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• Man robbed of $400 at gunpoint on South Main Street

  24-10-2016 21:54
  
  Police are seeking three men who robbed a pedestrian on South Main Street on Friday night.A 43-year-old man said three robbers approached him in the 400 block and held him at gunpoint. They demanded money, and the man handed over $400 from his wallet. While one of the robbers fled, the other two fought with him to obtain his backpack. They succeeded and fled too.The man walked to the police department to report the incident. He was not injured.Police say the three men were in their 20s. Little d
  
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• Man in ski mask robs Akron cafe at gunpoint Monday morning

  24-10-2016 20:47
  
  Police are seeking a man who robbed an East Market Street cafe at gunpoint early Monday morning.The man is described as white, standing at about 6 feet tall and weighing 200 to 220 pounds. He wore a black hooded sweatshirt, a black t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes with white trim and a black, full-face ski mask.An employee of Eastside Cafe, 2146 East Market St., said the man entered the front door with a handgun at about 4:30 a.m. The employee fled the scene after submitting to the robber’
  
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• October 24 Weather

  24-10-2016 15:37 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  Monday, October 24 will give us increasing clouds, but it should be fairly warm with a high of 76.Winds will start in the morning from the southeast at 7 mph; and by this afternoon will be from the south at 12 mph.
  
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• Alliance police looking for fugitive wanted on escape, drug charges

  24-10-2016 15:05
  
  Alliance police are looking for a fugitive wanted on alleged escape and drug charges.The police said Celenia C. Robinson is wanted on numerous arrest warrants.Police said she is possibly hiding in Sebring. Robinson is is 4 feet 11 inches tall, 115 pounds and was born in 1997.Anyone with information is asked to call the Alliance police at 330-821-3131.
  
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• Summit County sheriff investigating several burglaries in Green, Coventry

  24-10-2016 14:57
  
  The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several residential burglaries that have occurred within the city of Green and Coventry Township. These burglaries occurred during daytime and early evening hours. The suspect or suspects knocked on doors, checked the residence for occupants, and subsequently forced open a door or window. The suspect or suspects have been entering the residences and stealing jewelry, cell phones, and other electronics, authorities said.The sheriff’s
  
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• 2 workers at separate Akron auto shops attacked

  24-10-2016 13:51
  
  Akron police are seeking suspects they believe may be connected to two recent attacks on auto shop workers. Beacon Journal news partner Newsnet5.com reports that two men at separate shops were attacked, including one who was pistol-whipped before being robbed.Read the Newsnet5.com report here.
  
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• Stow City Hall closed Monday due to water main break. Mayor says hall may reopen Tuesday

  24-10-2016 13:41
  
  Stow City Hall is closed today due to a water main break, according to a tweet this morning by Stow Mayor Sara Drew. Contacted shortly after 4 p.m. today, Drew said she suspects city hall will open Tuesday, but she had not been officially notified of the hall’s status. Drew asked people to watch for updates via social media from the city.The mayor’s Twitter handle is @saradrew . Stow City Hall is at state Route 91 and Graham Road.
  
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• Stow City Hall closed due to water main break

  24-10-2016 13:41
  
  Stow City Hall is closed this morning due to a water main break, according to a tweet this morning by Stow Mayor Sara Drew. Drew asked people to watch for updates via social media from the city.The mayor’s Twitter handle is @saradrew . The Stow City Hall is at the corner of state Route 91 and Graham roads.
  
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• Women, Trump fans, Protestants grow increasingly disgusted

  24-10-2016 05:02
  
  By Doug LivingstonBeacon Journal staff writerLinda Wattley has one word to describe America’s most reviled pair of major-party presidential candidates.“Disgusting,” the Akron woman said. “They have revealed so much darkness in each other, and their choices in business and life, that it’s like you can’t trust anybody. You can’t attach yourself to someone and be proud and happy.”Wattley, 59, plans to vote, but she really doesn’t want to. &ldquo
  
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• 3 of 4 Ohioans say Trump is disrespectful to those unlike him

  24-10-2016 05:02
  
  Crooked Hillary. Lock Her Up. Basket of Deplorables. The tone of the 2016 presidential race may be the most uncivilized and disrespectful in recent American history.But something else is different too: Many people are OK with that.Republican Donald Trump was caught on audio tape suggesting he could get away with grabbing women by the genitals because he’s a star. Still, the multibillionaire has the backing of 38 to 48 percent of Ohio voters, depending on the poll.Democrat Hillary Clinton l
  
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• Regional news briefs — Oct. 24

  24-10-2016 04:41
  
  AKRONTrick or Treat Trail for kidsAKRON: Children 11 years old and younger are invited to the Trick or Treat Trail from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdayat the National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM High School, 123 S. Forge St.The event will include face painting, games and candy in a safe, indoor environment and is open to all Akron-area families. Children are asked to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes. Admission is $2 per child. Children younger than 2 years old will be admitted free.Trick o
  
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• Should civility be restored?

