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  1. Morrison was convicted on ethics charges related to his son's real estate deals with the University.Read the original story

    14 min ago | WHLO-AM Akron

    The Ohio Senate voted 30-3 Wednesday afternoon to remove Jack Morrison Jr. from his position as University of Akron Trustee.

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    Related Topix: University of Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  2. Ask Jamie: Is Big Ten recruiting falling behind?Read the original story

    9 hrs ago | Rivals.com

    ... a couple different levels. We attempt to break it down in a numbers-heavy mailbag. Talent or coaching? From Scott in Akron, Ohio : Do you think the reason the Big Ten is struggling is more on recruiting or coaching? When you think of the Big Ten, ...

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    Related Topix: South Carolina High School Football, High School Football

  3. Hospice of VNS a oeLight Up a Lifea Campaign Raises Funds for Hospice CareRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Community News

    ... terminally ill patients and their families during the coming year. Hospice Memory Trees are located at Summit Mall, Akron General Health & Wellness Centers North in Stow and West in Montrose, First Merit Banks in Downtown Barberton and Downtown ...

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    Related Topix: Massillon, OH, Hartville, OH

  4. Hospice of VNS Heroes for Hospice Awards DinnerRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | Reader News

    More than 200 people attended the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service "Heroes for Hospice" awards dinner on November 18, 2009 at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The event honored heroes dedicated to helping terminally ill patients and their families through compassionate care, advocacy and philanthropic support.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Palliative Care, Summit County, OH

  5. Live Web chat on Dec. 10 focuses on teen depressionRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Community News

    ... of children and teens suffer from depression at any given point in time. The next Ask Children's live Web chat by Akron Children's Hospital will answer your most common questions about childhood and teen depression on Thursday, Dec. 10, from noon to ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, ADHD, Health

  6. Ex-bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing $32,000 from Humane SocietyRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Local News

    A former bookkeeper for the Humane Society of Greater Akron stole more $32,000 from the group, using the money to pay her bills, market her boyfriend's pizza shop and to purchase concert tickets.

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    Related Topix: Summit County, OH, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  7. Akron Remembers John BrownRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | WHLO-AM Akron

    Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and students from Goodyear High School rang a special bell at noon today to remember John Brown.

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  8. Former Akron Employees Lose AppealRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | WHLO-AM Akron

    2 former City of Akron employees who were laid off in October have lost their appeals. The Civil Service Commission ruled yesterday that the city had done everything possible to cut costs and minimize layoffs. 45 other layoff appeals are still pending.

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  9. Baylor wins Akron school board seatRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Local Breaking News

    It's official: Ginger Baylor has won the fourth contested seat on the Akron school board.

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    Related Topix: Summit County, OH, Mogadore, OH, Portage County, OH

  10. Ohio Senate votes to remove Morrison from UA boardRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Local Breaking News

    ... fanfare or discussion, the Ohio Senate moved quickly this afternoon to remove Jack Morrison Jr. from the University of Akron board of trustees. After being convicted this summer on two misdemeanor ethics charges, Morrison had refused Gov. Ted ...

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    Related Topix: Ohio, Columbus, OH, University of Akron, Ted Strickland, US Governors, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  11. Fair Finance hopes to reopen next week, provide access to accountsRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Business

    Executives of Akron-based Fair Finance Co. hope to reopen local offices next week, perhaps as early as Monday, with customers having access to their accounts, a lawyer representing the parent corporation said today.

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  12. Harmonious duo to be college rivalsRead the original story w/Photo

    6 hrs ago | Akron Beacon Journal

    ... episode of the FOX hit show Glee, but the two players have an interesting story. Egner will play at the University of Akron next season and Henniger will play at archrival Kent State. A Zip and a Golden Flash on the same team. Go figure. Both ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  13. Ohio specialty polymer firm undertakes $3.4 million expansionRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Plastics News

    If Akron Polymer Systems is half as successful as its founders were before they started the company, then watch out.

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    Related Topix: University of Akron, TV, Electronics, Inventions, Science / Technology

  14. Renolds picketer struck by vehicle;.....Read the original story

    6 hrs ago | Observer

    ... Inc. location on Bourne Street after one of the picketers were allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by Terry H. Bey of Akron, Ohio. Once the vehicle hit the picketing individual, that person was pushed into the road but was uninjured in the incident. ...

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  15. Homes For Sale In Macedonia, Twinsburg, Hudson, Akron, Ohio

    9 hrs ago | Cleveland Ohio Real Estate Blog

    The following list of Howard Hanna homes for sale will be updated as new listings come on the market in Summit County.

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    Related Topix: Hudson, OH, Macedonia, OH, Twinsburg, OH

  16. People Helping People - Dec. 2Read the original story

    10 hrs ago | Lifestyle

    ... to 5 p.m. Sundays. The collection ends Dec. 22. Call 330-940-2215. Trinity United Church of Christ, 915 N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310, is collecting new or nearly new coats, gloves, scarves and hats to fit infants to teens. Drop-off times are 10 a.m. ...

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    Related Topix: Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  17. Chiefs add OL Jermail Porter to the Practice SquadRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Kansas City Chiefs

    ... pionships after winning the Mid-America Conference heavyweight title as a senior. He attended Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio.

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  18. Kaleidoscope: Check out mansions, events over holidaysRead the original story w/Photo

    12 hrs ago | Aurora Advocate

    ... some suggestions how to spend it. Last holiday season I wrote a "Kaleidoscope" about my visits to Stan Hywet Hall in Akron and the J.E. Reeves mansion in Dover. They are two great places to visit anytime, and especially over the holidays. Over ...

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    Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Dover, OH, Millersburg, OH, Holmes County, OH

  19. Another Student Involved In Kent State Attack Is Behind BarsRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Fox 8 - WJW

    ... Barker jumped out and began beating the three students. Jefferson is from Mentor but was attending the University of Akron along with Barker and Kelly. Jefferson's past troubles with the law appear minor, although it seems he's always behind the ... 42 comments

    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Kent, OH

  20. Joel Skinner Named Eastern League Akron Aeros ManagerRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Minor League News

    AKRON, OH The Akron Aeros, in conjunction with the Cleveland Indians would like to welcome former Aeros Manager Joel Skinner back to Akron.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Cleveland Indians

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