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See all homes sold in Stow, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Stow reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 11 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,542-square-foot home on Heron Court in Stow that sold for $262,000. 3605 Franklin...
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”?
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...
AP Was There: Ohio National Guard killed protesters at Kent State University
KENT, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio National Guard opened fire on unarmed college students during a war protest at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. Four students were killed, and nine others were injured. Not all of those hurt or killed were involved in the demonstration, which opposed the U.S. bombing of neutral Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
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.
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...
Weather service issues hazardous weather outlook for showers and thunderstorms in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - If you had outside plans this weekend, it’s time to consider moving them indoors. Much of Northeast and North Central Ohio has been issued a hazardous weather outlook. The outlook was released by the National Weather Service at 4:18 a.m., warning residents of numerous showers and thunderstorms that will develop Friday afternoon and throughout the evening.
Meijer worker caught abusing employee discount: Seven Hills Police Blotter
On April 15, police were dispatched to Meijer after a loss prevention officer discovered that an employee was stealing from the Broadview Road store. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said that for the last few months, an employee either rang up items for herself at a discount or had another employee ring up the merchandise at a discounted rate.
Stow-Munroe Falls school board member abruptly resigns. What happens next?
The Stow-Munroe Falls school board will be searching for a new board member after one member resigned on Monday afternoon, effective immediately. was first voted in to the school board in the November 2021 election. "None of us saw it coming," said Nancy Binzel, school board president. "I will miss...
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 […]
Three open suspensions already in effect on speeder: Bentleyville Police Blotter
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Anti-war protest planned for Saturday at Kent State University, same day campus marks 54 years since May 4 shootings
KENT, Ohio — As pro-Palestine protests are happening across the country, students at Kent State University are planning for a demonstration this weekend. It’s happening on what is a somber day in the school’s history: May 4. Kent State University student Yaseen Shaikh says he is planning...
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