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Akron Renewable Energy Facility to receive $8.5 million for improvements
Akron City Council approved an $8.5 million bond to cover the cost of improvements to the polymer system at the Renewable Energy Facility, located at 2677 Riverview Road in Akron. The existing polymer system’s tanks were installed in the 1980s and the system has “reached the end of its useful...
Numbers Band Makes Their Annual Appearance at Akron Art Museum’s Downtown @ Dusk
Thu 7/25 @ 6:30-8PM Kent’s Numbers Band, which debuted in the summer of 1970, has plugged on without a break ever since, is one of northeast Ohio’s musical treasures. Fronted by intense, charismatic singer/songwriter/guitarist Robert Kidney, the band has forged its own distinctive sound out of rock and roll, blues and jazz. While clearly there’ve been many personnel changes in a band with such a long history, Bob’s multi-instrumentalist brother jack Kidney and sax/keyboards player Terry Hynde have been along for a significant chunk of the ride. The current band also features two more local music scene veterans: bassist Bill Watson and drummer Clint Alguire.
How Scholars Spend Summer at APS
Akron Public Schools has a history of providing enriching summer programs to its scholars. These offerings come in all shapes and sizes for a good, universal fit that gives scholars a variety of activities from which to choose. Most everything is free, and aside from the mandatory summer programs to help them catch up on academics, APS Summer Experience often gives kids a look into activities they may never have explored.
3 Northeast Ohio locations receive final approval to begin growing, processing recreational marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana availability in Ohio took another incremental step forward on Friday, but Ohioans still cannot legally purchase non-medicinal pot at dispensaries. On Friday, 10 marijuana growers and processors received certificates of operation that will let them start working in the recreational weed market. Here in...
Jaysuavemusic and Bobby Luv Reflect on Songwriting Journey
From the heart of Akron, Ohio, a young artist named Juston Vetter, better known as Jaysuavemusic, is making waves in the music industry. His latest move? Joining forces with Bobby Luv of CPT and OHB Music Group, marking a significant step in his already promising career. This isn’t just about dropping beats; it’s about building a legacy that leaves a lasting impact.
Knock-Knock Job Migration: Ohio Company Shifts Operations Overseas
WFCN – Roughly 200 jobs have been lost by hardworking Americans as a result of a large Ohio company’s decision to outsource work to other countries. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said on Friday that it will be moving 175 employees to a new Costa Rica facility near Akron.
Toombs County teen finishes third at All-American Soap Box Derby
AKRON, Ohio — Six racers representing Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby traveled to Akron, Ohio last week to take part in the 86th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. Alyssa Head bringing a big trophy home to Toombs County. Head finished third in the Rally Super Stock Division. Also representing...
Akron traffic stop turns into attempted flee, firearms found on passengers
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police took four suspects into custody Monday after a traffic stop turned into an attempt to flee. Police say they saw a vehicle almost cause a crash at 13th Street and Silvercrest Avenue around 12:20 a.m. Officers initiated a traffic stop, police day, during which...
Akron police, SWAT standoff ends in arrest
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man was arrested early Saturday morning following an hours-long standoff that involved a SWAT team. Akron police say officers responded to Akron City Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault. Officers say the 49-year-old woman told them her 39-year-old boyfriend...
LeBron James to be USA flag-bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics: 'It's an incredible honor for a kid from Akron'
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary star and three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball Award winner LeBron James will be the first male basketball player to carry the flag of the United States of America at the opening ceremonies of an Olympics
With Biden out, will Ohio see a Democratic candidate before ballot deadline?
View a previous report on President Joe Biden’s exit from the race in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — First, Ohio changed its rules to give Democrats enough time to nominate President Joe Biden and get him on state ballots for November. Now, with Biden ending his reelection bid Sunday, the state’s rules […]
The Ohio State Fair wants fairgoers to kill these invasive bugs on sight
The Ohio State Fair has tasked its visitors with a very important mission and given them a license to kill. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to kill any spotted lanternflies you see at the fairgrounds, according to a media kit from the Ohio State Fair. ...
The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com wins 18 category awards and ‘general excellence’ in statewide journalism contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com earned top honors in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest, including 18 staff wins and the general excellence award. Ohio APME announced the 2023 finalists in early July and revealed the winners during an awards ceremony in Columbus on...
Ohio Turnpike text scam asks motorists for toll payments. Here's how to avoid 'smishing'
Ohio motorists are being warned to once again be on the lookout for a mobile scam requesting payments for unpaid tolls, according to a social media post from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. The text message scam is referred to as "smishing," a combination of SMS (short message service) and phishing (scammers claiming to be representatives of an organization). "The Ohio Turnpike does not request its E-ZPass customers to make payments by text. Collections of unpaid...
Wexner Medical Center Launches Largest Precision Health Initiative in Ohio
– The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Helix, the leading precision health organization in the nation, are launching the largest precision health initiative in Ohio, aimed at driving better health outcomes and more personalized care for all individuals in the state. – The program, named Ohio State Genomic...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
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