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Akron, Ohio is located in Summit County. Zip codes in Akron, OH include 44306, 44320, and 44314. More Akron information.

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Dr. Hirsh joins pediatric palliative care team at Akron Children's

AKRON, Ohio Cassandra Hirsh, DO, has joined the Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center at Akron Children's Hospital.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

WHLO-AM Akron

Chemical Spill at Akron Water Treatment Plant

Two employees at an Akron water plant were taken to the hospital Saturday night after a chemical spill.

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The Plain Dealer

36-year-old Akron man stole client's money at Oriana House, a substance-abuse treatment center

Donnie Grigg, 36, of Akron, will be sentenced Nov. 24 for burglarizing an office at Oriana House, a treatment center for drug and alcohol abuse.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Akron Beacon Journal

Man awaiting sentencing in machete attack attempts suicide at jail, officials say

An Akron man awaiting sentencing today for assaulting his former roommate with a machete apparently attempted to commit suicide at the Summit County Jail this weekend and is being held in the jail's mental unit, authorities said.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Local News

Akron Zoo plans to spread its wings on leased land

The Akron Zoo is taking steps to convert 16 acres of leased land into more space for attractions.

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Reader News

Akron Opens Drop-Off Site For World's Largest Christmas Project Nov. 16-23

Christmas is arriving early all over Akron, as New Hope Christian Fellowship prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.

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Local Breaking News

Akron police follow blood trail to murder suspect

A knife fight between two homeless men left one dead and another injured and charged this morning with murder.

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WOIO

Akron Man Fatally Stabbed At Gas Station

An Akron man is fatally stabbed at a gas station late Wednesday night. Nicholas Bobo died after the incident at the Speedway gas station on E. Market Street.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

WHLO-AM Akron

Akron Woman Indicted in Murder of Her Mother

An Akron woman faces a murder charge for planning the stabbing death of her mother.

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WEWS

Death Penalty Sought For Woman Accused Of Plotting Mom's Death

Prosecutors in Ohio intend to seek the death penalty against a woman accused of hiring a friend to kill her mother.

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Local Breaking News

Akron fugitive nabbed in Columbus

Columbus police took an Akron man into custody Tuesday who was wanted on felonious assault and drug charges.

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Cleveland Ohio Real Estate Blog

Real Estate in Sagamore Hills, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Hudson, Akron

The following list of homes for sale will be updated as new listings come on the market in Summit County.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

WHLO-AM Akron

Akron Man Stabbed to Death

An Akron man has died after he was stabbed last night at a Speedway gas station on East Market St.

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Cleveland.com

Akron woman faces death penalty in her mother's killing; two others charged

Summit County prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a 20-year-old Akron woman accused of paying a hitman $5,000 to kill her mother.

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Business

Akron call center may shut down

The Akron call center of Teleperformance USA will shut down and more than 300 people will lose their jobs on Dec.

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Malcolm X Abram

Akron bands past, present perform

Firestone High School in Akron needs some help with its visual and performing arts program.

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Business

Akron Children's looks to expand main campus

Akron Children's Hospital is getting ready for another growth spurt. The pediatric hospital recently acquired the Neurology & Neuroscience Associates' building on West Exchange Street as it looks to expand its main campus.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Local News

Akron council gets new faces

The Akron City Council has five new members. While the new members were celebrating at parties or at home Tuesday night, they did so knowing difficult times await when they assume their seats in January.

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Health

Akron to offer free flu vaccine

The Akron Health Department is holding two free H1N1 influenza vaccine clinics this week and another next week for people at high risk of complications from the flu.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Akron Beacon Journal

Just one round of Akron leaf-pickup dates

Akron residents who already have raked leaves into the street probably are wondering when the city will pick them up.

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