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New revelations in child rape

Top Stories — March 18, 2010

Akron police first learned of the allegations that two children had been sexually assaulted in the Hazel Street apartment of Michael Lee Winland and his girlfriend from a girl who went to her parents and told them that she, too, was one of the victims. »

Local news briefs - March 18

Local News — March 18, 2010

AKRON Two men stabbed AKRON: Akron police are investigating two stabbings that occurred about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. »

Deal to avoid ballot shortages

Top Stories — March 17, 2010

In the November election, more than one in five Summit County precincts was short on ballots. A few ran out. Citizens waited in long lines, with several leaving in frustration without voting. Afterward, some called for a revote, which isn't permitted u... »

Deal to avoid ballot shortages

Local News — March 17, 2010

In the November election, more than one in five Summit County precincts was short on ballots. A few ran out. Citizens waited in long lines, with several leaving in frustration without voting. Afterward, some called for a revote, which isn't permitted u... »

Local news briefs - March 17

Local News — March 17, 2010

AKRON Arrest in TV shooting AKRON: Authorities arrested a 24-year-old Akron man who was wanted on charges that he fired several shots into a television set in a living room when two children were in a home. »

Man receives probation in beating

Local News — March 17, 2010

Beacon Journal staff report The last of three co-defendants has been placed on probation for his role in an assault that left an Akron man in a coma for three weeks. »

Akron intersection closed because of gas leak

Latest Local News — March 17, 2010

Akron firefighters closed off the intersection of Grace Avenue and Stoner Street just before 8 a.m. Wednesday to deal with a gas leak. »

Akron Police Investigate Two Stabbings

AkronNewsNow.com News Feed — March 17, 2010

Akron Police are investigating two stabbings that happened last night around 9. »

AUDIO Killer Asks For Early Release

AkronNewsNow.com News Feed — March 16, 2010

It was in November of 1974 when William Perryman and two co-defendants gunned down Lawrence Busch, the owner of Star Market on South Arlington Street in Akron. »

Akron man turns self in to face charges that he shot TV near children

Latest Local News — March 16, 2010

Authorities arrested a 24-year-old Akron man who was wanted on charges that he fired several shots into a television set in a living room when two two children were in the home. »