Akron at 200: A deadly fall, an energy crisis, a smoking ban | This week in local history
Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including Ohio canal legislation, a railroad plan and an ...
Ohio is rich in Black history. Here are some historical Black Ohio facts you probably didn't know
From Civil War ties to the nation's first private HBCU, Ohio's Black history runs deep. Here's what to know this Black ...
Akron event to share stories of Sara Lucy Bagby, Sojourner Truth
Stories of Strength and Legacy event Feb. 8 to honor the legacies of historical civil rights figures Sara Lucy Bagby and ...
Ohio college cancels race forum due to Trump’s DEI order; other Black History Month events still on
The University of Akron will host several Black History Month events in the coming weeks, though it will not hold its annual ...
Find out which Akron-Canton area NFL players have a place in Super Bowl history
With Super Bowl Sunday on the horizon, we have some Akron-Canton sports trivia for you. Test your knowledge with this ...
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Akron murder suspect pleads guilty to fatally shooting man in the face
According to a release from the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Isaiah McKinney pleaded guilty to the April 2024 shooting of Gregory Dykes, Jr. outside his apartment in Akron. McKinney ...
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Spitzley reaches 1,000 point milestone as Broncos take down Zips
Western Michigan graduate student Hannah Spitzley became the 29th player in WMU women's basketball history to reach 1,000 ...
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3 kids under 13 jump from 2nd story during Akron apartment fire
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Three young kids in Akron had a terrifyingly close call Monday morning. The children narrowly escaped an apartment fire. The good Samaritan who helped them escape from the ...