Brandon Bounds
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Sen. Brown Proposes Bill to Provide High Schoolers with Apprenticeship Options
Senator Sherrod Brown is proposing legislation to help high school students prepare for careers. His proposed bill would help grow and develop → Read More
Ohio Could Enforce Work Requirements for Medicaid Expansion
Ohio could soon be imposing work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients, but a nonprofit law firm thinks it might not be worth it. If imposed, → Read More
What is the Future of Chapel Hill Mall?
Akron used to be home to three shopping malls. Of the three, one is gone. Rolling Acres Mall shut its doors a little over 10 years ago and the property is → Read More
Summa Health Launches Virtual Visit to Treat Minor Illnesses
If you have a cold, a sore throat or a minor wound, you might go to a walk-in clinic for treatment. Summa Health is now offering a similar service → Read More
GM CEO Responds to Mahoning Valley Students
General Motors Chief Executive Officer has responded to correspondence from Mahoning Valley students about the company's plans to shut down its assembly → Read More
Government Shutdown Affects Food Assistance Program
People who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or SNAP benefits will be getting February benefits early due to the government shutdown. The United → Read More
Analysis Finds Akron Office Space is in High Demand
A new analysis finds that more employers are seeking Akron for office space. The Cleveland-based research firm JLL found the city’s office vacancy rate is → Read More
Hundreds of Akron High School Students at Risk of Not Graduating
Hundreds of Akron high school students are in danger of not graduating on time. Current graduation requirements state that students must earn at least 18 → Read More
Federal Judge Sentences Former Kent State Professor
A former Kent State history professor will spend months behind bars. Julio Pino pleaded guilty in April to one count of lying to the FBI. A federal judge → Read More
ACLU of Ohio Urges Cities to Repeal Panhandling Laws
The ACLU of Ohio has sent letters to Summit County, the cities of Canton and Youngstown, and dozens of other municipalities , urging them to end laws that → Read More
Cleveland "Sanctuary Church" Houses Man Facing Deportation
A Cleveland Church that declared itself a “sanctuary church” last December has announced it is housing a man facing deportation. The Rev. Kelly Burd of → Read More
The Former Racers Owner Could Be Bringing Pro Softball Back to Akron
The Akron Racers could be coming back to Akron in the near future. Former General Manager Joey Arrietta is talking to investors in an effort to form a new → Read More
Ohioans Are Complaining about Nuisance Geese
Last week marked the start of spring, which also means it’s the start of the nesting season for a common resident – the Canada goose. Laurie Graber of the → Read More
University of Akron President Matthew Wilson is Stepping Down, Plans to Return to Law Faculty
University of Akron president Matthew Wilson announced that he will be stepping down from his role on July 31. The announcement Thursday morning came in a → Read More
New Report Predicts Business Growth in Akron
A new analysis finds that the coming year could be a bright one for Akron’s office market. The Cleveland-based investment company JLL released a study this → Read More
Welcome to Akron: Sculptures, not Signs
Akron will be installing four new statues for visitors to be greeted with. City Mayor Dan Horrigan came up with the idea a little over a year ago. He → Read More
Ohio House Considers Allowing Craft Beer Sales at Farmers Markets
Ohio made it legal in 2016 for local wines to be sold at farmers markets. Craft beer could be next. State Reps. Steve Hambley of Brunswick and Cleveland’s → Read More
With Bobcats Making a Comeback, Ohio Considers a Limited Trapping Season
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division is considering a limited season for trapping bobcats. ODNR is working with researchers to study → Read More
Kent State Considers Varsity Program for eSports
Kent State University could be the latest school to add a varsity program for eSports, multiplayer videogame competitions. Kent State’s Vice President for → Read More
Road Salt is Having an Impact on Local Ecosystems
A Kent State University geology professor says the road salts are having an impact on our local ecosystems. Dr. Anne Jefferson studies watershed hydrology → Read More