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Group searches for Revolutionary War graves

TALLMADGE -- Some members of the Ohio Genealogical Society are fanning across the state to document the graves of all Revolutionary War veterans in their counties.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

WEWS

1 Killed, 4 Injured In Hail Of Gunfire Outside Home

A massive manhunt is under way in Akron after five people were shot outside of a home, one of them fatally.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

WHLO-AM Akron

Akron Police Find SUV Used in Drive-By Shooting

Akron Police have found the SUV involved in Monday's drive-by shooting that killed one man and wounded 4 others.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

TMCnet

Call center to cut 250 jobs in Akron

An international company that three years ago came to town promising 600 full- and part-time call center and technical support jobs -- or the equivalent of 400 full-time jobs -- announced it will cut its staff by half at the end of August.

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Local News

AKRON Pizza robbery

AKRON Pizza robbery AKRON: A pizza delivery driver tangled with a robber Monday night before giving in to a second bandit, who was armed with a gun, police said.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Local Breaking News

Shooting victim dies at hospital

One of the five people wounded in an East Akron shooting Monday night has died. Donald Baker, 48 of Talbot Street, died at 10:14 p.m. at Akron City Hospital, where he was taken following the shooting that occurred outside a residence in the 300 block of Fuller Street, said Gary Guenther, investigator for the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

The Plain Dealer

Breshaun Nichols sentenced to 29 years for attempted murderer of Marine

A 21-year-old Akron man was sentenced today to 29 years in prison for the attempted murder of a U.S.Marine during a robbery at a Circle-K gas station on Arlington Road.

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Ohio.com

Five wounded in city shooting

Akron police were investigating a shooting Monday evening that wounded five. Authorities said the shooting occurred on Fuller Avenue between Duane Avenue and Sixth Avenue in East Akron shortly after 9 p.m. Police said the victims drove themselves to Akron City Hospital.

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WOIO

Drowning: 5-Year-Old Found In Norton's Loyal Oak Lake

The Norton Police Dept. is investigating a drowning that occurred at approximately 5:15PM, Sunday June 28th.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Akron Beacon Journal

Willan sentenced to 16 years in prison

A local man charged with bilking homeowners, investors and lenders was sentenced this morning to 16 years in prison.

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Akron Beacon Journal

Suspect arrested in Akron robbery

Police have arrested an Akron man suspected of taking part in a Saturday morning robbery.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

WCPN-FM Cleveland

Akron Voters Decide Mayora s Fate in Tuesdaya s Recall Election

Voters in Akron head to the polls tomorrow to decide whether the city's mayor should be recalled after 23 years in office.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Maple Heights Press

Crisis Management Seminar at Akron Canton Airport

AKRON, OHIO, June 26, 2009 " The Akron Area Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will host a teleseminar entitled "Crisis Management in a Down Economy " No Margin for Error" Thursday, July 9, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Akron Canton Airport; 5400 Lauby Road NW, North Canton.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Cleveland Ohio Real Estate Blog

Homes For Sale In The Akron, Ohio Area

Cecilia * Andrew * Judy * Diane * Rich * Cindy The following list will be updated as new listings come on the market in Summit County You can view these homes fully along with all other properties for sale from ALL the brokerages using our easy MLS search .

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Nbc4i.com

Akron Mayor Keeps His Job After Recall

AKRON, Ohio A northeast Ohio mayor who survived a recall vote says the episode was a reminder that you can't make everybody happy.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Akron Beacon Journal

Fire destroys adult video store in Norton

NORTON: A business that specializes in merchandise that is too hot to handle went up in flames Wednesday afternoon.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Akron Beacon Journal

Arrest made in double shooting outside Akron bar

Police have arrested a North Howard Street man suspected of shooting two men after an argument outside a North Akron bar early Sunday.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

KTNV

New hope for canine cancer

Two years ago, Buddy the golden retriever hobbled into his veterinarian's office, barely able to walk.

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WKYC-TV

Akron: Police investigating two weekend shootings

The Akron Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that happened over the Father's Day weekend.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

WOIO

Handbag Heist: Thug Sought In Akron Purse Snatching

A 24-year-old Akron woman recovering after a terrifying purse snatching. It happened in Highland Square around 1:30AM Tuesday morning.

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