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Will Akron Public Schools be open or closed on Friday, Jan. 30? - beaconjournal.com
Will Akron Public Schools be open or closed on Friday, Jan. 30? beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:41 am
Akron Set for Trio of Weekend Meets - gozips.com
Akron Set for Trio of Weekend Meets gozips.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:01 am
Hearing on plans for cannabis dispensary at former CVS draws residents - beaconjournal.com
Hearing on plans for cannabis dispensary at former CVS draws residents beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 1:51 am
Anne Elizabeth Lazzerini Obituary - beaconjournal.com
Anne Elizabeth Lazzerini Obituary beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:27 pm
Akron Schools, others closing again in NE Ohio - fox8.com
Akron Schools, others closing again in NE Ohio fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:13 pm
Experiential learning a crucial element of academic program for Akron Law students - Cleveland Jewish News
Experiential learning a crucial element of academic program for Akron Law students Cleveland Jewish News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:00 pm
Kent State Travels to Akron for Nationally Televised Friday Night Showdown - Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Travels to Akron for Nationally Televised Friday Night Showdown Kent State Golden Flashes
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:33 pm
Akron Battles Rival Kent State on Friday - University of Akron Athletics - gozips.com
Akron Battles Rival Kent State on Friday - University of Akron Athletics gozips.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:06 pm
Akron dog owner has Sheltie vying for top honors - nwestiowa.com
Akron dog owner has Sheltie vying for top honors nwestiowa.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:00 pm
Snow removal from weekend storm complicated by parking ban violations - fox8.com
Snow removal from weekend storm complicated by parking ban violations fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:53 pm
Preview: Men’s Basketball travels down the road for rivalry match against Akron - kentstater.com
Preview: Men’s Basketball travels down the road for rivalry match against Akron kentstater.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:47 pm
Dinosaurs return to Akron Zoo this summer - Spectrum News
Dinosaurs return to Akron Zoo this summer Spectrum News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:44 pm
Small Business Bootcamp Series Continues in 2026; New Event Added in Akron - markets.businessinsider.com
Small Business Bootcamp Series Continues in 2026; New Event Added in Akron markets.businessinsider.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:07 pm
Akron appoints Brian Angeloni as new city law director - beaconjournal.com
Akron appoints Brian Angeloni as new city law director beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:03 pm
Akron Zips vs. Ball State Cardinals - Boxscore - Live Score - February 20, 2026 - FOX Sports
Akron Zips vs. Ball State Cardinals - Boxscore - Live Score - February 20, 2026 FOX Sports
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:59 pm
Akron Zoo is bringing back the dinosaurs - Yahoo
Akron Zoo is bringing back the dinosaurs Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:56 pm
Akron Zoo is bringing back the dinosaurs - fox8.com
Akron Zoo is bringing back the dinosaurs fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:56 pm
Hear them ROAR. DinoTrek returning to the Akron Zoo this summer 🦖 - beaconjournal.com
Hear them ROAR. DinoTrek returning to the Akron Zoo this summer 🦖 beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:40 pm
Akron police say they’re unaware of any ICE activity in the area - beaconjournal.com
Akron police say they’re unaware of any ICE activity in the area beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:22 pm
Small Business Bootcamp Series Continues in 2026; New Event Added in Akron - bdtonline.com
Small Business Bootcamp Series Continues in 2026; New Event Added in Akron bdtonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:06 pm
Akron Zoo announces return of DinoTrek for 2026: When you can experience the animatronic dinosaurs - wkyc.com
Akron Zoo announces return of DinoTrek for 2026: When you can experience the animatronic dinosaurs wkyc.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:43 pm
Meet litter picker-uppers, others fighting against pesky plastic bags - beaconjournal.com
Meet litter picker-uppers, others fighting against pesky plastic bags beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:21 pm
Men's Basketball Game vs Akron Picked up by CBS Sports Network; Now to be Played on Feb. 20 at 6:30 PM - Ball State University Athletics
Men's Basketball Game vs Akron Picked up by CBS Sports Network; Now to be Played on Feb. 20 at 6:30 PM Ball State University Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:11 pm
Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market to celebrate National Seed Swap Day with Seed Swap & Share event - akron.com
Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market to celebrate National Seed Swap Day with Seed Swap & Share event akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:28 pm
Demolition of Firestone building suspended - akron.com
Demolition of Firestone building suspended akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:11 pm
Akron Council OKs revised dispensary plans - akron.com
Akron Council OKs revised dispensary plans akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:00 pm
