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There will be refreshments and free Barre classes at a grand opening celebration for the new fitness facility at 77 N. Miller Rd.

Nearly 30 racers competed in the 17th Annual Ocean State Soap Box Derby Saturday for the chance to represent Rhode Island in the Derby Nationals in Akron, Ohio.

Bailey announced auditions for Weathervane Playhouse's production of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man," she encouraged families to audition together -- and several families responded.

An Ohio man is standing trial for allegedly shooting his wife of 45 years in a hospital intensive care unit in what may have been a mercy killing.

Davin Lyons, 3 years old, blows out a candle on his treasure chest birthday cake on April 6, 2013, in Akron, Ohio.

United Way of Summit County's "Docs Who Rocka ," presented by The University of Akron, will mark its 10th year Oct.

At a flag unveiling ceremony in the West Hill neighborhood May 7, Mayor Don Plusquellic announced the city of Akron will host the annual Highland Square Festival.

WEST AKRON: Burglaries were reported at the following locations: the 1100 block of West Market Street between May 1 and 8; the 2300 block of Banbury Road between May 3 and 5; the 500 block of Madison Avenue May 3; the 1900 block of West Market Street between May 3 and 4; the 900 block of Mull Avenue between May 3 and 4; the 700 block of White Pond ... (more)

On April 26, nearly 500 men, women and children gathered and marched against sexual assault and gender violence at the eighth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at Lock 3 Park.

An Akron woman initially charged with a felony for stealing a man's car from a Brimfield business while intoxicated and taking it for a drive in January has pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges in Portage County Municipal Court.

The Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs is in the midst of a major $3.5 million makeover.

Neighbors Day Akron is designed to help residents get to know one another, especially those in closest proximity.

Bhrandon L. Poindexter, 25, of Akron, was arrested at 7:49 p.m. Thursday in the area of Vine Street and Iowa Avenue on charges of possession of marijuana, obstructing official business and a... Already a subscriber to print? You have online access, too... at no additional expense! Call 821-1200 to set up an account.

Now that wall is covered in a brilliant blue that serves as a backdrop to a vibrantly colored icon of the Virgin Mary Mother of God with the Christ Child.

Stephen ministers are the caregivers,” said the Rev. Maureen Webber, associate minister of pastoral care at The Bath Church -- United Church of Christ.

Junior welterweight titleholders Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse both made weight for their main event Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, with Peterson weighing in at the agreed-upon catch-weight of 141 pounds on the nose, while Matthysse was 140 pounds.

The police officer involved in Thursday's deadly shooting of a driver during a traffic stop was once fired by the University of Akron.

Fifty volunteers and many sponsors including Mustard Seed Market and Cafe, Akron Children's Hospital, and Asian Services in Action, Inc.

The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol.

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