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Council unanimously objects to liquor-license renewal after shootings near Merriman Road business
Summary
Akron City Council passed a resolution 13-0 opposing the liquor-permit renewal for a business at 1800 Merriman Road after council members cited multiple shootings, fights and noise complaints tied to the location.
Akron City Council voted 13-0 to adopt a resolution opposing the renewal application of 8 18 LLC, the licensee for a business at 1800 Merriman Road, and asked the Division of Liquor Control to deny the Class D-5 and D-6 permit renewal.
Councilman Boyle and others described a spate of incidents tied to the location since early 2024: Councilman Boyle said the site has had “11 fights, 1 shooting and a felonious assault and…
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