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Democrat Michael Kripchak and Republican State Sen. Michael Rulli will be facing off twice this year to represent Ohio's 6th district in Congress.

State Reps. Gail Pavliga and Sharon Ray are two of nearly two dozen incumbent Republicans the state GOP declined to endorse this year.

Crime, drugs and guns top the list of social issues most concerning to African Americans in Ohio, according to a statewide poll released Wednesday.

Akron leaders from education, government and the community are joining forces in the formation of a Civility Center for the Greater Akron Community. The…