  24-10-2016 04:40
  
  Beacon Journal staff reportThe National Institute for Civil Discourse has created a Text, Talk, Revive Civility mobile phone application that allows groups of diverse interests to work together on questions that are texted to the group.Through videos and conversations, people quickly identify common beliefs that help them work toward solutions.The institute brought together media, politicians and citizens a year ago, resulting in several Ohio news organizations, the University of Akron and the J
  
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• No one caring for dead inside private mausoleum in Stark County

  24-10-2016 04:14
  
  CANTON: Trustees in a Stark County township are trying to resolve the fate of a private mausoleum slowly deteriorating as no one cares for the remains of up to 62 people inside.The century-old building in Nimishillen Township near Canton was built on the grounds of the Union Cemetery Association, but the association says it’s not part of the cemetery.Township trustees are facing a Catch-22: they can’t use public dollars to maintain the mausoleum, but would have to use tax dollars to
  
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• Chills and thrills raise funds for Stark County Humane Society

  24-10-2016 04:14
  
  Four friendly dogs welcomed guests to Glenmoor Country Club on Saturday evening for the third annual Community Chills and Thrills “Fun” Raiser.Bob Spivey introduced Spooky, Eddie Sells introduced Spike, Brian Focole invited guests to say hello to Blade, and Alejandro Olmeda, who introduced Cinnamon, wore a costume to match the dog.All four dogs are available for adoption at the Stark County Humane Society.Inside, Cathy Cowgill, who co-chaired the event with Karen Shackelford, also gr
  
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• Charity events: Magic show, Halloween Charity Ball, Summa Sapphire Ball

  24-10-2016 04:14
  
  This WeekThursdaySummit County CASA/GAL Annual Fundraising Breakfast — 7:30 a.m. at the East End Hilton Garden Inn, 1307 E. Market St., Akron. “I Am for the Child” breakfast honors the program’s 35th anniversary. 330-643-2514.Famicos Foundation Fundraiser — 4:30-7:30 p.m. at MOCA Cleveland, 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, silent auction, entertainment by Kevin Conwell & the Footprints. After party 7:30-10:30 p.m. with DJ Knyc
  
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• Beverage tasting benefits Safety Forces Chaplaincy Center of Akron

  24-10-2016 04:14
  
  Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Tom Teodosio was presented with the Robert Denton Chaplain’s Award for service to first responders at the third annual Scotch, Bourbon and Wine Tasting fundraiser on Friday evening at Our Lady of Cedars in Fairlawn.“We come to this every year,” said Martha Sullivan, who attended with her husband, Hugh Sullivan.Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Safety Forces Chaplaincy Center of Akron. Honorary co-chairs were Summit County Sheriff
  
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• Area deaths — compiled Oct. 23

  24-10-2016 04:14
  
  STARKEyer, William, 98, of Alliance. Died Saturday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.Johnston, Betty J., 90, of Alliance. Died Saturday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.Price, Elsie I., 83, of Alliance. Died Saturday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.
  
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• Hudson celebrates 50th Halloween window painting

  24-10-2016 04:07
  
  Hudson: As Adam Martin painted a head and Taylor Hoppes worked on the tail end of a big purple dragon that filled a shop window at Solaire Hair Studio and Spa, Martin thought of the first window scene he painted seemingly not so long ago.“I’m sad I can’t do it next year,” Martin said. “I looked forward to it when I was in fifth grade and I could do it for the first time. “It’s not even embarrassing,” he said of his first window painting. “It&
  
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• Local history: Political memorabilia collector pushes all the right buttons

  24-10-2016 04:06
  
  Every day is Election Day in Michael Meiring’s world. With bipartisan zeal, he has led a lifelong campaign to find the perfect candidates for his political endeavor.Meiring, 63, is a national authority and avid collector of campaign buttons. His home in northern Summit County is a star-spangled shrine of political memorabilia, including pins, ribbons, badges, fliers, books, photo­graphs, posters, toys and other items.He owns about 25,000 buttons, but has donated, traded or sold thousan
  
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• Good News — Oct. 24

  24-10-2016 04:06
  
  1 Firefighters with the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department recently presented a check for $22,307.69 to local Muscular Dystrophy Association staff. The donation is the largest annual amount ever collected and donated by the Cuyahoga Falls firefighters as part of the annual Fill the Boot campaign. 2 University of Akron police Lt. Jim Gilbride recently graduated from the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Va. The academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for l
  
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• Foundation awards more than $100,000 in grants to area nonprofits

  24-10-2016 03:59
  
  The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation recently approved more than $123,060 in grants to nine nonprofit groups in Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. The foundation supports programs that promote the physical and mental well-being of the people in those four counties. In addition, Austin-Bailey provides $4,000 scholarships to students in health-related majors at Aultman College, Kent State University Stark, Kent State University Tuscarawas, Malone University, Stark State Coll
  
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