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Since 2012. the national average for robbery rates in the United States has been declining. And while most states are mirroring that trend, not all of them are, Summit County police Sergeant Paul Robinson said Ohio law enforcement has received more support from both the government and the communities they serve. “Ohio collectively spends around $500 per capita in police enforcement and corrections,” Robinson said. “While this number is not the largest in the United States, it gives departments and…

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Looking at the ingredient list on the side of the easy-to-make brownies box, Sarah Cooper carefully inspects what ingredients are contained within the mix. She is looking out for whey, which is commonly used in pre-made batter. Her son Bryce has been allergic to dairy and whey products since childhood. “At first, I did not know anything about allergies or how to deal with them,” Cooper said. “My two older kids never had any allergies, and neither did my husband…

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In recent years, police shortages have become an increasing issue across the United States, with communities struggling to deal with the implications of understaffed law enforcement agencies. Cities close to home, such as Akron, Ohio, are no exception to the shortage in law enforcement officers. The city is finding it more and more challenging to endure safety to those who live and work in the area. “Retaining officers is a new challenge” Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer Jim Callahan Akron…

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