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Want a piece of old Akron Ellet High School? Bricks will soon be available

Created: Sun, 05 Jul 2020 02:59:07 GMT

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You can pick up a brick for free from July 13th through July 31st. Engraving plates are also available for $10, or $20 to have it shipped.

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GUIDE: Great 4th of July fireworks displays across Northeast Ohio

Created: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 03:43:55 GMT

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Even with the coronavirus pandemic, several places are going ahead with their shows with added safety precautions.

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Local fire officials stress safety during at-home fireworks celebrations

Created: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 02:21:43 GMT

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"We’ve heard complaints that it sounds like a warzone outside."

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Which Ohio cities, other states have mask requirements?

Created: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 01:17:27 GMT

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On Friday, Cleveland joined Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati as major Ohio cities to establish a face mask order.

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President Trump endorses former State Rep. Christina Hagan in race for Ohio's 13th Congressional district

Created: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:08:23 GMT

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The president also called Hagan's opponent, incumbent Rep. Tim Ryan, 'an absolute failure.'

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Summit County Prosecutor's 'Arrive Alive' program providing free or discounted Lyft & City Yellow Cab rides this July 4th weekend

Created: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:20:35 GMT

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The initiative is designed to keep drunk drivers off of the roads.

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'COVID-cabana': Akron family creates a backyard oasis

Created: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:19:18 GMT

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It was a project one woman whipped up in her head after being cooped up during quarantine.

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Akron native, longtime broadcaster Hugh Downs dies at age 99

Created: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:48:52 GMT

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Downs was born in Akron. His career spanned more than 60 years, leading shows like 20/20, The Today Show and announcing for Tonight Starring Jack Paar.

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Akron councilwoman to propose making face masks mandatory in public

Created: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:29 GMT

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The face coverings debate continues in Ohio with Columbus now joining the city of Dayton in the move to make wearing masks mandatory in public.

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Akron police arrest woman for deadly stabbing

Created: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:06:06 GMT

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Officers believe Cher Wagner, 33, stabbed the victim during an argument.

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