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Akron native pokes fun at his hometown in video
Miles Hlivko doesn’t take social media too seriously. The Akron native’s Instagram and TikTok accounts are a mix of goofy, comedic videos spoofing everything from radio DJs to Gov. Mike DeWine, along with outtakes from Hlivko’s musical projects and radio voiceover work. “Anything good I’ve ever done...
Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently began erecting a bridge using the bridge launching method in Akron as part of the $158 million State Route 8 bridge replacement project. This is the first time the department has used the method. Using the bridge launching method, crews build a bridge in sections on the ground then […] The post Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
Ravenna street closure for graduation party raises questions about permits, communication
Closing a road for a party? It's possible, a Ravenna city official said Friday. The news that part of Lawrence Street in Ravenna will be closed for a graduation party Saturday drew questions from readers on the Record-Courier's Facebook page. Some residents wondered why the city did not notify them, while others stated they didn't know closing a street for a party was possible in the city. ...
City of Akron reaches settlement in lawsuit regarding excessive use of force against protestors
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The City of Akron has reached an agreement with Akron Bail Fund regarding excessive force used against protestors in 2023. PAST COVERAGE: Federal lawsuit filed against City of Akron for use of excessive force during Jayland Walker protests. The lawsuit filed by the non-profit claimed the...
Rabies vaccine baits to be dropped in Portage, Columbiana and Carroll counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife in parts of eastern Ohio starting Monday and continuing through most of August. Carroll, Columbiana and Portage counties are among the areas included in the rabies campaign. Airplanes will distribute the vaccine baits from about Aug. 17 through Aug. 22. Approximately 350,000 baits will be distributed in Ohio. ...
Ravenna City Schools making cuts to busing, staffing, extra-curriculars as state places district in 'fiscal caution'
RAVENNA, Ohio — As the new academic year approaches for Ravenna City Schools, families with children in the district will need to get used to some major changes after the state of Ohio placed the Portage County school system in the "fiscal caution" category earlier this summer. According to...
Tree removal at AMHA complex in Cuyahoga Falls puzzles residents; agency explains reasons
Residents at the Maplewood Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls became curious Monday when workers began cutting down shade trees at the apartment complex. One resident, who asked that her name not be used, said the trees provided shade and an aesthetic appeal to the nine apartment buildings, located near Wyoga Lake and Walsh Jesuit...
Eviction Reduction Program Showing Promise In Akron Featured
A report out of Princeton University a couple of years ago, showed Akron had the highest number of evictions in Ohio, but that may be about to change. Just six months after getting underway in Akron Municipal Court, Judge Ron Cable says their new program designed to reduce the number of evictions appears to be working, with the number of evictions dropping considerably.
Falls OKs land swap for new campus
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Cuyahoga Falls City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to exchange land with the Cuyahoga Falls City School District (CFCSD) in connection with the new school campus at 13th Street and Portage Trail at the July 22 meeting. City Engineer Tony Demasi said the Traffic...
Identification of Skeletal Remains Found in Stark County in 2020 Brings New Hope for Justice
CANTON, Ohio — The skeletal remains of an unidentified man discovered in Stark County over four years ago have been identified as Michael Leach, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation into his death, officials announced today. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier...
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