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Mayor of Akron says social media threats forced shorter route, added security at Labor Day Parade

AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik confirmed that threats of violence were made on social media against the East Akron Labor Day Parade, prompting city officials to alter Monday’s event out of ...

Three long-term highway ramp closures begin in Akron

AKRON, Ohio - Three long-term highway ramp closures are scheduled to begin Friday evening as part of work to replace the Ohio Route 8 bridge over the Cuyahoga River Valley in Akron. The Ohio ...
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City of Akron shortens Labor Day Parade route after ‘threats of violence’

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron had to shorten the East Akron Labor Day Parade route on Monday after threats of violence were made against the parade on social media. According to a release ...
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ODOT, Mayor Shammas Malik mark completion of Akron Beltway reconstruction

AKRON, Ohio — After four years of construction, the $160 million Interstate 76/Interstate 77 Akron Beltway reconstruction project is now complete. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held a ...