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'I just wanted to help people' Leon Henderson officially promoted to Akron fire chief
On Tuesday, Akron's new fire chief was officially promoted into the position. Leon Henderson, who was sworn in as Akron's newest fire chief in June, was joined by friends, family and colleagues at the Akron Civic Theatre's Knight Stage for the promotion ceremony. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik called the day...
Akron's Nuhfer Qualifies for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Grace Nuhfer of The University of Akron Women's Swimming and Diving team will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly after qualifying on Sunday, June 30. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will run from August 28 through September 8. Swimming a...
East Orange YMCA to offer adult summer swim lessons throughout the summer
Adults can register for summer swim lessons at East Orange YMCA. Classes are at beginner and intermediate levels throughout the summer. Member fee is $18.50 per class and non-member fee is $20 per class. Registration is available online. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to...
City Council has to appoint James Hardy's replacement. How does that work?
Akron City Council has 30 days to find and elect Hardy's replacement. This is the second vacancy on council this year. Akron City Council has a vacancy to fill for the second time this year. How are they going to do it?. On Monday, Ward 8 Councilman James Hardy tendered...
Incarcerated Akron man indicted in fatal Ravenna overdose
A grand jury has indicted an incarcerated Akron man in the fatal January overdose of a Ravenna man. Gene Arnall Hill, 42, is charged with involuntary manslaughter; corrupting another with drugs; and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound. The indictment was filed Tuesday in Portage County Court of Common Pleas. Ravenna police said they responded...
Canton to improve Sixth Street NW to prepare for Palace Theatre expansion
CANTON – Canton City will improve Sixth Street NW to help with the Canton Palace Theatre’s planned multimillion-dollar expansion. City Council on Monday approved setting aside $650,000 to relocate a storm sewer and waterline along Sixth Street NW and to start the design work of a streetscape improvement project along Sixth Street and Court Avenue NW. Streetscape improvements seek to improve the aesthetics of a road, often with updated sidewalks, trees and lighting.
JewishAkron campaign, Israel Emergency Fund raise over $3.4M
JewishAkron celebrated its “biggest success” in a small community at its June 5 annual meeting at the Schultz Campus for Jewish Life in Akron, with about 100 attendees present. The annual campaign raised $1,501,007 and the Israel Emergency Fund raised $1,938,922, for a grand total of $3,439,929. JewishAkron...
$51 million headed to Greater Akron in award to sustainable polymer collaboration
The Polymer Industry Cluster, a collaboration of private and public partners affiliated with the Greater Akron Chamber, has received a $51 million federal investment from the federal Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Tech Hubs Phase 2 awards. The 3-year-old Polymer Industry Cluster is one of 12 award recipients nationally —...
Summa sale update: Is venture capital firm HATCo on track to buy Akron's biggest hospital?
Summa Health’s deal with a venture capital company continues to quietly chug along almost entirely out of public view. When Summit County’s biggest employer and biggest health care provider announced in January that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to be acquired by Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo) , Summa officials...
Outdoor Symphony Performances and Summer! Nothing Better
A beautiful summer filled with music — the Akron Symphonic Winds scheduled appearances are here:. Share the joy of music with the Akron Symphonic Winds and the City of Green on Friday, July 12th, 7pm at the Green Ampitheatre in Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH. This concert is free and no tickets are required. “Akron Symphonic Winds, Bringing Communities Together Through Music”
'Closer now than ever': Akron sisters celebrate giving birth on same day, in same house
For McKayla Kennard, the connection between her and her younger sister, Adrianna Kennard, has always been strong, but their children will now be forever linked as well as they share both the same birthday and birthplace. "I think we are honestly closer right now than ever, but we've always been close," McKayla said....
Akron teachers' union accuses school district of 'union-busting'
The Akron Education Association sent a cease and desist letter to Akron Public Schools over accusations of replacing union jobs with non-union ones. The alleged "union-busting" is over the 55 positions that AEA teachers have filled at the district's central office. Those teachers were all reassigned to classroom teaching jobs ahead of next school year. But the union is alleging the district is hiring new people outside of union coverage to do the work those teachers...
Canton buying former Arby's next to the Canton Civic Memorial Center
Canton City Council on Monday agreed to purchase the former Arby’s property at 1125 Market Ave, N for up to $600,000. City leaders say acquiring the property will provide some needed space to the north of the civic center and allow the city to eventually renovate and expand its bathrooms.
Boys basketball transfer roundup 2024: Which standouts suited up for new schools at Midwest Live?
SANDUSKY, Ohio — With last weekend’s Midwest Live comes the first look at some familiar faces in new places. Here are the boys basketball transfers around Northeast Ohio spotted after their appearances with new teams at Midwest Live:. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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.
Sidewalks Old, Cracked? Canton Has 2 Programs
CASNTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Old, cracked, collapsing sidewalks in front of your house?. The city of Canton has two sidewalk replacement programs. The city will pay up to 50-percent to replace eligible sidewalks in the city. Residents can either pay the approved contractor up front and...
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