Local News in Akron, Pennsylvania
National Signing Day; Akron football program recruits 21 new members
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:08:52 -0800
The University of Akron football program announced the 21 members of the 2012 recruiting class Wednesday night. The class included student athletes from several different states, though the most (10) come from Ohio. Other states include Florida (six), Pennsylvania (two), Michigan (one), New Jersey (one) and West Virginia (one).
Akron police report on 'quiet' 2011
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:16:35 -0800
Akron Borough Police Department made arrests in 80 criminal cases in 2011, making it a "quiet year" in the words of the chief.In an annual report provided to borough council Monday night, Chief Thomas Zell compiled a list of offenses and closure rates as dictated by Pennsylvania's uniform crime repo...
Jim Tressel hired at University of Akron
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:29:21 -0800
Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is going back to school - in a newly created position at the University of Akron.
Students excited to have Tressel on Akron campus
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:17:21 -0800
Through it all, Jim Tressel never lost his charm
Akron: Son charged in mother's death
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:51:24 -0800
The adult son on an Akron woman has been charged in her death.
Akron-Canton Airport sees another record growth year
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:07:32 -0800
Nearly 1.6 million passengers have flown through Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in 2011, a record growth year in a growth era. Traveling at the airport has increased 300 percent in the last 15 years.
Tressel headed back to Akron in non-coaching role
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:47:34 -0800
Former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel has been hired at the University of Akron in an administrative role.
Akron: REX's store set to be closed
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:56:07 -0800
The popular Akron bargain hunter's paradise will be closing down in mid March and the building is set for sale.
Akron: Mother asks for mercy for daycare owner
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:41:06 -0800
The owner of a home-based day care center pleaded no contest to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in an Akron courtroom Wednesday morning.
Akron: Wanted murder suspect surrenders
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:50:11 -0800
An Akron man who was wanted on charges connected to a robbery and fatal shooting earlier this month has surrendered to authorities.