Wednesday, 04 September 2019 12:08
APD: Be Weary of "Good Deals" on Home Repairs
Written by Ryan Lang
In the wake of recent severe weather that's caused damage in and around the Greater Akron area, Akron Police are warning residents to be cautious of bogus contractors offering deals on home repairs. The Better Business Bureau has a list of tips for homeowners, advising first and foremost to do…
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 11:23
NEO Red Cross Volunteers Deployed Ahead of Dorian
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As residents of the Carolinas and surrounding southern states deal with and continue to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, the American Red Cross has mobilized more than 1,900 trained disaster response workers, including 18 from Northeast Ohio. As part of their efforts, the Red Cross has deployed 110 Emergency Response Vehicles…
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Tuesday, 03 September 2019 09:23
Texas Couple Kidnaps Akron Man Looking for Cash
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Akron Police arrested a Texas couple who they say set up another man and kidnapped him in an effort to get money. According to the report, the victim met his friend, Nicole Gaither, 47, at a bar along Arlington Street Saturday night. After some drinks the victim left around 1 a.m.…
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Friday, 30 August 2019 10:39
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-30-19 Featured
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This week, we’re looking at technology your health, including stories about high tech bandages, gaming injuries, and changes on Instagram designed to reduce teen depression. We’ll also hear about the latest efforts to block robocalls, how to recycle your old cell phone without actually getting rid of it, and…
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Select high school football teams across the state will be donning special Ohio National Guard-themed jerseys to kickoff their seasons this weekend, including Cuyahoga Falls High School. The jerseys (pictured) feature a dark camouflage pattern, black numbers and lettering, with "National Guard" scrawled across the back. Read the full press…
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Fifteen people who were dealing heroin and cocaine from Mexico and California throughout the Canton area have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. The following were named in the 39-count indictment out of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland: Miguel Reyes-Perez, 33, from Mexico Miguel Ayala-Cardona, 52, from Canton…
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Former Kent State criminology student Connor Hendry, 21, who once worked for the KSU PD, was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to a lesser charged of Gross Sexual Imposition connected to an on-campus incident back in April of 2018. Hendry, whose father used to work for…
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Akron's two new fire stations are ready for the public, as Mayor Dan Horrigan's announced two open house events, both happening Thursday, September 12th. First, Fire Station Number 2 at 952 East Market Street will be unveiled with a ribbon cutting, followed by tours starting at 10 a.m. Shortly afterwords,…
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Thursday, 22 August 2019 11:32
REPORT: Online Threat Against Falls Middle School
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Police in Cuyahoga Falls are investigating a report of a threat made online that mentioned Roberts Middle School and a school shooting. The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that an all-call email alert that was sent to at least the family and staff of RMS Wednesday night; it's unclear if…
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Thursday, 22 August 2019 10:50
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-23-19 Featured
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This week, underwater robots, government surveillance and facial recognition, how being stressed out can keep you safer online, portable personal air conditioners, that can keep you super cool, even when its super hot outside.
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Wednesday, 21 August 2019 05:11
Theft Suspect Who Sicced Dogs on Employee Arrested
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Update: Akron Police have arrested Snow's 37-year-old daughter Jennifer Clark (pictured below) in connection to last Friday's theft/dog attack at the Acme on East Avenue. Clark is charged with Aggravated Robbery. Police add that now both dogs that were unleashed on the Acme store employee are in custody of the…
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A photo taken at the Korn - Alice In Chains Concert at Blossom on Friday and shared on social media by the Summit County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of Ryan Bollas, 44, of Northfield Center Township. The Sheriff's Office is reporting a 19-year-old woman reported a…
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William Lavery, 70, of Akron is facing a lot of charges, including Driving Under the Influence, after he drove his 2011 Hyundai Sante Fe into the Dunkin' Donuts at 3305 Manchester Road Saturday morning. The Summit County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Lavery was in the drive thru line at…
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Friday, 16 August 2019 10:13
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-16-19 Featured
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This week, aviation technology, with planes, drones, and even blimps! We'll also hear about how Facebook is invading your privacy yet again, and how they're planning to one day, even read your mind.
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