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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...
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
Mental health services showcased at first Wayne County Community Health Fair
While the COVID-19 pandemic is well in the rearview mirror, the world is grappling with its impact on mental wellness that it left in its wake. From the frontline healthcare workers battling burnout to the isolated elderly struggling to cope with loneliness to the young people facing uncertainty about their future, the mental health toll of COVID-19 is a crisis that cannot be ignored. Some people turned to alcohol for solace, others to drugs.
North Canton moves toward final vote on outsourcing emergency dispatching services
Seven people expressed opposition to the move at the most recent council meeting. The city administration has projected saving nearly $322,000 next year if it switches to the regional Stark County RED Center for dispatching. NORTH CANTON ‒ The city continues moving toward outsourcing its emergency services dispatching. Legislation...
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. ...
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 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 mayor: 'Our Rubber City heritage and legacy' laid foundation for $51M investment
A $51 million federal investment into Greater Akron’s Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub has elected officials and business professionals excited. The funding from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration will support sustainability efforts in the region’s polymer industry, which includes economic movers and shakers like the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Bridgestone and Continental.
A Whole Community begins eighth season of Wayne County Community Food Project
The nonprofit A Whole Community (AWC) begins its eighth season of the Wayne County Community Food Project on July 1. It is a Christian organization that helps individuals, families and communities transition to wholeness. “God has called us to this project, and we are thankful to the many organizations, foundations...
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.
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.
Meet Michelle Loy, Massillon's first full-time animal control officer since 2012
MASSILLON – The mayor has announced his pick to fill a newly created animal control post. Michelle Loy, a 2000 graduate of Washington High School and manufacturing employee at Gold'n Krisp Potato Chips, has been tapped by Mayor Jamie Slutz for the job. Her first day is July 15. ...
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.
Yet another Stark County Rite Aid store is closing. That makes 11 so far
Plain Township will lose its third Rite Aid and Stark County will lose its 11th with the company's latest round of store closings. The Rite Aid at 2574 Easton St. NE was among 30 additional store closings filed Friday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. There were 16 stores in Ohio and 14 stores in Michigan on the latest list, which did not include the final dates of operation. ...
Letter to the editor: Make sure elections are peaceful
I served in the U.S. Marine Corps and am part of a national coalition of veterans who value country over politics. As July 4th approaches, we urge all the readers of the Canton Repository, and fellow citizens of Stark County, to consider the mood of the country today. The overwhelming...
Chippewa Lake Park to be remembered with amusement and planned county park
The glory days of the old Chippewa Lake Park will soon be remembered and celebrated. The Medina County Park District and the Chippewa Lake Historical Society have entered into a 10-year agreement that will bring a museum and new trail entrance to Chippewa Lake Park. The historical society will set...
Medina school board votes to send emergency levy to ballot
MEDINA, Ohio – For the third time in a row, the Medina Board of Education is asking voters to approve an operating levy for the Medina City School District. Board members voted during a recent meeting to place the 10-year, 7.5-mill emergency operating levy on the November ballot. “Basically...
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