7 police K-9s graduate after 6 weeks of intense training with new handlers
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 · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM · 1 min read
Seven police K-9s and their new handlers are officially ready to hit the streets after completing six weeks of intense training together at Excel K9 Services in Mantua.
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Local news from Springfield Current
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Springfield, Ohio
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Community
Published
Friday, November 13, 2026
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1 min