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Kassi Jackson
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Multimedia Producer and Reporter, Signal Akron
Akron
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By Kassi Filkins, Kassi Jackson Verified| Signal Akron Verified As extreme cold weather continues in Northeast Ohio, know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite and how to stay safe. Anyone exposed to cold temperatures for lengths of time is susceptible to frostbite, which is skin damage caused by below-freezing temperatures and can lead to permanent, irreversible tissue damage called necrosis. Frostbite can leave its mark in as little as 30 minutes (sometimes less) when temperatures are -15 degrees or colder.
By Kassi Filkins, Reegan Davis Saunders Verified, Brittany Moseley Verified, Andrew Keiper Verified, Kassi Jackson Verified| Signal Akron Verified In the almost two years Melody Hale has lived in her house on Storer Avenue, she has never experienced flooding like what happened Thursday night. “It was like somebody had just taken a hose and stuck it under the door, and water was just coming in,” said Hale, who lives in the home with her daughter, CC Mathis, and her granddaughter. As heavy rain pummeled the west side of Akron, Hale’s basement filled with two feet of water.
By Kassi Filkins, Kassi Jackson Verified| Signal Akron Verified The Akron Zoo plans to break ground in 2025 on a nearly 12,000-square-foot veterinary hospital. The facility will be located behind the Landon & Cynthia Knight Pride of Africa and is intended to help meet the needs of the zoo as it continues to grow — it will open in 2026. Ohio House Bill 2 earmarked $2 million toward the projected cost of nearly $12 million. The remainder of the funding will come from donors and the zoo’s budget.
Company Info
Signal Akron
Signal Akron is a nonprofit newsroom located in Akron, Ohio, dedicated to providing essential local information to the Greater Akron area. Launched in December 2023, it is part of the Signal Ohio network, which is recognized as one of the largest local nonprofit news startups in the country. The organization focuses on key topics such as local government, education, public safety, health, and the arts, aiming to enhance accountability and visibility of community stories. The newsroom is guided by an advisory board composed of prominent community leaders from various sectors, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives. Signal Akron employs a team of reporters and editors, with plans for future expansion, and actively engages local residents as contributors. This approach helps to ensure that the news coverage reflects the needs and interests of the Akron community.
Akron, Ohio, United States
+1 330-689-9556
Founded: 2023