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The Columbus DispatchYesterday

FBI agent who investigated Ohio's biggest public corruption cases dies

Saturday, November 7

University of Akron AthleticsNov 7

Akron Volleyball Sweeps Central Michigan to Complete Weekend Series

Central Michigan University AthleticsNov 7

Cripe Tallies 20 Kills in Saturday Match at Akron

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Yahoo SportsNov 7

Scores from around Ohio, Akron area recaps of every soccer regional final this weekend

Central Michigan University AthleticsNov 7

Chippewas Battle at Akron on Friday Evening

Akron Beacon JournalNov 7

Ohio high school playoff football scores. See who won tonight

Yahoo SportsNov 7

Ohio high school football playoff schedule for Akron area in OHSAA Round 3

Friday, November 6

Newcomer AkronNov 6

Gabriel Christian Pramik Obituary Oct 24, 2026

HoodlineNov 6

Freedom Trail Phase IVa Completed in Akron, Ohio

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 6

Vacant Akron fire station to become new community gathering hub

Cleveland 19 NewsNov 6

Akron awards $2,000 grants to 50 youth programs

University of Akron AthleticsNov 6

Zips are Back at The JAR, Hosting Central Michigan

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 6

Akron awards $100,000 in grants for youth programs and violence prevention

Cleveland.comNov 6

Summit Metro Parks announces completion of paved trail connecting the University of Akron with Kent State University

Akron Beacon JournalNov 6

Barbara J. Easterling Obituary

Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 6

Traffic Impacts in Summit County

On Tap Sports NetNov 6

2027 PBA Tour Schedule: TV Channels, Dates and How to Watch Every Event

The Grueling TruthNov 6

College Football Ohio vs Akron | Preview and Prediction

Thursday, November 5

Akron Beacon JournalNov 5

Remembering Lamise ElBetar, former UA student who leaves lasting legacy

Akron Beacon JournalNov 5

'They shut down Main Street for us.' Akron Early College celebrates success

Akron Beacon JournalNov 5

Parade downtown celebrates Akron Early College's success | Photos

Cleveland.comNov 5

Bakery, cafe, gathering space planned for former Akron fire station

MaxPrepsNov 5

East High School (Akron, OH) Football

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 5

Akron man indicted in deadly hit-and-run; police say Flock camera helped crack case

Akron Beacon JournalNov 5

Nils James Swenberg Obituary

FOX 8 NewsNov 5

Plans to turn old Akron fire station into neighborhood spot get up to $1M investment

WKYCNov 5

Former Fire Station No. 12 in Akron to be redeveloped into neighborhood destination

Cleveland 19 NewsNov 5

Akron turns former fire station into ‘Neighborhood Destination’

Newcomer AkronNov 5

Dr. Joseph A. Kuczkowski Obituary Nov 5, 2026

Signal AkronNov 5

Former University of Akron women’s soccer coach sues university

Wednesday, November 4

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 4

Akron voters back Issues 11, 12 and 13 on housing and police oversight

WKYCNov 4

Akron voters approve measures changing rental policies, police oversight

The PostNov 4

Football: Explosive plays help Ohio win over Akron.

Akron Beacon JournalNov 4

Cibastian Broughton's Akron Zips comeback could create silver lining. Opinion

WOUB Public Media -Nov 4

Ohio Football survives midweek MACtion with win over Akron

BCSNNNov 4

Ohio Improves To 7-2 While Remaining Undefeated In MAC Play, Defeating Akron On The Road

Newcomer AkronNov 4

David E. Hillyard Sr. "Booboo" Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Eastman Funeral HomeNov 4

Dorothy Ann Volcheck Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Tuesday, November 3

University of Akron AthleticsNov 3

Akron Pushes MAC-Leading Ohio Before Falling 28-20 on Tuesday Night

ohiobobcats.comNov 3

Ohio Football Wins on The Road at Akron

Signal AkronNov 3

Here’s what comes next after the passage of Akron housing Issues 11 and 12

ESPNNov 3

Ohio 28-20 Akron (Nov 3, 2026) Game Recap

Signal AkronNov 3

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes runs away with Ohio’s 13th District race

WKBN.comNov 3

Karen Louise Roberts, Akron, Ohio

Akron Beacon JournalNov 3

2026 Summit County election results

CBS SportsNov 3

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Akron Beacon JournalNov 3

Maria Gironda Obituary

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The Billow Funeral Homes & CrematoryNov 3

Athena "Amy" Fundoukos Curley Obituary Nov 3, 2026

Sunday, November 1

Akron Beacon JournalNov 1

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

Saturday, October 31

ohiobobcats.comOct 31

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

Monday, October 26

University of Akron AthleticsOct 26

Football's Clash With Ohio To Be Televised On ESPN2

Friday, October 23

Akron Beacon JournalOct 23

Patricia Ann Kennard Obituary

Wednesday, October 21

Newcomer AkronOct 21

Henry "Hank" Bohnert Obituary Oct 21, 2026

FOX 8 NewsOct 21

Man killed, another injured in shooting at local bar

Newcomer AkronOct 21

Jeremy D. Kellar Obituary Oct 21, 2026

WKYCOct 21

36-year-old man killed in Akron shooting: What we know

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 21

One dead, another injured in Akron bar shooting

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