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Newcomer AkronYesterday

Gabriel Christian Pramik Obituary Oct 24, 2026

University of Akron AthleticsYesterday

Akron Volleyball Dominates Central Michigan in Three-Set Sweep

HoodlineYesterday

Freedom Trail Phase IVa Completed in Akron, Ohio

Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov)Yesterday

Traffic Impacts in Summit County

Yahoo SportsYesterday

Ohio high school playoff football scores. See who is winning tonight

University of Akron AthleticsYesterday

Zips are Back at The JAR, Hosting Central Michigan

News 5 Cleveland WEWSYesterday

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

Akron Beacon JournalYesterday

Janie Wheeler Obituary

Cleveland.comYesterday

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

Akron Beacon JournalYesterday

Diane Prusak Obituary

The Grueling TruthYesterday

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

Cleveland 19 NewsNov 5

Akron awards $2,000 grants to 50 youth programs

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

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 5

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

Cleveland.comNov 5

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

Akron Beacon JournalNov 5

Nils James Swenberg Obituary

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Donna Lee Ray-Pryor Obituary (2026) - Akron, OH - Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron

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’

Cleveland.comNov 5

Akron’s Lock 3 announces return of Winterblast festivities, including ice skating, holiday events

Cleveland.comNov 5

Barbara Easterling Obituary (2026) - Alexandria, VA

Newcomer AkronNov 5

Dr. Joseph A. Kuczkowski Obituary Nov 5, 2026

Times ObserverNov 5

Goat Fort Thundering Herd compete in Akron, Ohio

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

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Isabella Grace Glauthier Obituary (2026) - Akron, OH - Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron

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

The Athens MessengerNov 4

Turnovers, big plays make the difference in Ohio's 28-20 road win

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

Signal AkronNov 3

Summit County ballot issue results from the 2026 election

ohiobobcats.comNov 3

Ohio Football Wins on The Road at Akron

Signal AkronNov 3

Akron voters approve Issue 13, enhance police oversight power

Signal AkronNov 3

Akron voters pass Issues 11 and 12, housing access

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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Yahoo SportsNov 3

Ohio vs Akron Prediction, Odds, Start Time, Picks — 11/3

CBS SportsNov 3

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Yahoo SportsNov 3

Back the Ohio Bobcats to Run Wild and Blow Out Akron

Akron Beacon JournalNov 3

Maria Gironda Obituary

CBS SportsNov 3

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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

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