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University of Akron AthleticsYesterday

Women's Basketball Heads to Erie to Face Mercyhurst

University of Akron AthleticsYesterday

Zips are back at the JAR for Senior Night on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. #BeatKent

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Cleveland Boomers Are Moving Under An Hour Away To One Of America's Most Affordable Cities For Retirees

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Akron Beacon JournalYesterday

Tallmadge man killed in police shooting after chase fired at officers first

FOX 8 NewsYesterday

Wild Lights at Akron Zoo dazzles this holiday season starting Nov. 20

Cleveland.comYesterday

Suspect shot, killed in Akron after police chase involving highway patrol

Akron Beacon JournalYesterday

Roddy L. Prophet Obituary

Fast Food ClubYesterday

Since 1938, Akron's Bob's Hamburg Has Served Tiny Burgers From A Room No Bigger Than A Diner Car

Akron Beacon JournalYesterday

Marvin G Manes Obituary

Akron Beacon JournalYesterday

Photos of shooting scene after police chase from Norton ends in Akron

FOX 8 NewsYesterday

Suspect dead after firing shots at officers following pursuit in Akron

WKYCYesterday

Ohio BCI investigating after Norton police, OSHP fatally shoot suspect in Akron

Cleveland 19 NewsYesterday

Akron Zoo’s Wild Lights returns Nov. 20 with new displays

Cleveland 19 NewsYesterday

Police return fire after chase suspect shoots at officers in Akron

News 5 Cleveland WEWSYesterday

Man killed in shootout with officers in Akron

Cleveland.comYesterday

Akron Zoo announces return of Wild Lights holiday lighting event

News 5 Cleveland WEWSYesterday

Akron mayor accepts all 9 housing recommendations from city's Civic Assembly

Thursday, November 12

NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNov 12

🐱 Friendly Akron Cats Ready to Join Your Family

Akron Beacon JournalNov 12

Susan M. Morgan Obituary

Akron Beacon JournalNov 12

Patricia R. Hogan Obituary

Akron Beacon JournalNov 12

This Cleveland Clinic Akron General surgery center was named best in Ohio

WKYCNov 12

Wild Lights holiday event returns to Akron Zoo for 2026 Christmas season: See this year’s schedule

Akron Beacon JournalNov 12

Kathleen Anna Gary Obituary

Cleveland.comNov 12

Want to try the freshest beer possible? NE Ohio brewery has a deal for you

BritannicaNov 12

Akron | Ohio, Map, Population, & History

Akron Beacon JournalNov 12

Dorsey "Dutch" Romine Obituary

Legacy | ObituaryNov 12

Charles Leon Adam Obituary (2026) - Akron, OH - Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home & Crematory - Cuyahoga Falls

Wednesday, November 11

WKYCNov 11

'I can't rest until I get the truth': Mother of Antonio Burney seeks answers after Akron killing

University of Akron AthleticsNov 11

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Two in 2027-28 Recruiting Class

University of Akron AthleticsNov 11

Akron Signs Trevick Bertke for 2027-28 Season

Cleveland 19 NewsNov 11

Akron police searching for missing 17-year-old girl

Akron Beacon JournalNov 11

Raymond John Novotny Obituary

WKYCNov 11

Akron man sues city, officer who shot him, alleging history of use-of-force incidents

Akron Beacon JournalNov 11

Norma Jean Harris Obituary

Akron Beacon JournalNov 11

Robert E. Smith Obituary

Cleveland.comNov 11

Unarmed man shot by Akron police officer sues, says city failed to stop misconduct

Akron Beacon JournalNov 11

Robert J. "Bob" McDonald Obituary

Akron Beacon JournalNov 11

Michael Thomas Pokorosky Obituary

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 11

From the battlefield to the classroom: University of Akron program helps veterans become teachers at no cost

Akron Beacon JournalNov 11

45th Annual Holiday Akron Children's Tree Festival is upon us, photos

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 11

Akron Children's 45th annual Holiday Tree Festival kicks off this weekend

Tuesday, November 10

Legacy | ObituaryNov 10

Gail Coup Obituary (2026) - Akron, OH - Snyder Funeral Homes, Dowds Chapel - Mount Vernon

Cleveland.comNov 10

Cleveland man convicted in fatal Akron shooting of stranger

University of Akron AthleticsNov 10

Broughton, Williams Connect Twice in Akron's Setback to Western Michigan

FOX 8 NewsNov 10

3 arrested after Flock cameras damaged in Akron: ‘It was an organized effort’

Yahoo SportsNov 10

OHSAA soccer tournament scores tonight. Boys state semifinals

Yahoo SportsNov 10

Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Picks, Odds — 11/10

FOX 8 NewsNov 10

Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival celebrates 45 years of magic

FOX 8 NewsNov 10

‘Disturbing and cruel’: Man found guilty of fatally shooting man he didn’t know on Akron street

OddscheckerNov 10

Western Michigan vs. Akron Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest CFB Odds for Tuesday, November 10th

WKYCNov 10

Akron man faces felony charge in September hit-and-run death of Jesse McCool

Cleveland 19 NewsNov 10

Man convicted of murder for 2025 Akron shooting

TheSpread.comNov 10

Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction and Picks Tuesday Nov. 10

Akron Beacon JournalNov 10

Georgette Marie Thomas Obituary

Cleveland 19 NewsNov 10

3 suspects arrested after 17 Flock cameras damaged in Akron

Cleveland.comNov 10

Akron submits final agreement with Ohio State Historic Preservation Office for Firestone Plant 1 demolition

MaxPrepsNov 10

Archbishop Hoban High School (Akron, OH) Football

News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov 10

3 charged in Akron Flock camera vandalism as groups call for system suspension

College Football NewsNov 10

Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction: Can the Broncos Keep Their Focus?

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