The Akron Public Schools Board of Education now has a list of 20 candidates to consider for an open position on the board. The chosen candidate will fulfill the term balance through December 31, 2025. When a board member retires, board policy states that the vacancy will be filled by a majority vote of the…
Akron man sentenced for 2022 murder
A 28 year old Akron man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection to a 2022 murder. Martell King of West Long Street must serve 15 years in prison before being eligible for parole. On January 29,2022, Jamier Harris was shot while standing on the porch of his home on 12th Street near…
2 boys arrested for tossing rocks off Akron bridge
Akron police say a 9 year old and an 11 year old threw rocks over the 27th Street Bridge and onto vehicles on I-76 West. It happened around 6pm Tuesday. Police say at least 9 vehicles were damaged. a 44 year old man was injured after shattered glass hit him in the eye. Both boys…
Ohio marijuana sales exceed $76 million
Ohio recreational marijuana sales have surpassed $76 million in less than 2 months. Ohio has a 10% tax at the point of sale for every non-medical marijuana transaction. 57% of Ohioans voted to legalize marijuana last November. There are 124 dual-use marijuana dispensaries in Ohio, meaning they can sell both medical and non-medical marijuana.
Shooting near ball field
A pee-wee football coach helped Akron officers arrest a suspect over the weekend. According to Akron police, a 14 year old boy shot a handgun into the air around 5pm Saturday near the Erie Island Ballfield. An officer providing security for the game called for backup and rushed toward the suspect. One of the coaches…
Ohio minimum wage set to increase
Ohio minimum wage will increase January 1st, 2025, rising to $10.70 an hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees. The adjustment follows the state’s constitutional requirement for annual increases tied to inflation. Currently, the minimum wage for 2024 is $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.25 for tipped workers. This…
Shootout at Waffle House
Springfield Township Police are investigating after 2 vehicles shot at a group of people outside a Waffle House early Saturday. It happened around 2:30am in the 3000 block of South Arlington Road. Police say 2 vehicles driving north on Arlington Road discharged multiple rounds toward the group outside the restaurant, and then some of the…
Jury selection begins in Summit County murder trial
Jury selection is expected to begin today for a man charged with killing 3 people in Summit County. 58 year old Elias Gudino was indicted on nearly 20 charges including aggravated murder, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence. In March of this year, Copley and Akron police got calls about 3 bodies that had been found…
I get tired of the blame game when it comes to the Browns. I’m more interested in the coaches and the players figuring it out and playing winning football than running around blaming everyone. That loss to the Giants was on the whole team and the coaching staff and the front office. All should take…
Akron Trick or Treat
The City of Akron’s Halloween celebration will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Any Akron resident that wishes to participate in “Trick or Treat” can do so by turning on their porch or front lights between the hours of 5pm and 7pm that evening. Akron Police will be on patrol and pay special attention…