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Akron Public Schools hires retired police detective as new director of public safety
Akron Public Schools hired longtime Akron Police Detective Alan Jones as its new director of public safety earlier this month. Jones, a 33-year police veteran who retired in June, will primarily be tasked with ensuring the safety of students, staff and visitors on all APS properties. He’ll also manage a staff of about 60 people, including school resource officers and non-police security personnel, and keep up with the surveillance and security technologies the district employs to monitor and maintain student safety.
Microsoft outage continues to affect Ohioans
OHIO — Friday morning, a widespread Microsoft outage was affecting most of the world, from banks to airlines to media outlets and companies. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. The website DownDectector,...
Akron superintendent meets with van drivers ahead of Monday board meeting
Independent van drivers met earlier this week with Akron Public Schools Superintendent Michael Robinson to discuss the state of their employment. Several people who were present told Signal Akron that Robinson and the administration are preparing to present the Akron Board of Education with multiple options regarding who will provide van transportation to and from the district’s learning centers for students with special needs and those who are experiencing homelessness. Monday’s meeting, which the administration would not confirm to Signal Akron, lasted about 30 minutes and was scant on details.
East Akron waste transfer station decision delayed by commission
Approval for the opening of a proposed waste transfer facility in East Akron stalled at a July 12 planning commission meeting. Despite support from area council members, residents and business owners, the Akron Planning Commission cited the need for additional research and consideration in response to opposition expressed during its meeting.
Akron finalizing its budget for $8.59 million in mostly federal housing, development aid
The city of Akron's Department of Planning and Urban Development has recommended a nearly $8.59 million budget for a 2024 Consolidated Action Plan for affordable housing and community development, with the bulk of the proposed budget coming from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. The proposed budget...
Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent
Downtown Kent took on a new look for the weekend as decorations transformed Acorn Alley, Water Street and Hometown Bank Plaza into the world of Harry Potter. Main Street Kent brought magic to Kent Saturday for the eighth annual Wizardly Weekend, filling downtown with activities such as a real-life falcon and owl, face painting and a build-your-own-wand station in Hometown Bank Plaza, renamed Goblin’s Plaza for the weekend.
Akron seeks residents’ feedback on Innerbelt project design ideas
Three months after the city asked for submissions from urban design consultants for the next steps of the Akron Innerbelt project study area, the four firms under consideration will make their cases at a public meeting. Residents are invited to the event to be held Thursday from 5-8:30 p.m. at...
Aultman, Cleveland Clinic Mercy births for June 29-July 6
Dominikia Vaught and Carlton Saunders II of Massillon, girl. Lindsey Britton and Daymeon Albaugh-Ali of Canton, girl. Lindsey Muntean and Demetrius Massey of Canton, boy. Christina Moczek and David Devendra of East Sparta, girl. Briana and Patrick Williams of Louisville, boy. Savannah Young of Canton, boy. Jozie Scott and Cory...
Akron housing plan highlights strategies for retaining residents, increasing development
The City of Akron released a report Tuesday that lays out strategies for improving its housing quality. The Akron Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis takes a look at the city’s existing housing programs and suggests ways to fill the gaps, prompting more development and ensuring affordable, quality housing for Akron residents.
Towpath Trail openings, closures announced
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is making progress on a riverbank stabilization project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act that is stabilizing the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Erosion threatens the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad tracks. Contractors have completed work in Brecksville,...
Canton can now send emergency and nonemergency alerts to your mobile device
CANTON − Alerts about emergencies, road closures and community events in Canton can now be sent to your mobile device. The city of Canton is now offering mobile alerts via text message, email, pager and voice to those who register for the free service at www.cantonohio.gov/alerts. ...
'I just had enough.' Canton Local school board's Scott Hamilton resigns after 26 years
CANTON TWP. – Longtime Canton Local school board member Scott Hamilton resigned Friday morning from the board, citing politics in a board executive session the day before and division on the board. "I am extremely disappointed with the politics displayed yet again at our board meeting yesterday as well as the division that still exists within our board. Therefore, effective immediately, I am hereby resigning my position on the Canton Local Board of Education," Hamilton, a board...
City Systems Affected by Global Internet Outages
UPDATE: Due to the global internet outages, Hudson City Hall remains closed today. Our phone lines are now operational and our billing system is up and running for online payments. Thank you for your patience during this worldwide issue. Due to the global internet outages, many of the City's systems...
Northeast Ohio impact of global tech outage extends to utilities, hospitals, government
A Friday morning global tech outage impacted multiple institutions throughout Northeast Ohio, leading to flight delays, disrupting some Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services and forcing at least one local City Hall to shut down for the day. The outage impacted Enbridge Gas Ohio's call center, some flights at the Akron-Canton Airport, the...
Bath Township Zoning Commission recommends rezoning request be denied after public comments
BATH TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - The Bath Township Zoning Commission heard feedback from residents on a possible rezoning. The commission met Thursday night to hear public comments on the proposed rezoning of land owned by Resource Recycling on the corner of Bible Road and Stewart Road from agricultural to manufacturing.
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