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Community Grieves Together: Resources for Healing in Summit County After Tragic Losses
The month of July proved to be a sorrowful time for the Summit County community, marked by the loss of four prominent individuals, including a child. These events have left many grieving, raising the collective consciousness of the need for support in dealing with loss. Among those we mourn are Rick Karden, a beloved teacher…
Read MoreEmpowering Futures: Summit County’s Internship Program Transforms Young Lives
In Summit County, a transformative internship program is redefining the lives of local youth, providing them with the invaluable opportunity to engage with the real world and explore various career paths. Spearheaded by collaborative efforts between the county and the City of Akron, this initiative aims not only to elevate the voices of young individuals…
Read MoreChaos Erupts at Mason CLC Parking Lot During Large Gathering, 5 Shot and 10 Run Over by Fleeing Cars
In a troubling series of events that unfolded early Monday morning in Akron, Ohio, five individuals, including several juveniles, were shot during a large gathering in the parking lot of the Mason Community Learning Center. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. and quickly spiraled into chaos, with at least ten others injured by vehicles as…
Read MoreTragic Development in the Disappearance of Ryan Godbey: Murder Charges Filed Against Suspect
The city of Canton, Ohio, is reeling from a tragic turn of events as the investigation into the disappearance of 26-year-old Ryan Godbey transforms into a homicide case. Since Godbey was reported missing on June 22, the community has rallied in hopes of discovering his whereabouts. However, recent developments have shattered those hopes, bringing grief…
Read MoreFormer Doctor Indicted for Naturalization Fraud After Criminal Past Uncovered
In a chilling narrative that intertwines medical malpractice with a quest for citizenship, Yousif Abdulraouf Alhallaq, a former doctor from Stark County, Ohio, is facing federal indictment for allegedly lying on his U.S. citizenship application. The revelation has resurfaced disturbing details from his past, including his conviction for poisoning a pregnant woman in a harrowing…
Read MoreTragic Incident on the Cuyahoga River: A 5-Year-Old Boy Confirmed Dead
A heartbreaking tragedy has occurred along the Cuyahoga River, as the body of a 5-year-old boy was recovered after an inflatable floatation device capsized. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting ongoing search efforts for a man who was also on the inflatable device when it overturned. The incident unfolded on Saturday…
Read MoreTragic Shooting Outside Akron Strip Club Leaves One Dead
In the early hours of Thursday, June 15, 2025, a tragic shooting incident outside Ole Glory Daze, a strip club located in the 900 block of Old Main Street in Akron, Ohio, claimed the life of a 31-year-old man. The incident, which began around 2:28 a.m., has left the local community in shock and raised…
Read MoreStark County Deputy Fired After Shooting Two Dogs
In a troubling incident that has caught the attention of animal lovers and law enforcement officials alike, Deputy Alexander Stahl of the Stark County Sheriff’s Department was fired after he shot two dogs, resulting in the death of one of the animals. This event raises critical questions about the appropriate measures to take in situations…
Read MoreTwo Former Deputies Sue Summit County Sheriff Over Alleged Retaliatory Firings
Two former special deputies have filed lawsuits accusing Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree of wrongful termination in retaliation for supporting her opponent during the 2024 sheriff’s election. Gregory Taylor, a retired veteran of the sheriff’s office, filed a federal lawsuit Monday in Cleveland, just months after fellow former deputy Stacy Clark filed a similar suit.…
Read MoreDisturbing Incident at Akron Circle K Leaves One Man in Critical Condition
A recent incident at a Circle K gas station in Akron, Ohio, has left the local community in shock after a 50-year-old man was critically injured when he was struck and dragged by a vehicle, operated by a suspect now facing felony charges. The alarming events unfolded on the afternoon of Sunday, May 28, 2025,…
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