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Accused Ohio Serial Arsonist Jailed
Authorities in Akron, Ohio say they've arrested a man who has confessed to setting 18 fires over a four year period.
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Explosive Car Fire At Akron City Scrap Yard
Firefighters were called to the scrap yard on West Wilbeth Road for reports of heavy black smoke and explosions.
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On the Run: Akron Man Wanted In Fatal Stabbing
Akron detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing. Violence broke out in the 1100 block of Keys Place around 10:30 Wednesday night.
18 hrs ago | Local News
Falls man faces charges after police find arsenal
Federal authorities have charged the Cuyahoga Falls man accused of concealing an arsenal of bombs and firearms inside his apartment.
22 hrs ago | Local News
AKRON Arrest in robbery AKRON: An Akron man wanted for last weekend's robbery of a gas station has been taken into custody.
Toledo Latest Ohio City To Ban Driver Texting
The move to stop Ohio drivers from texting behind the wheel has spread to Toledo.
Man suspected of setting fire to 18 homes
A 28-year-old Akron man is suspected of setting fire to 18 occupied dwellings and three cars in the Akron area between 2005 and 2008.
Akron police chief to retire Monday
Akron Police Chief Craig Gilbride has led the department for just under a year. For the officer who rose reluctantly to the top chair over a three-decade career, it only seemed longer.
Four injured in Akron collision
Four people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a violent collision in Akron that caused a van carrying mentally disabled passengers to flip on its roof.
Summit jobless rate climbs slightly
Summit County's unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.8 percent in October, state figures released Tuesday show.
Akron Father Jumps From Burning Home, Catches Kids
An Akron family wakes up to a massive house fire and with little time to react, the family of four jumps from a second-story window.
Akron Children's Hospital CEO, wife announce $1 million gift to support research
Akron Children's Hospital CEO, wife announce $1 million gift to support research By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal medical writer POSTED: 02:36 p.m. EST, Nov 23, 2009 Akron Children's Hospital is getting a $1 million boost to its research efforts from its longtime chief executive and his wife.
41-year-old Akron man killed in one-car crash
A 41-year-old Akron man was killed in a crash Sunday night. Jamie Thorrat, of Dorchester Road, was driving north on Dorchester at 10:30 p.m. He was speeding in a 2003 Ford Focus as he approached Jefferson Avenue and lost control of the car, police said.
Akron police seek armed robbery suspect Larry Braziel
Police are asking for help to find a suspect in an armed robbery. The Circle K at 997 Brown S. was robbed Saturday night, when a man walked in about 9 p.m., demanded money and lifted his shirt to reveal a gun.
Remember Devo of Whip It fame? Well, the '70s New Wave band will release their first studio album in 20 years, tentatively titled Fresh, in 2010 and launch a new tour starting with a date at Coachella Music Festival in April.
Four free Akron area H1N1 clinics
Four free Akron area H1N1 clinics will be available this week. H1N1 clinics for the week of 11/23/09 include: Monday, November 23 at 4:00pm-7:00pm at Mogadore High School Monday, November 23 at 4:00pm-7:00pm at Sill Middle School Tuesday, November 24 at 4:00pm-7:00pm at Norton High School Tuesday, November 24 at 4:00pm-7:00pm at Woodridge Middle ...
Akron gets grant to revitalize Landmark Building
Akron is getting $1.9 million in state funds to help turn an empty 12-story downtown office building into loft apartments.
A tiny dog and its owners are finally reunited after the dog miraculously survived three months in the woods of Franklin county.
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