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Dec 10, 2024 | 
healthleadersmedia.com | Signal Akron
The possibility that Summa Health’s sale to a firm backed by venture capital would harm doctors’ ability to have their student loans forgiven is the subject of a lawsuit filed last week by a doctor who said she was “compelled” to seek new employment to safeguard her eligibility for a federal loan forgiveness program that clears some student debts after a decade of payments.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
Polls opened across Ohio and the Greater Akron area this morning at 6:30 — Signal Akron reporters will be out and about across the city to document the election process. We’ll be talking to voters and poll workers about their experiences as ballots are cast and the exercise of democracy is in full swing.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
It’s Election Day, and we will have complete coverage and election results. If you haven’t hit the polls for early voting, you might have some questions. We are here to help with answers. We will also have news throughout the day, so be sure to check back. Polls in Ohio are open at 6:30 a.m.Polls close at 7:30 p.m. If you are in line then but haven’t voted yet, you will be allowed to vote.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
Ohio polls close for the Nov. 5 election at 7:30 p.m. with results expected to come in shortly after that. Keep up with the latest news get statewide election results for contested races from the Associated Press below.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
Still haven’t voted? That’s OK. We at Signal Akron have been working tirelessly to bring you comprehensive, accurate, and insightful election coverage. We’ve cut out the noise to provide you with the information you need to make decisions when voting. Here’s a roundup of our key election stories and resources: Local issues.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
Entering Wednesday’s press conference with Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, several important issues occurred in Akron: On Tuesday, the City of Akron and the family of Jayland Walker reached an agreement to end a federal civil rights lawsuit. Details of the settlement were not immediately available; the lawsuit originally sought at least $45 million in damages.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
Editor's note: Signal Akron will provide updates throughout the day. The marathon, half marathon and team relay started at 7 a.m. in downtown Akron on High Street next to the Akron Art Museum and will finish in front of Canal Park (Akron RubberDucks stadium). After crossing the finish line, racers and their supporters can enjoy the FirstEnergy Finisher Festival featuring live music and food trucks.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
The Akron Police and Fire departments evacuated a half-mile radius around the site of a chemical fire at 1081 Rosemary Blvd. in East Akron, west of the Akron-Fulton Airport.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
signalakron.org | Signal Akron
Editor’s note: The American Journalism Project (AJP) and JPMorgan Chase have partnered to support local news organizations – including Signal Ohio – throughout the country. In addition to providing funding for AJP’s national efforts to rebuild local news, JPMorgan Chase is sponsoring eight nonprofit newsrooms nationwide, sharing ongoing financial health content, organizing local events, and providing expertise tailored to their unique challenges to help meet their business and operational goals.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
signalcleveland.org | Signal Akron
By Andrew Keiper for Signal Akron The University of Akron will spend upwards of $1.36 million to become the official university partner of the Cleveland Browns, a deal university officials hope will expand internship and educational opportunities for students. “This is a touchdown for both organizations,” the university’s president, R.J. Nemer, said in a press release.
