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• Barberton man sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting at Akron police officer; police say gun didn’t go off

  21-10-2016 18:43
  
  Beacon Journal staff reportA would-be robber who attempted to shoot an Akron police office but his gun didn’t go off in June is heading to prison.Under an agreement with prosecutors, Javon Spells, 20, of Barberton, pleaded guilty Friday in Summit County Common Pleas Court to attempted murder of a police officer with a gun specification, aggravated robbery, having a weapon under disability and assault on a police dog. Judge Scot Stevenson immediately sentenced Spells to 15 years in prison.A
  
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• Jump into summer fun at Park and Pool Summer Kick-Off Party

  29-05-2019 17:45 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Jump into the summer fun next Friday, June 7 at the Park and Pool Summer Kick-Off Party, sponsored by Perk Up the Park, Town of Akron and the Northeast Colorado Health Department.
  
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• Registration ending soon for Summer Reading Program

  29-05-2019 17:42 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Keep those minds fresh with the 2019 Summer Reading Program.Registration for the program is open now at the Akron Public Library, and all kids must be registered by May 30.
  
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• Forry Receives Dorothy Klinzmann Employee of the Year Award

  29-05-2019 17:40 via akronnewsreporter.com
  During the spring music concert, Lone Star held a presentation of the first annual Dorothy Klinzmann Employee of the Year Award, which is presented to a Lone Star faculty member.
  
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• Akron Elks geared up for 18th annual poker run

  29-05-2019 17:33 via akronnewsreporter.com
  18 years and running, and no signs of stopping.The Akron Elks Lodge #2579 is geared up to host their annual poker run Saturday, June 8 for anyone with a motorcycle, car, truck, etc.
  
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• Chamber hears mor about Akron Elks

  29-05-2019 17:31 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Akron Chamber of Commerce met Monday evening, May 20 with the meal provided by Subway.President Susan Watson opened the meeting.
  
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• Commissioners consulting attorney regarding Canna Fest

  29-05-2019 17:30 via akronnewsreporter.com
  The Washington County Board of Commissioners met last Tuesday, May 21 for their regular meeting.Pastor Mike Kinney from the Foursquare Church opened with a prayer.
  
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• Sandlin named Publisher of Akron News-Reporter

  29-05-2019 17:27 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Vickie Sandlin, publisher of the Julesburg Advocate, has been named the publisher of the Akron News Reporter.
  
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• Two graduate from Woodlin High School

  29-05-2019 17:23 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Woodlin High School recognized their 2019 graduating senior class Saturday, May 25.The ceremony began with the processional, played by Mrs.
  
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• Akron Preschool brightens up downtown sidewalks.

  01-05-2019 17:37 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Akron Preschool colored the sidewalks with Chalk in recognition of Week of the Young Child.
  
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• Y-W Area Invitational held in Yuma

  01-05-2019 17:30 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Carson Reese of Akron, crosses the finish line in the 100 Meter Dash.
  
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• Akron competes at Y-W Invitational

  01-05-2019 17:27 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Akron's Brandy White throws 28-04.00 for a fourth place finish in Yuma.
  
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• Yuma hosts Y-W Area Invitational

  01-05-2019 17:25 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Edgar Barragen placed 11th for the Longhorns in the discus last Tuesday in Yuma.
  
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• Many schools compete at Y-W Area Invitational

  01-05-2019 17:22 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Lone Star's Kayleigh Lockard throws the shot put during the Y-W Area Invitational.
  
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• several good performances at Y-W Area Invitational

  01-05-2019 17:19 via akronnewsreporter.com
  State FBLA caused low numbers for several area track teams, but Akron, Lone Star and Otis still fielded teams at the YW Area Invitational last Tuesday, April 23 in Yuma.
  
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• All county schools compete at Akron Invitational

  01-05-2019 17:09 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Nearly 20 teams took part in the Akron Invitational Saturday at Akron High School.GIRLS' RESULTS 100 Meter Dash: A'Rie Mayrant, Otis, fifth place with a time of 13.
  
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• Otis finishes 14-2 in regular season

  01-05-2019 16:53 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Cullen Glosson gets the rally going at the plate against Prairie.
  
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• Otis preps for District play

  01-05-2019 16:51 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Killian Hissan tries to lay the tag on the Prairie base runner.
  
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• Bulldogs split regular season game

  01-05-2019 16:49 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Bryce Miracle manned the pitching mound in extra innings of game one against Prairie.
  
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• Entrepreneurship Fair went over well

  24-04-2019 18:02 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Grant Kuntz was another participant at the fair.
  
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• Entrepreneurship Fair will be held again

  24-04-2019 17:58 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Danika Dischner participated in the fair.
  
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• Students enjoyed participating in fair

  24-04-2019 17:56 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Clint Walker with his business poster.
  
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• Area youth participate in fair

  24-04-2019 17:54 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Riley Erickson showed off her business.
  
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• Businesses displayed at fair

  24-04-2019 17:52 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Hunter Molt of Akron, enjoyed participating at the Entrepreneurship Fair.
  
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• 11 Exhibit their business

  24-04-2019 17:49 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Owen Glenn received $50 for his third place finish at the Entrepreneurship Fair.
  
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• Akron School holds Entrepreneurship Fair

  24-04-2019 17:47 via akronnewsreporter.com
  James Bradner, Left and Miles Rutledge, right received $100 for their second place finish.
  
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• Youth display businesses

  24-04-2019 17:45 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Wesley Couch was one of 11 students who exhibited their business.
  
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• Lone Star has good showing at Wray Tena Invitational

  17-04-2019 17:31 via akronnewsreporter.com
  The boys' and girls' Lone Star track teams both came away with impressive performances during Saturday's Wray Tena Invitational at Wray High School.
  
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• Akron, Arickaree-Woodlin compete at Terry Amundson Invitational

  17-04-2019 17:29 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Akron and Arickaree-Woodlin track teams competed at the Terry Amundson Invitational Saturday at Byers High School.
  
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• Big turnout for Bill Kalb Invite

  17-04-2019 17:27 via akronnewsreporter.com
  Allison Davis takes her turn in the shot put ring for the Lady Longhorns.
  
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