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Goodyear announces 500 layoffs globally amid cost-saving actions

Created: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:17:45 GMT

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Goodyear says this decision comes 'in response to a challenging industry environment and cost pressure driven by inflation.'

Goodyear set to announce 'restructuring actions' on Friday

Created: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:41:33 GMT

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Goodyear, one of the world's largest tire companies, employs 72,000 people worldwide and is one of Northeast Ohio's largest employers.

Akron residents, environmental organization file lawsuit to stop city's White Pond development sale

Created: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:30:37 GMT

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'The way this sale was handled was outside the law, and therefore invalid.'

Former Northeast Ohio US Rep. Tim Ryan joins clean energy nonprofit seeking to expand natural gas use

Created: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:30:22 GMT

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Ryan, who lost to Republican JD Vance in last November's U.S. Senate race, will serve on the leadership council for Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future.

Akron police lieutenant suspended 90 days, loses rank after being accused of performing sex acts while on duty

Created: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:23:37 GMT

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Following an internal investigation, the department chose to discipline Edward Patalon for actions that brought 'dishonor' to the force.

$10,000 reward being offered for arrest of suspects after postal worker robbery in Akron

Created: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:35:16 GMT

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455.

FirstEnergy's VP says company's subsidiary bled cash before alleged bribes from Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder

Created: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:10:28 GMT

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Company Vice President Steven Staub testified Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and ex-state GOP Chair Matt Borges.

1 man dead after shooting in Akron

Created: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:33:49 GMT

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No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.

Winter weather advisory issued for Northeast Ohio: See how your county is impacted

Created: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:01:39 GMT

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Here we go again... We're tracking another round of snow that will bring impacts across Northeast Ohio.

Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder relieved for corruption trial's start

Created: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:34:49 GMT

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Householder is accused of conspiring with FirstEnergy others to participate in a racketeering enterprise involving bribery and money laundering.

Gas prices jump 15 cents in Akron, 9 cents in Cleveland

Created: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:16:30 GMT

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'Moving forward, it doesn't look good for motorists, with prices likely to continue accelerating,' according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.

Bribery trial of ex-Ohio House speaker Larry Householder to begin Monday

Created: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:13:11 GMT

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The trial could last six weeks.

Akron looking for police officers: Find out how to apply

Created: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:34:46 GMT

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New officers are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Jayland Walker case 'estimated' to go to grand jury in April, Ohio Attorney General's office says

Created: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 04:15:48 GMT

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Ohio AG Dave Yost's office says more than 1,100 hours of investigative time has been spent probing the events surrounding Walker's fatal shooting by Akron police.

3 Questions: I Promise student reporter finds out how the Humane Society of Summit County cares for animals

Created: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:55:57 GMT

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A volunteer with Humane Society of Summit County brings a furry friend to the I Promise School to explain how animals are helped and cared for.

The impact of the Greater Akron polymer cluster: Mission Possible

Created: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:24:57 GMT

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The Greater Akron polymer cluster plans for the region’s future by leveraging the Rubber City’s legacy.

Power restored to most impacted customers after outages in Thursday storms

Created: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:35:17 GMT

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At one point, FirstEnergy was reporting more than 10,000 power outages.

Woman charged for Akron funeral procession crash that killed 2 children

Created: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:51:32 GMT

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Tynicka Allen has been charged with causing the crash that killed two boys, including her son, during an Akron funeral procession.

Corruption trial for former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder set to begin next week

Created: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:04:41 GMT

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Householder, who has since been expelled from the Statehouse, is accused along with others of taking illegal 'dark money' bribes from FirstEnergy.

Postal worker robbed in Akron: What police are saying

Created: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:46:33 GMT

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Anybody with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490.

Akron launches survey to determine what’s next for abandoned Innerbelt roadway

Created: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:21:55 GMT

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'The project was ultimately never completed and was abandoned, but now we are looking toward the future and we need your help.'

Akron police: Woman repeatedly punched in face while at red light

Created: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:55:57 GMT

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The suspect opened her car door and attacked her, police said.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Northeast Ohio: Rock Hall, Science Center and more offering free admission

Created: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:03:44 GMT

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3News has compiled a list of events happening in Cuyahoga, Summit and Portage Counties for MLK Day.

2 arrested month after deadly shooting at Akron skate park: Suspects identified

Created: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:58:14 GMT

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Their arrests come after police say investigators 'determined that Fort and Hendrix had a role in the circumstances that led to the shooting death of Zion Neal.'

Akron Zoo announces death of 12-year-old Komodo dragon

Created: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:45:11 GMT

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Draco was born at the Denver Zoo on Oct. 6, 2010, before she was moved to Akron.

Soap Box Derby CEO announces resignation: Search begins for successor

Created: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:52:32 GMT

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'The board of directors of the Soap Box Derby is grateful for Mark’s service and his significant contributions to the organization since he joined it in May 2017.'

Northeast Ohio gas prices remain above national average: See what drivers are paying in Akron and Cleveland

Created: Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:55:15 GMT

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The average price for a gallon of gas is now listed at $3.38 per gallon in Cleveland, according to GasBuddy.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, Akron community to remember Jayland Walker with series of events

Created: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:54:58 GMT

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Power, Justice and Love MLK Weekend is being described as a "peaceful, weekend-long community collaboration in Akron."

Summa Health gives preview of new Juve Family Behavioral Health Pavilion in Akron

Created: Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:01:43 GMT

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The $84 million facility will address mental health, addiction treatment, and traumatic stress.

3 Questions: I Promise student interviews talks to cellist from Akron Youth Symphony

Created: Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:54:58 GMT

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Eighth grader Chloe Wells from the I Promise School news team talks to cellist Mia Fedak to learn more about the program.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for portions of Northeast Ohio: What you can expect

Created: Sat, 14 Jan 2023 05:41:24 GMT

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Be careful out there! Give yourself plenty of extra time as the roadways could be slick.

Akron Police: Shots fired at 36-year-old man at intersection

Created: Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:44:29 GMT

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron Police at 330-375-2490.

3News Investigates: New Ohio law bans media access to records that revealed Jayland Walker’s bullet wounds

Created: Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:28:37 GMT

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SB 288 strips journalists' exemption to public record laws, denying future access to preliminary autopsies while police investigate.

63-year-old man killed in Akron house fire

Created: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:18:47 GMT

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The fire took place at a residence in the 600 block of Grifton Avenue in Akron.

Teachers union approves new contract with Akron Public Schools

Created: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:46:43 GMT

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The Akron Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the agreement during a meeting on Monday evening.

Akron Board of Education unanimously approves new contract with teachers; union vote set for Tuesday

Created: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:23:41 GMT

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The deal is said to be for three years, according to a spokesperson for Akron Public Schools.

Gas prices rise again in Northeast Ohio: Up another 13 cents in Cleveland and Akron

Created: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 22:23:35 GMT

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'Last week, the rise in gasoline prices continued, still due to previous refinery outages caused by the cold weather the week of Christmas.'

Bed bugs in Northeast Ohio: New list ranks Cleveland-Akron among highest in country

Created: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:41:32 GMT

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Orkin says their list is based on data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments.

Endless Ambition: After struggles with drugs and incarceration, James Anderson charts a new path

Created: Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:17:27 GMT

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James Anderson is now an owner of his personal training business, working to help others.

Progress made as deadline looms for Akron teacher's strike

Created: Sun, 08 Jan 2023 04:34:12 GMT

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Both the district and the union stated some progress was made in Saturday's negotiations.