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Kristine Gill is a freelance writer based in Willoughby with experience covering real estate, crime, higher education and health. She majored in newspaper journalism and creative writing at Kent State and runs a fiction workshop for local writers. She spent a decade living in Florida, working first as a reporter for the Naples Daily News. She later worked as a media relations specialist for the Collier County Sheriff's Office.

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High-tension power lines. (Screenshot via FirstEnergy video)
Posted inExplainers

Here are some tips to save money on your Akron electric bill as winter settles in

Susan Kirkman Zake, Signal Akron editor in chief.Kristine Gill by Susan Zake and Kristine Gill November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Does it feel like your electricity bill couldn’t get any higher? Looking for ways to lower your costs? The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel and FirstEnergy offer tips and strategies to help you lower your electricity usage.

Swensons curb server Adam Reese delivers food to a customer at the chain's original location on Hawkins Avenue in Akron on Monday, Oct. 20.
Posted inArts and Culture

Best chain dining: Move over Big Mac. Swensons has the inside track in Akron

Kristine Gill by Kristine Gill October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
Members of the Dragons Cheerleading group march south on Arlington Street during the East Akron Labor Day Parade.
Posted inArts and Culture

Here are things to do in Akron over Labor Day weekend

Susan Kirkman Zake, Signal Akron editor in chief.Kristine Gill by Susan Zake and Kristine Gill August 26, 2025August 27, 2025
Melissa Haney (center) volunteers with the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District in Bath Township on Tuesday, July 22.
Posted inHealth

Retired geologist, volunteers work to protect the Cuyahoga River

Kristine Gill by Kristine Gill August 1, 2025August 1, 2025
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Here’s where to find free school supplies (and more) for 2025 in Akron

Kristine GillReegan Saunders, Signal Akron's community and service reporterSusan Kirkman Zake, Signal Akron editor in chief. by Kristine Gill, Reegan Davis Saunders and Susan Zake July 23, 2025August 17, 2025
Chips that are being used to sense and remotely report flaws and failings in electrical grids were developed by the University of Akron, which worked with Exacter, a Columbus-based Industrial company.
Posted inBusiness

Akron trash trucks help test chips that monitor electric grid, prevent power outages

Kristine GillAkron Documenters by Kristine Gill and Akron Documenters July 16, 2025July 22, 2025
Fresh produce is for sale at the booth of Martha’s Farm at the Haymaker Farmers’ Market in Kent
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Akron farmers markets are the cream of the crop for locally grown and produced foods

Kelly KrabillKristine Gill by Kelly Krabill and Kristine Gill June 28, 2025July 1, 2025
Each person who pre-registers before June 16 for the processional will receive one of three bandanas designed by Akron artist Micah Kraus, shown here, and a free tshirt.
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Second-Line Procession to bring jazz, dance and art to Akron’s bicentennial parade

Kristine Gill by Kristine Gill June 24, 2025September 8, 2025
The City of Akron is putting on one big downtown fireworks display this year. Other area displays are also on tap. See which one is the best fit for you in our list below.
Posted inArts and Culture

Here’s where to see Akron-area fireworks Fourth of July week

Susan Kirkman Zake, Signal Akron editor in chief.Kristine Gill by Susan Zake and Kristine Gill June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
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Need help with your gas bill? Check out these Akron-area energy assistance programs

Kristine GillMaria McGinnis by Kristine Gill and Maria McGinnis May 9, 2025May 26, 2025

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