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New pharmacy at Akron Childrens’ Beeghly campus

Akron Childrens' Beeghly campus opened up a brand-new pharmacy location to serve people in need of medication, across the Valley.
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Memorial Day events throughout the area will honor fallen soldiers – South Side

GREATER AKRON — On May 25, community residents across the area will pause to honor American service members who lost their lives in combat. Ceremonies, gatherings and parades will mark the solemn occasion of Memorial Day. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memorial Day was declared a...
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveils down payment assistance plan for first-time homebuyers

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced plans this week for a new down payment assistance program aimed at helping first-time homebuyers. The program, announced during Malik’s State of the City address Tuesday, would provide eligible buyers with up to $7,500 to help cover down payments and closing costs.
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Ravenna 7 Movie Theatre will screen “The Last Shop on Walnut” on May 28

For the second time in as many years, the City of Ravenna will be used a backdrop in a feature film, as local film writer/producer Jason Richardson will screen “The Last Shop on Walnut” at the Ravenna 7 Movie theatre on May 28 at 6 p.m. “The fact...
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2026 St. Jude Dream Home: See the progress

In just a few months, one lucky viewer will walk away with the keys to this year’s St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Dream Home.
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1818 American Grille To Open in Bath

Todd Leebow of The Last Page restaurant at Pinecrest is taking his talents to Bath. Leebow, along with partner Jon Gross and chef Brad Race, is opening 1818 American Grille. The “all-American grille” concept is going into former Corner Provisions space at 1070 Ghent Road. “We wanted to...
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A new chapter on the Portage Lakes waterfront

The former Ramp restaurant sat quietly along the shores of the Portage Lakes, empty since 2024. Dockside Grille will bring in new energy.
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Casino commission seizes 40 illegal slot machines in Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio Casino Control Commission said Thursday it seized 40 illegal gaming machines from two Ohio businesses. The commission worked with police departments from Lodi and Seville to obtain search warrants for the two businesses. Prior to the search, complaints were received about the businesse
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Youth pastor can thank prosecutor for $150 sentence in death of teen who he...

An Ohio youth pastor who was found responsible for the death of a teenager he let ride on the side of his van will only have to pay a small fine. Rushon Patterson II, 27, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and a misdemeanor count of riding on the outside of a vehicle in April, but due to a legal technicality,
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Man hurt in shooting at Akron’s Hardesty Park: See what police are saying

AKRON, Ohio — A 60-year-old man was hurt in an Akron shooting at Hardesty Park on Wednesday afternoon. Police say it was around 5:17 p.m. when Akron officers responded to the scene, which is in the 1600 block of West Market Street, and found the victim near the pavilion with a single gunshot wound to the left leg.

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