Akron shooting

Akron police are continuing to investigate the early summer mass shooting that killed one person and injured 28 others. The city is also spreading awareness on how to throw community events and block parties safely.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan says the city is taking steps to prevent gun violence in the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Akron; the number of young people hospitalized with COVID is on the rise in Ohio; a former bishop who led the Diocese of Cleveland for 25 years has died; and more stories.

Northeast Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated against the virus; Federal data ranks Ohio fifth in the total number of hospitalized children, behind Florida, Texas, Georgia, and California; University Hospitals is the latest health system to scale back visitations; and more stories.

Northeast Ohio Republican State Sen. Matt Dolan has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate; University of Akron President Gary Miller issued a statement last night following the shooting of an 18-year-old student; Ohio reported around 4,500 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday; and more stories.

Over the last 10 days, 16 people were wounded or killed in shooting incidents in Akron. The city’s mayor and police chief addressed the unprecedented…