Western Reserve Historical Society opens restored inn in Cuyahoga Valley National Park - cleveland.com
Western Reserve Historical Society opens restored inn in Cuyahoga Valley National Park cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:31 pm
LeBron James emotional in what 'very well could be' last Cleveland game - beaconjournal.com
LeBron James emotional in what 'very well could be' last Cleveland game beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:57 pm
Summit County forecast Jan. 29 calls for cloudy, frigid weather - beaconjournal.com
Summit County forecast Jan. 29 calls for cloudy, frigid weather beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:52 pm
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips - Live Score - January 30, 2026 - FOX Sports
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Akron Zips - Live Score - January 30, 2026 FOX Sports
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:09 pm
Richfield Village hires new dispatcher - akron.com
Richfield Village hires new dispatcher akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
APS cancels school, activities, board meeting - akron.com
APS cancels school, activities, board meeting akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
West Side Education News & Notes - akron.com
West Side Education News & Notes akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
West Side News & Notes - akron.com
West Side News & Notes akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
New Marathon building coming to New Franklin - akron.com
New Marathon building coming to New Franklin akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
Granger trustees approve Flock cameras - akron.com
Granger trustees approve Flock cameras akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
St. Hilary student on track for Regional Spelling Bee - akron.com
St. Hilary student on track for Regional Spelling Bee akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
South Side Neighborhood Watch - akron.com
South Side Neighborhood Watch akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
West Side Neighborhood Watch - akron.com
West Side Neighborhood Watch akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
Fairlawn mayor updates Council on state of city - akron.com
Fairlawn mayor updates Council on state of city akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
STVM boys basketball narrowly defeats Hoban - akron.com
STVM boys basketball narrowly defeats Hoban akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
County approves $500,000 salt purchase - akron.com
County approves $500,000 salt purchase akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
Winter Storm Fern causes closings, calamity days - akron.com
Winter Storm Fern causes closings, calamity days akron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:21 pm
Prolonged cold forces school closures Thursday in Greater Akron - beaconjournal.com
Prolonged cold forces school closures Thursday in Greater Akron beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:20 pm
Akron vs Buffalo Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 31 - Bleacher Nation
Akron vs Buffalo Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 31 Bleacher Nation
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:23 am
Northeast Ohio home sales see big jump in profit growth in 2025, report says - cantonrep.com
Northeast Ohio home sales see big jump in profit growth in 2025, report says cantonrep.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:07 am
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst leads off Akron Roundtable lineup - beaconjournal.com
ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst leads off Akron Roundtable lineup beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:05 am
Akron issues 'high priority' order to address Spring Hill insect issue - beaconjournal.com
Akron issues 'high priority' order to address Spring Hill insect issue beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:04 am
Akron's polymer cluster looks to new breakthroughs in 2026 | Opinion - beaconjournal.com
Akron's polymer cluster looks to new breakthroughs in 2026 | Opinion beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:02 am
It's time for Akron Zips basketball vs Kent State. 5 things to know - beaconjournal.com
It's time for Akron Zips basketball vs Kent State. 5 things to know beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:55 am
Keep Akron Beautiful's CEO discusses littering of plastic grocery bags - beaconjournal.com
Keep Akron Beautiful's CEO discusses littering of plastic grocery bags beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:32 am
CLOSINGS: Akron Schools, several others cancel Thursday classes - fox8.com
CLOSINGS: Akron Schools, several others cancel Thursday classes fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:06 am
Johnson leads Akron against Kent State after 25-point game - winchesterstar.com
Johnson leads Akron against Kent State after 25-point game winchesterstar.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:43 am
Johnson leads Akron against Kent State after 25-point game - 10tv.com
Johnson leads Akron against Kent State after 25-point game 10tv.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:43 am
LeBron James talks about playing with Bronny in Cleveland, his mom's reaction - beaconjournal.com
LeBron James talks about playing with Bronny in Cleveland, his mom's reaction beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:02 am
Watch LeBron James say why he was emotional as he played in Cavs game - beaconjournal.com
Watch LeBron James say why he was emotional as he played in Cavs game beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:52 am
