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AUDIO Deputy Imposter Goes To School
A Manchester City School District Alum was alledgedly posing as a Summit County Sheriff's Deputy when he spent time with school kids this week. comments: 1
AUDIO AFD Disputes 'Lag Time' Claim
Officials in the Akron Fire Department answering back charges that it took their Med Unit 30 minutes to transport an accident victim to Akron City Hospital. comments: 1
AUDIO Billboard Blight
The Highland Square Neighborhood Association is having a town meeting at 6:30 Wednesday night to battle billboards.
Former Ohio AG Misused Aircraft
An investigation has found that former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann misused state aircraft to travel to and from his Youngstown home and twice took his daughter on flights for which she wasn't authorized.
Politics Taint Ohio Absentee Ballot Plans
The rapidly deteriorating relationship between Republican lawmakers and Ohio's Democratic elections chief means some voters will get an absentee ballot application in the mail in early September, while others won't.
AUDIO KSU Approves Contract, Pay Raises Included
Kent State Board of Trustees has approved a three year collective bargaining agreement between the university and professors, along with a new program.
AUDIO Akron Delegate Energized By Clinton
One of the local delegates at the Democratic National Convention says the event is helping the party move forward.
Classes Back in Session
Summer ended early today for students as classes began at Simon Perkins Middle School in Akron.
Cheaper E-Books For College Students
A new partnership with textbook publishers will allow Ohio's college students to buy digital versions of textbooks for half of the original price.
Patients Lose Oxygen Supply At Hospital
Approximately 50 critically ill patients at Akron City Hospital had their oxygen supply temporarily cut off after a backhoe working on the hospital's campus hit the main oxygen line Tuesday.
Fire Officials Dispute Emergency Transport Time
Although witnesses reported an Akron Fire Department emergency vehicle stalled at the scene of a motor scooter accident Friday night, fire officials say that never happened.
Chippewa Teachers Return Lacking Labor Contract
Teachers in the Chippewa School District have returned to the classroom, despite the lack of a labor contract.
Bank Files Foreclosure Request Against Retirement Home
A retirement home in Copley Township that houses approximately 180 residents is being sued for foreclosure by the bank that financed it.
Cleveland High On Poverty Ranking
A survey by the U.S. Census Bureau ranks Cleveland as the nation's second most impoverished city among those with populations over 250,000.

 

AUDIO Deputy Imposter Goes To School

posted 8/27/2008 10:50:18 AM

Motorcyclist Dies After Friday Crash

posted 8/25/2008 9:32:49 AM

AUDIO Akron Teachers Face New Dress Code

posted 8/25/2008 8:47:13 AM

Akron Bank Robbed

posted 8/25/2008 12:52:24 PM

VIDEO Multiple Crashes Snarl Morning Commute

posted 8/26/2008 9:53:36 AM

AUDIO Three Arrested In Barberton Shooting Death

posted 8/26/2008 10:52:40 AM

 







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