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Akron Runs Past Muskingum, Extends Streak at the JAR to 32 Games

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Sunday, November 8

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Women's Basketball Travels to Xavier for Monday Night Showdown

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Saturday, November 7

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Akron Zoo says African lions remain in habitat after false escape claims

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Kenneth John Adam Obituary Nov 7, 2026

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

Friday, November 6

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Gabriel Christian Pramik Obituary Oct 24, 2026

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Vacant Akron fire station to become new community gathering hub

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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

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Traffic Impacts in Summit County

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Juanita M Lilly Obituary Nov 6, 2026

Thursday, November 5

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

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Nils James Swenberg Obituary

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Dr. Joseph A. Kuczkowski Obituary Nov 5, 2026

Tuesday, November 3

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Sunday, November 1

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Saturday, October 31

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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

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

WKYCOct 21

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

Newcomer AkronOct 21

Jeremy D. Kellar Obituary Oct 21, 2026

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 21

One dead, another injured in Akron bar shooting

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1 killed, 1 injured in shooting near Absolut Lounge in Akron

Saturday, October 17

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Terrance E. Carmedy Obituary Oct 17, 2026

Friday, October 16

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Linda Kay Lawrence Obituary

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 16

‘That’s all I have, his hair’: Mother confronts son’s killer at sentencing for deadly I-480 crash

Akron Beacon JournalOct 16

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Thursday, October 15

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 15

Second suspect charged with aggravated murder, says Akron Police

Wednesday, October 14

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Tuesday, October 13

Cleveland 19 NewsOct 13

Akron man sentenced to over 15-years in prison for domestic violence incident

Monday, October 12

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Akron police search for 2 suspects after armed robbery at local smoke shop

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