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Music, family activities come to Cuyahoga Falls for Falls Downtown Fridays
Falls Downtown Fridays returns to Front Street on Friday, July 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring local music, craft beer, food, and family-friendly activities. The Lees Brothers Band will kick off the night at 6 p.m., followed by headliner the Michael Weber Show at 8 p.m. Falls Downtown Fridays is presented by the city of Cuyahoga Falls, Western Reserve Hospital, Alro Steel, Clear Gold Audio & Lighting, Unity Health Network, and Radio Partner 91.3 The Summit.
Where to see Akron-area fireworks Fourth of July week
Red, white and blue, broad stripes and bright stars may be on the minds of many as the Fourth-of-July holiday week kicks off. It may be a loud week in the skies above Akron — here’s our list of area fireworks displays. We have a list of fireworks...
'A Century of Stories' theme of this year's Independence Day Parade in Stow
The city of Stow invites the community to join the city for “A Century of Stories: Honoring our Past, Inspiring Our Future” Fourth of July Parade on Thursday starting at 10 a.m. The parade will travel down Kent Road, starting at the Stow Community Shopping Plaza parking lot...
Here's a look at some of the latest remote work opportunities in Akron
One of the lasting legacies from the COVID-19 pandemic for Summit County residents may be how businesses switched from working full-time in the office to working from home — either on a hybrid schedule or 100% remote. About a third of workers with jobs in America that can work remotely (35%) are doing so on a full-time basis, according to a 2023 Pew Center survey. This is up from 7% from before the pandemic. ...
Summit prosecutors, sheriff's offer free Lyft rides up to $20 for Fourth of July
Arrive Alive is back for the Fourth of July holiday to help people get home safely with a designated sober driver. The Summit County Prosecutor's Office and Summit County Sheriff's Office will fund free Lyft rides up to $20 in Summit County from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7. This program is first-come, first-serve, with 600 one-time use codes available. Use the code SUMMITJULY4 for a free ride. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Summit prosecutors, sheriff's offer free Lyft rides up to $20 for Fourth of July
Akron City Council member resigns, effective immediately
AKRON, Ohio – Akron City Council member James Hardy on Monday submitted his resignation. The notice of resignation is effective immediately, according to a City Council news release. Hardy was elected representative for Ward 8 in November. Hardy said it has been an “honor and privilege” to serve Akron,...
Akron prepares for Fourth of July following recent safety concerns in city
AKRON, Ohio — Tuesday marks one month since the June 2 mass shooting in Akron that left one dead and 27 injured. Concerns over the shooting led to the cancellation of Juneteenth festivals, leaving many wondering if July 4 events would meet the same fate, but city officials decided not to cancel celebrations.
City Council Minutes Report: July 1, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to allow councilmembers to publicly discuss pending legislation that will be voted on at regular meetings. The public is free to comment on pending legislation during the allowed time set aside as part of committee meetings.
New Akron fire chief speaks of God-inspired purpose as he leads the department
Nearly a month after he was privately sworn in as chief of the Akron Fire Department, Leon Henderson took to the Akron Civic Theatre’s Knight Stage on Tuesday afternoon to make his promotion official. In front of a packed room of city officials and fire department employees, Mayor Shammas...
Akron officials announce final 3 locations in the running for new police station
Akron officials have narrowed down the search for a new police station to three locations, according to a Monday news release. The three options include renovating the Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, the police department's current headquarters; building on green space located at 178 S. Forge Street, which used to house a Wonder Bread bakery or using a building located at 80 West Bowery St. currently owned by Akron Children’s Hospital.
Kent Heritage Festival returns for 29th year on Saturday with music, activities
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 29th Annual Kent Heritage Festival, which will be in downtown Kent Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. “The festival has grown immensely this year getting closer to its former size with a focus on small businesses and family activities after being smaller in scope and size over the past few years due to the pandemic," said Dennis Campbell, executive director of the...
Road resurfacing projects in full swing in Green
GREEN — Several roads throughout the City of Green are under construction as the city’s summer resurfacing program is underway. Paul Ciocca, an engineer for the City of Green, said this year’s resurfacing is ahead of schedule and going well. He said the city is contracting with Karvo Companies for the resurfacing of several residential streets throughout the city as work got underway in early May. Green City Council approved an $805,000 contract with Karvo Companies in April.
Stow-Munroe Falls schools approve placing 8.89-mill, 35-year bond issue on fall ballot
The Stow-Munroe Falls school board on Monday approved sending ballot language to the Summit County Board of Elections for an 8.89-mill, 35-year bond issue in November. If approved by voters, the funds generated by the bond issue would pay to replace the district's elementary schools, intermediate school and middle school with four new elementary schools and a new middle school. The Board of Education offices also would be moved to the Woodland Elementary School, and the...
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