Falcons get back on track against Akron, win 80-62 - bgfalconmedia.com
Falcons get back on track against Akron, win 80-62 bgfalconmedia.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:28 am
Barbara Sykes didn’t want anyone to say women shouldn’t lead. That belief has shaped her political life - signalakron.org
Barbara Sykes didn’t want anyone to say women shouldn’t lead. That belief has shaped her political life signalakron.org
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:20 am
Bowling Green vs. Akron women's basketball Jan. 28, 2026 - wtol.com
Bowling Green vs. Akron women's basketball Jan. 28, 2026 wtol.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:45 am
Brew Leads Akron, Scores 17 Points in Loss to Bowling Green 80-62 - BVM Sports
Brew Leads Akron, Scores 17 Points in Loss to Bowling Green 80-62 BVM Sports
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:48 am
Cockroach infestation at an Akron apartment building leads USPS to suspend mail service - news5cleveland.com
Cockroach infestation at an Akron apartment building leads USPS to suspend mail service news5cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:06 am
Brew Scores 17 Points; Akron Falls at Bowling Green, 80-62 - University of Akron Athletics - gozips.com
Brew Scores 17 Points; Akron Falls at Bowling Green, 80-62 - University of Akron Athletics gozips.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:40 am
#TSRSports: Just a kid from Akron 🥹! #LeBronJames shed tears as announcers welcome him back to his home state Ohio! ✍🏾: #TSRStaffST - instagram.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:30 am
Cold Weather Advisory: Wind chills as low as 20 below zero for some counties - fox8.com
Cold Weather Advisory: Wind chills as low as 20 below zero for some counties fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:01 am
Cinema at the Civic: The Lion King - downtownakron.com
Cinema at the Civic: The Lion King downtownakron.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:17 am
Buried in snow. Will this be the snowiest January on record in Akron? - beaconjournal.com
Buried in snow. Will this be the snowiest January on record in Akron? beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:37 pm
2nd suspect arrested in deadly shooting at Medusa Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Cleveland - wkyc.com
2nd suspect arrested in deadly shooting at Medusa Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Cleveland wkyc.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:51 pm
Will Akron Public Schools be open on Thursday, Jan. 29? - beaconjournal.com
Will Akron Public Schools be open on Thursday, Jan. 29? beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:50 pm
Visitors Brave Cold Temps to Attend the Inaugural Downtown Akron Frost Fest - downtownakron.com
Visitors Brave Cold Temps to Attend the Inaugural Downtown Akron Frost Fest downtownakron.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:46 pm
Northern District of Ohio | Last Defendant in Akron Drug Conspiracy Case Sentenced to Prison - Department of Justice (.gov)
Northern District of Ohio | Last Defendant in Akron Drug Conspiracy Case Sentenced to Prison Department of Justice (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:47 pm
Undefeated Miami (Ohio) basketball is taking MAC by storm. 5 things to know about the RedHawks - beaconjournal.com
Undefeated Miami (Ohio) basketball is taking MAC by storm. 5 things to know about the RedHawks beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:43 pm
Kent State Men’s Basketball Game at Akron on Friday, Jan. 30 to Air on iHeart Radio - Kent State Golden Flashes - Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Men’s Basketball Game at Akron on Friday, Jan. 30 to Air on iHeart Radio - Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State Golden Flashes
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:57 pm
Summit County Councilwoman hosts public office hours at Ellet library - mytownneo.com
Summit County Councilwoman hosts public office hours at Ellet library mytownneo.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:26 pm
Cleveland, Akron extending warming centers through the weekend - fox8.com
Cleveland, Akron extending warming centers through the weekend fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:51 pm
Full Breakdown: Antonetti Speaks at Akron Banquet - Covering the Corner
Full Breakdown: Antonetti Speaks at Akron Banquet Covering the Corner
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:07 pm
Tavari Johnson, Akron basketball top Toledo to extend home win streak - beaconjournal.com
Tavari Johnson, Akron basketball top Toledo to extend home win streak beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:26 pm
'This weather will kill you.' Akron shelters, warming centers at capacity - beaconjournal.com
'This weather will kill you.' Akron shelters, warming centers at capacity beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:41 pm
Akron warming centers and shelters offer respite from frigid weather - beaconjournal.com
Akron warming centers and shelters offer respite from frigid weather beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:41 pm
Mail delivery halted by cockroaches at Akron's Spring Hill Apartments - beaconjournal.com
Mail delivery halted by cockroaches at Akron's Spring Hill Apartments beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:40 pm
Greater Akron schools close Wednesday as bitter cold continues - beaconjournal.com
Greater Akron schools close Wednesday as bitter cold continues beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:12 pm
