Eric Marotta, journalist

06/24/2022

Reactions from across the spectrum pour in to the Supreme Court's ruling that overturnes Roe V. Wade.

Greater Akron-area and Ohio officials and groups react to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, turning the issue of abortion back to the states.

06/01/2022

09/24/2021

Congratulations to our own Deputy Wes Dobbins for receiving the Task Force Officer of the Year award from the US Marshals Northern District of Ohio and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force!

06/23/2021

A great way to bring people together in Akron's North Hill neighborhood.

06/11/2021

Now that construction is in full swing, how has your commute been? Any suggestions for other drivers? https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/04/07/akrons-174-5-million-central-interchange-project-tops-summit-project-list/7092607002/

The state will be spending the next four years improving the city's Central Interchange between Route 8 and I-76/77 at a cost of $174.5 million

06/10/2021

Here's a gym that has it all. I lifted the smallest Atlas stone while visiting. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/06/10/focus-black-owned-business-welcome-pit-24-7-gym/5148634001/

Focus on Black-owned business: Welcome to the Pit 24-7 gym grows after pandemic setback, remodel

06/09/2021

If you have tales to tell about how traffic is flowing, feel free to message me. Here's ODOT District 4's Gery Noirot
https://fb.watch/60OfMUlgaV/

06/08/2021

Some powerful podcasts by John Morgan Jr., who used the pandemic to expand his reach in hopes of inspiring others

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/06/06/live-your-purpose-podcast-meant-inspire-black-entrepreneurs-john-morgan-jr/5063755001/

An Akron social worker is hoping to inspire Black people, using the inspiration of entrepreneurs and calling on people to "Live Your Purpose"

04/30/2021

Yikes!

04/30/2021

Cleaning up the scene of a vicious attack has got to be unnerving.

The department is not sharing what the discipline was. The man spray is unhappy with the department's response.

04/23/2021

03/25/2018

My favorite TV detective has something to say: http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20180320/something-else-it-doesnt-take-columbo-to-find-problems-with-traffic-cameras

Traffic cameras have been around for quite some time. In fact, back in 1991, a murderer used a traffic camera speeding ticket as an apparent airtight

03/25/2018

Use it, or lose it. Believe me. http://www.mytownneo.com/opinion/20180312/something-else-access-to-public-records-has-steadily-improved

Every now and again, I get a call from a reader who asks me to look up a public record on their behalf because they are afraid their local government or

03/25/2018

Still haven't got off my kiester. http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20180305/something-else-change-in-seasons-means-its-time-to-get-outside

This is the time of year when I regret having spent much of the winter indoors. To start with, my ability to jog six miles has dwindled to the extent that

03/25/2018

Why do the most ardent gun-rights supporters agree to be registered, but don't think it should be the rule for everyone? http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20180218/something-else-ironic-shortcomings-of-gun-regulations

Some of the most ardent supporters of gun rights have voluntarily chosen to be registered and licensed to carry concealed weapons. That’s ironic,

03/25/2018

In late March, I hate winter. A lot. http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20180212/something-else-on-finding-way-to-love-winter

I had never seen anything like it, and neither had much of the world, when Austrian Franz Klammer rocketed down the slope to win gold in the men’s

03/25/2018

When the "best" people may not be what they seem. http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20180131/something-else-where-will-all-best-people-come-from

Suddenly, after generations of welcoming immigrant relatives, refugees and any daring and ambitious person who sees the promise of life in our "New

03/25/2018

Just one more thing to worry about! http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20180128/something-else-this-is-flu-season-and-it-can-be-scary

While pondering the possible end of civilization due to solar flares last month, the cynical mood led me to agree to be vaccinated against the flu for the