April 🍜🌮🍕
The restaurant scene seems to be on the up and up when it comes to new eats in Summit County. Pizza lovers have already been ranting and raving about the opening of DeCheco’s Pizzeria in Northwest Akron, but there are still plenty of other new eateries primed to kick off restaurant season. Fans of...
Blue Door Cafe in Cuyahoga Falls ranks in top 10 in Yelp's Top 100 Brunch Spots in U.S.
Looking for a good brunch spot to take mom for Mother's Day? According to online review site Yelp, there's a good eatery right here in Cuyahoga Falls. The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery on State Road was No. 6 out of 100 in Yelp's Top 100 Brunch Spots of 2024. Yelp identified businesses...
After challenging Akron police, police auditor and oversight board call for independent attorney
Two weeks after the independent police auditor and the Citizens’ Police Oversight Board challenged the Akron Police Department over the arrest of and use of force against Dierra Fields, members again raised an issue the board has long been fighting for: They want their own independent attorney and don’t want city attorneys representing them.
A clear winner? Akron's glass recycling program proves popular citywide
To Anthony Dolly, the nearly 10 tons of glass — on average — recovered monthly from Akron's five glass recycling containers is a sign that the program is thriving. Dolly, Akron's interim public works bureau manager, said the program has proven so popular that residents from other communities have been using the big purple dumpsters to dispose of their glass.
Lawmakers to Ohio Students: Screen Time’s Over, Kids
Ohio senators have passed a bill to limit cell phone use in schools, but it allows local districts to decide on the best practices for their students. “Being a parent in the age of smartphones is — my mom would say is harder than she had it,” Natalie Hastings, mom-of-two, said. Hastings believes boundaries with […]
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