A look into local newspaper reports and archives shows multiple bridge disasters in the Akron area over the years.

A 46-year-old man died Tuesday evening when he jumped from the state Route 8 bridge, according to Akron police. Officers responded to the Route 8 bridge northbound at about 5:06 p.m. and had "very ...

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The grant requires a one-to-one local match of $10 million in non-federal dollars that could come from the city, state of Ohio ... the City of Akron to build on our commitment to bridge divides ...

“This funding will allow the City of Akron to build on our commitment to bridge divides created by the construction of the Innerbelt,” said a statement from Akron Mayor Shammas Malik.

ODOT is seeking public comment and questions about proposed work to the State Route 305 bridge and a nearby culvert in Nelson Township.

BOTTOM LINE: Akron hosts Ohio after Nate Johnson scored 28 points in Akron’s 85-78 victory over the Toledo Rockets. The Zips have gone 8-0 at home. Akron is third in the MAC with 11.3 offensive ...