Akron man sentenced to life in prison for killing Ernestine Stallings

Prosecutors say Jontae Watkins mistook Ernestine Stallings for the person who killed his girlfriend one year prior.

Man accused of Akron Highland Square crossfire shooting that killed 25-year-old bystander pleads not guilty

Deshawn Stafford is accused of several charges, including murder, for the death of Timothy Hutchinson. Last week, ...

Daughter sues after Akron mother is killed in group home facility

Diane Bell, 56 of Akron, was fatally stabbed after calling 911 at a group home on Shaw Avenue. Jarel Wooden was arrested and charged in her death.

Akron burial ground-turned park subject of new book

Infirmary Burials, Memory, and Community in the Rubber City" offers several perspectives on West Akron’s Schneider Park. Once ...

Daughter sues after mother stabbed to death at Akron group home

The daughter of Diane Bell filed a federal lawsuit claiming negligence by Inner Peace Ever Light Home Care and Summit County ...

Murray State defeats Akron 115-100

Led by Layne Taylor's 23 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Akron Zips 115-100. The two state of Ohio rivals met out west in the Jack Jones Classic quadrupleheader hosted by UNLV.
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Swords and Solfilkanich lead No. 6 Michigan over Akron

Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich both had 17 points to lead five Michigan players in double-digit scoring, and the sixth-ranked Wolverines beat Akron 85-59 on ...
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Swords and Solfilkanich score 17 points each as No. 6 Michigan beats Akron 85-59

Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich both had 17 points to lead five Michigan players in double-digit scoring, and the sixth-ranked Wolverines beat Akron 85-59 on ...