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Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM · 1 min read
On Saturday just before noon, Maple Heights police say that officers responded to a report of gunshots in a hallway.
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