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Arson investigation at two house fires

Gabby Hart, newsnet5.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:02:09 GMT

Arson investigators are looking into fires at two vacant homes in Akron early Wednesday morning.

$40,000, safe stolen fron Akron man

Joe McGee, newsnet5.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:33:56 GMT

An Akron resident tells police his safe containing $40,000 was stolen from his apartment.

Handyman sentenced for robbing elderly

Jen Steer, newsnet5.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:15:23 GMT

An Akron handyman pleaded guilty to robbing two elderly people and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Perez, Wood expected to pitch tonight

Joe McGee, newsnet5.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:48:52 GMT

Chris Perez and Blake Wood are scheduled to pitch for the Akron Aeros Tuesday night.

Volunteers to search for Taylor Robinson

Stephanie Ramirez, newsnet5.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:19:27 GMT

Volunteers are looking for any and all help in the effort to find 19-year-old Taylor Robinson.

National Guard Soldiers return home

Joe McGee, newsnet5.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:35:59 GMT

Ohio National Guard soldiers return from Afghanistan.

Family outraged after neighbor kills dog

Bob Jones, newsnet5.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:25:57 GMT

A Stark County family's desperate search for their beloved pet ended with heartache when they discovered their dog was shot, killed and buried by a neighbor.

Grizzly bear duo arrive at Akron Zoo

Janet Lueken, newsnet5.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:31:56 GMT

The Akron Zoo welcomed two new members to its family this week.

70-foot tree crashes on home at 3 a.m.

Bob Jones, newsnet5.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:32:04 GMT

A Canton woman, her boyfriend and two children were startled out of sleep around 3 a.m. Thursday after a 70-foot silver maple tree came crashing down on their house.

Priest jailed in tax fraud case retires

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:01:59 GMT

A northeast Ohio Catholic priest who embezzled money from an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center he founded has retired after serving a six-month prison sentence for tax fraud.