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Ohio vs Akron Prediction: Is It the Bobcats’ MAC For the Taking?

Yesterday

Cleveland 19 NewsYesterday

Empty since 2015: Akron wants property across from Firestone Stadium to bring new life

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Ohio man pleads guilty to fentanyl crime

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Ohio Football starting midweek MACtion against Akron

Cleveland.comYesterday

Sting played Akron for the first time in 25 years — and delivered a nearly 2-hour hits parade

WKYCYesterday

Gas prices drop in Northeast Ohio: Down 28 cents in Akron, 23 cents in Cleveland

Sunday, November 1

Spectrum NewsNov 1

Housing issues on election ballot could change renting rules

Akron Beacon JournalNov 1

What will the weather be like in Greater Akron on Election Day?

Saturday, October 31

FanDuelOct 31

Ohio vs Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 10 2026

ohiobobcats.comOct 31

Ohio Football Set to Begin Midweek MACtion at Akron - Ohio University

Akron Beacon JournalOct 31

Sylvia Ross Obituary

Hopkins Lawver Funeral HomeOct 31

Sidney G. Smith Jr. Obituary Oct 31, 2026

Friday, October 30

University of Akron AthleticsOct 30

Fall Back Football Sale!

Akron Beacon JournalOct 30

Tour of Bridgestone's Bandag Training Center to retread tires

Newcomer AkronOct 30

Athanasios "Tom" Bouzas Obituary Oct 30, 2026

Newcomer AkronOct 30

Don Thomas Berringer Obituary Oct 30, 2026

Signal AkronOct 30

Chakaia Booker’s 17-foot tire sculpture stands in Akron

Thursday, October 29

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 29

Akron Police Officer who chased down teen suspect after Circle-K shooting named Officer of the Month

Akron Beacon JournalOct 29

Artist Chakaia Booker talks about her work at Akron Art Museum

University of Akron AthleticsOct 29

Akron Men's Basketball Ranked No. 7 in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25

Akron Beacon JournalOct 29

Tari-Ann Riley Obituary

WKYCOct 29

Akron man indicted in deadly shooting of Stow woman inside Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium

Newcomer AkronOct 29

Barbara "Barbie" Marie Roth Obituary Oct 29, 2026

Signal AkronOct 29

Akron ballot issues go further than rental laws in Columbus, Seattle

Wednesday, October 28

University of Akron AthleticsOct 28

Zips Face Eastern Michigan in Final Home Match

Spectrum NewsOct 28

Akron water bills to rise as city invests in aging infrastructure

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 28

VIDEO: Akron police release video of officers arresting double homicide suspect

Tuesday, October 27

University of Akron AthleticsOct 27

Akron Defeats Youngstown State 92-76 in Exhibition Game

MLB.comOct 27

Cosmic Baseball announces 2027 Cosmic Takeover Tour Schedule

https://www.islands.com/Oct 27

Nestled Within Akron, Ohio Is A Park With Scenic Trails, Fishing, And Sporty Appeal

Spectrum NewsOct 27

Akron restricts outside access to flock camera network

FOX 8 NewsOct 27

Akron house fire under investigation

Spectrum NewsOct 27

Historic art piece installed in Akron park

Dignity MemorialOct 27

Elyssa Hilton Obituary - Akron, OH

Signal AkronOct 27

Akron blocks out-of-state searches from its Flock surveillance network

Monday, October 26

Centre Daily TimesOct 26

Akron clamps down on outsiders tapping into its Flock camera network

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 26

City of Akron restricting Flock camera access by outside law enforcement agencies

WKYCOct 26

Akron opts out of nationwide searches of Flock camera network

HousingWireOct 26

Rust Belt city eliminates minimum lot sizes to jump-start revival

University of Akron AthleticsOct 26

Zips Open 2026-27 Campaign with Exhibition Game Against Youngstown State

Spectrum NewsOct 26

Akron will increase drinking water rates over the next 3 years to fund aging in­fra­structure repairs

Spectrum NewsOct 26

Akron Zoo to offer free admission select days in November

Centre Daily TimesOct 26

‘Phantom light' is a haunting tale from Akron's past | Local history

News 5 Cleveland WEWSOct 26

Issues 11 and 12 split Akron over renters' rights and affordability

Newcomer AkronOct 26

Richard A. Vincent Obituary Oct 26, 2026

Newcomer AkronOct 26

Mark E Wilson Obituary Oct 26, 2026

WKYCOct 26

Ohio governor's race enters final stretch as Acton, Ramaswamy make closing pitches

Sunday, October 25

Akron Beacon JournalOct 25

Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown attend a campaign Rally in Akron

C-SPANOct 25

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) Campaigns with Ohio Democratic Candidates in Akron

Saturday, October 24

University of Akron AthleticsOct 24

Paiva Comes Through in Final Moments as Zips Earn Dramatic Victory Over Xavier

Xavier University AthleticsOct 24

No. 14 Xavier Falls at No. 9 Akron on Saturday Night

University of Akron AthleticsOct 24

Women's Soccer Set for Showdown at Kent State

Newcomer AkronOct 24

Sharon Schweikert Obituary Oct 24, 2026

Newcomer AkronOct 24

Robert "Sparky" H. Sparhawk Obituary Oct 24, 2026

Friday, October 23

University of Akron AthleticsOct 23

Akron Heads to Ball State and Miami for a Pair of MAC Matchups

Akron Beacon JournalOct 23

Terrance E. Carmedy Obituary

Newcomer AkronOct 23

David Joseph Frahlich Obituary Oct 23, 2026

Akron Beacon JournalOct 23

Patricia Ann Kennard Obituary

University of Akron AthleticsOct 23

Men's Soccer Set For Ranked Matchup with No. 14 Xavier

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