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Akron developer transforming historic downtown building into apartments, new restaurant
Akron developer Tony Troppe is creating a mixed-use concept at the historical Evans Building at 333-335 S. Main St. in Akron that will include about 35 loft apartments, a chicken-and-waffle restaurant and a conference room. Features such as terrazzo and marble floors and a bank vault in the basement will...
Sherbondy Hill, Kenmore parks win 2024 Akron Parks Challenge, receive funding for improvements
Two more Akron city parks were named winners of the sixth installment of the Akron Parks Challenge on Friday, winning more than $100,000 in city funding to design, build and maintain new park structures. Sherbondy Hill Park (Ward 3) and Prentiss Park (Ward 9) will each receive $150,000 for improvements, with support from...
Steels Corner Road bridge closing to eastbound traffic for 90 days for repairs
Motorists used to traveling east over the Steels Corners bridge will have to find an alternate route starting July 15. According to the Summit County Engineer's office, the bridge, which goes over Mud Brook and is west of the state Route 8 interchange on the border of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, will be closed to eastbound traffic 90 days for numerous renovations, including:
Concern about how Juneteenth is represented | Guest opinion
To the Citizens of Akron, the State of Ohio and the Nation:. I hope this message finds you well. This opinion column piece is meant to provide proper education about Juneteenth and its subsequent establishment as a federal holiday — the first commemoration to celebrate the historical contributions and stories of the formerly enslaved and their U.S. freedmen descendants since the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Mission Possible: Akron Lock 3 renovations making progress a year later
AKRON, Ohio — There is a lot of anticipation to enjoy the $10 million makeover of downtown Akron's Lock 3 Park. "We probably get about 20 inquiries a day. When's it going to be open? When can I come back to Lock 3 park?" Those are the questions Dan Rice, the President and CEO of Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, told 3News he gets all the time.
Medina prepares for full season of white-tailed deer bowhunting
MEDINA, Ohio -- Anyone interested in hunting white-tailed deer within the city will soon have an opportunity to submit an application. Police Chief Ed Kinney said the police department will begin accepting applications for the municipal deer hunting program starting Aug. 1. “You can pick up an application at the...
US Military veterans take ride of their lives thanks to Dream Flights
MEDINA, Ohio — Thursday at Medina Municipal Airport, a large crowd was gathered around a restored World War II Boeing-Stearman biplane. But the flight wasn't for them; it was for a special group of heroes. "It was beautiful," 90-year-old veteran James Kuhel said. "Everything that I ever expected appeared."
'Sham settlement': Fired Canton McKinley football coaches sue district, insurance co.
CANTON - Fired Canton McKinley football coaches are suing the school district, its attorney and the district's insurance company over what they call a "collusive sham settlement." Former football coaches Marcus Wattley, Frank McLeod, Zack Sweat, Romero Harris, Cade Brodie, and Tyler Thatcher filed a lawsuit this week in Summit...
Akron-Summit County Public Library celebrating 150 years
AKRON — The Akron-Summit County Public Library’s inception dates all the way back to 1874, so they are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. In a post on their website, they say the library “has been a community pillar, fostering a love for learning, knowledge and culture.” They have also announced various events and initiatives surrounding it.
Akron officials say July Fourth plans won't be upended in wake of Juneteenth cancellations
City Councilman Johnnie Hannah, who led group of eight that penned June 14 letter to mayor, says group is not planning to raise its concerns anew. Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said roughly 100 officers will be keeping watch over the events. Two weeks after Akron Mayor Shammas Malik abruptly...
Fired coaches file new lawsuit in controversial pizza case, saying the settlement was fraudulent
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A new lawsuit is filed in a case that dates back to June of 2021 and led to the firings of seven Canton-McKinley football coaches. 19 News has learned that a now former student-athlete at Canton-McKinley and Attorney Ed Gilbert were awarded $125,000 in the settlement.
Stark County completing property reappraisal. Here's a look at the inspection process
CANTON − Jason Jeffries observes the outside of a home that recently sold. Wearing a yellow vest and holding a tablet, Jeffries is comparing what he sees on the outside of the house in Canton to data previously collected by the Stark County Auditor's Office — information used to help determine property...
July includes lots of interesting things to do: Whit & Whimsey
BRUNSWICK, Ohio – It’s going to be a very busy month. Let’s start with the near future: July 7. For the first time in several years, there will be a parade in Brunswick. At 2 p.m. marchers and riders will step off from the Brunswick Middle School on Pearl Road and head to the high school via Pearl and then Center roads. Roads around the area will be closed because of it until about 4.
This weekend in Akron: Nightlight anniversary, Akron Soul Train workshop
The Nightlight is gearing up for its 10th anniversary with a weekend of special events. Last month, I spoke to Executive Director Jenn Kidd about what the independent movie theater has in store for the big 1-0. Kidd also shared an update on the Nightlight’s second screen expansion plans.
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