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Two men have pleaded not guilty in the 2025 drive-by that killed 18-year-old Ricky Walker. Both remain jailed on $1 million bonds as prosecutors prepare the case.
Police and state gambling regulators executed late‑April search warrants at two Mentor‑on‑the‑Lake game shops, disabling roughly 80 machines and seizing cash as investigators review possible charges.
Food & Drinks in ...
Downtown Akron's Spaghetti Warehouse will close its South Main location on Sunday, May 17, with limited final‑week hours and a pared‑down menu announced.
Weather & Environment in ...
Frost inland this morning; storms move in late Tuesday with gusty winds and small‑craft concerns.
Derbin’s family filed a federal lawsuit alleging dispatch delays and department failures made the ambush that killed him on May 11, 2024 preventable.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Columbus appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a four‑year fight over Ohio's EdChoice vouchers that could affect about 150,000 students and more than $1 billion in state money.
A woman was thrown from her SUV and two Akron officers were hurt after a late-night collision at South Arlington and Archwood; injuries are believed non-life-threatening.
A 26-year-old woman faces a felonious assault charge after a man was found shot in the head during a May 10 domestic dispute in Medina, officials say.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Pennsylvania packer recalled 13,619 pounds of sunflower seeds after finding undeclared cashews in packages sold at major chains. Shoppers should check UPCs and dates.
Cleveland moved to end its long‑promised SiFi fiber deal after the company failed to start work. City leaders say they'll pursue other broadband paths while expanding low‑cost options.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A nationwide analysis of wearable-linked health records found postoperative step counts strongly predict recovery: each extra 1,000 steps was tied to shorter stays and fewer complications.
A U.S. Marshals task force has posted a reward for Gregory Harris, wanted by four Northeast Ohio agencies on charges including alleged cocaine trafficking and a probation violation.
Three Akron men face a Summit County jury Monday in the 2024 carryout shooting that killed Jamar E. Franklin.
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