Get to know Judith Resnik, the Akron astronaut who died in the Challenger disaster - Axios
Get to know Judith Resnik, the Akron astronaut who died in the Challenger disaster Axios
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:04 am
Mail delivery halted to Spring Hill Apartments due to roach problem - beaconjournal.com
Mail delivery halted to Spring Hill Apartments due to roach problem beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:31 am
Akron Township Reviews Finances, Approves Mowing Bid - tuscolatoday.com
Akron Township Reviews Finances, Approves Mowing Bid tuscolatoday.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Zips-Cardinals Selected For National Television - gozips.com
Zips-Cardinals Selected For National Television gozips.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Are Akron Public Schools closed tomorrow? Jan. 28 school closures: - beaconjournal.com
Are Akron Public Schools closed tomorrow? Jan. 28 school closures: beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:41 am
Akron Zoo closed but staff continues to care for animals - fox8.com
Akron Zoo closed but staff continues to care for animals fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:20 pm
Man convicted of raping 11-year-old girl in Summit County gets life in prison - cleveland19.com
Man convicted of raping 11-year-old girl in Summit County gets life in prison cleveland19.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:23 pm
Akron emergency shelter expands after large donation from Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Bezos - cleveland.com
Akron emergency shelter expands after large donation from Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Bezos cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:21 pm
Cleveland Minor League affiliate 'dips' into Ohio culinary tradition - MLB.com
Cleveland Minor League affiliate 'dips' into Ohio culinary tradition MLB.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:08 pm
The Akron Zoo Extends Closure - downtownakron.com
The Akron Zoo Extends Closure downtownakron.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:34 pm
'Dangerous' wind chills expected in Greater Akron through the weekend - beaconjournal.com
'Dangerous' wind chills expected in Greater Akron through the weekend beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:52 pm
Extreme cold closes Akron Public Schools, others in Summit Co. Tuesday - beaconjournal.com
Extreme cold closes Akron Public Schools, others in Summit Co. Tuesday beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:33 pm
Trial for 2 former FirstEnergy executives to begin in Ohio House Bill 6 scandal - wkyc.com
Trial for 2 former FirstEnergy executives to begin in Ohio House Bill 6 scandal wkyc.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:12 am
More than 500 local schools closed Tuesday due to extreme cold - fox8.com
More than 500 local schools closed Tuesday due to extreme cold fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:29 am
Northeast Ohio school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026; Cleveland, Akron cancel classes - cleveland.com
Northeast Ohio school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026; Cleveland, Akron cancel classes cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:29 am
"Cheer Uncle" a staple at South Central - norwalkreflector.com
"Cheer Uncle" a staple at South Central norwalkreflector.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:40 am
Akron, Cleveland protecting residents from frigid cold - fox8.com
Akron, Cleveland protecting residents from frigid cold fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:38 am
Akron City Council OKs revised plan for Fairlawn Heights dispensary - beaconjournal.com
Akron City Council OKs revised plan for Fairlawn Heights dispensary beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:08 am
23-year-old convicted of luring then robbing man at Woods of Fairlawn apartments in Akron - fox8.com
23-year-old convicted of luring then robbing man at Woods of Fairlawn apartments in Akron fox8.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 9:36 pm
Akron police: 21-year-old man fatally shot, no arrests made - cleveland.com
Akron police: 21-year-old man fatally shot, no arrests made cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 7:35 pm
Akron man charged with murder in Coshocton County - cleveland19.com
Akron man charged with murder in Coshocton County cleveland19.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 6:49 pm
Akron RubberDucks announce rebranding for 2 games - cleveland.com
Akron RubberDucks announce rebranding for 2 games cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 5:50 pm
Summit County stays at Level 2 snow emergency. What does that mean? - beaconjournal.com
Summit County stays at Level 2 snow emergency. What does that mean? beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 4:43 pm
RubberDucks to become Akron Chip Dippers on June 19 and 20 - MLB.com
RubberDucks to become Akron Chip Dippers on June 19 and 20 MLB.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Akron man killed in shooting at apartment complex: What we know - wkyc.com
Akron man killed in shooting at apartment complex: What we know wkyc.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 2:26 pm
Winter storm drops snow over Akron, Ohio. See area totals, latest forecast - beaconjournal.com
Winter storm drops snow over Akron, Ohio. See area totals, latest forecast beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 2:44 am
Patti Kelleher Obituary - beaconjournal.com
Patti Kelleher Obituary beaconjournal.com
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
