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2. Killing of Jayland Walker - Wikipedia

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   Jayland Walker. On June 27, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Akron, Ohio, police officers shot Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old American from Akron. Following a traffic stop and car chase, footage showed an officer saying that Walker’s car is slowing down, having reached speeds of more than 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) in residential neighborhoods.

3. 'This dude, he's awesome': East, Purdue football legend Dave ...

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   During Young's Purdue days, the Beacon Journal reported he was 6 feet, 5 inches and 225 pounds with “4.6 speed” in the 40-yard dash. Young was inducted into the Purdue Intercollegiate ...

4. Local history: Is that a meteorite at Glendale Cemetery? - AOL

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   Mark J. Price, Akron Beacon Journal May 26, 2024 at 3:20 AM A striped boulder rests atop a granite base marking the graves of Samuel Alanson Lane and his family at Glendale Cemetery in Akron.

5. Good things are happening in downtown Akron. Don't miss out ...

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   When you’re making your summer bucket list, consider adding some of the great things that are happening in downtown Akron to your plans: The Rib White and Blue Festival: July 3-6. The Italian ...

6. Akron Beacon Journal - Wikipedia

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   The Akron Beacon Journal is a morning newspaper in Akron, Ohio, United States. Owned by Gannett, it is the sole daily newspaper in Akron and is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio. The paper's coverage focuses on local news. The Beacon Journal has won four Pulitzer Prizes: in 1968, 1971, 1987 and 1994. [2]

7. John S. Knight - Wikipedia

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   In 1920 he started at his father's newspaper, The Akron Beacon Journal, as sportswriter, and moved up to managing editor before inheriting the paper in 1933. In 1923, Knight served as the fourth president of the Akron Host Lions Club. Beginning a nationwide expansion, Knight bought the Miami Herald in 1937. His national Knight Newspapers chain ...

8. Local history: Strata-Dome luxury train impressed Akron ... - AOL

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   Mark J. Price, Akron Beacon Journal May 19, 2024 at 3:10 AM Akron business leaders enjoy breakfast aboard the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad’s New Columbian Strata-Dome streamliner May 11, 1949.

9. Don Plusquellic - Wikipedia

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   Donald L. Plusquellic (born July 3, 1949) is the former mayor of Akron, Ohio. First elected in 1987, he became the 59th Mayor of Akron after previously serving 13 years on Akron City Council. Plusquellic has served his seventh term, making him the longest-serving mayor of the city. Plusquellic announced his resignation effective May 31, 2015 ...