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Christopher Barker selected as Summit County Public Health's next commissioner
The Summit County Board of Health has named Christopher Barker to succeed Health Commissioner Donna Skoda, who is retiring at year's end after serving at the forefront of the region's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted to appoint Barker, who currently serves as Summit County Public Health's director of emergency preparedness and compliance, at a July 11 meeting. ...
Akron Urban League names John Williams as successor to Teresa LeGrair
The Akron Urban League announced John Williams as its new president and chief executive officer. Williams succeeds Teresa LeGrair, who officially retired in March but continued to lead the agency. LeGrair will work to facilitate a smooth transition with Williams, according to a press release from the Urban League. Williams...
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, July 15-21
A house in Boston Heights that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 164 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $237,877. The average price per square foot was $158.
21 candidates vie for open Ward 8 Akron City Council seat
Akron City Council’s screening committee has several options to consider as it seeks to fill the Ward 8 seat vacated by James Hardy’s surprise resignation earlier this month. Through a public records request, Signal Akron obtained the resumes and cover letters submitted by all 21 applicants by Monday’s...
Summa-HATCo deal observers dive into questions about financing for-profit hospital model
The financial implications of the deal for Summa Health to be acquired by HATCo were examined Tuesday during an Akron Press Club discussion as the community continues to dissect what it will mean for the nonprofit health system to become a for-profit enterprise. "I think that Summa probably made the best decision they could," Paul Lee, senior partner at Strategic Health Care, said of the pending deal in a conversation moderated by M.L. Schultze, a freelance journalist...
Inlet Dance Makes Annual Summer Appearances at Cain Park and in Akron
Inlet Dance is back on the road for the summer, making two of their regular annual summer appearances, at Cain Park and at the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival in Akron. They’ll be making their 23rd (!) annual appearance at Cain Park, starting with a kids’ education matinee at 1pm Friday July 26, where kids can learn more about the dancers and how they do what they do, and an evening performance Saturday July 27 @ 8pm.
Kent State University Alumni to Compete in Paris 2024 Olympics: Golf, Basketball, Shot Put
Three Kent State Athletics alumni, Corey Conners, Chris Ortiz, and Danniel Thomas-Dodd, are set to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics, continuing a tradition of representation that dates back to 1984. Since 1948, Kent State has had 19 Olympians, with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics featuring a record five alumni, accumulating...
Kent nonprofit plans cultural arts center for North Water Street Art District
KENT, Ohio – What was once just a dream for nonprofit organization Standing Rock Cultural Arts is one step closer to fruition: the creation of a full-service cultural arts center in downtown Kent. Standing Rock has been a cornerstone of the North Water Street Art District for more than...
Goodyear selling specialty tire business for $905 million, cutting 175 Akron jobs
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear announced Monday it will sell its Off-The-Road tire business to Japanese tire maker Yokohama for $905 million, and separately said it is moving 175 Akron jobs to Costa Rica. Both moves are part of Goodyear Forward, a plan announced in November to transform the tire...
LeBron first Northeast Ohio athlete to be Olympic flag bearer
For the first time in Olympics history, a Northeast Ohio native will carry the American flag during the opening ceremony. Driving the news: On Monday, LeBron James was named the men's flag bearer for Friday's opening festivities in Paris. James is also the first men's basketball player to have the...
McDonald’s abruptly closes location after 40 years as fans find note on door – diners fear another ‘boring gray box’
A RETRO McDonald's has shut down after around 40 years to make way for a renovation, alerting customers with a note on the door. However, fast foodies fear that the new McDonald's will be drab. Fan Ted Talevski shared news of his local McDonald's closure in a Facebook post from...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing
Looking for a fun charity outing with two interesting contests to go along with the golf? Then check out Aunt Susie’s Whiskey & Wine on Nine Golf Outing on Saturday, August 10th at Arrowhead Golf Club in North Canton. The event benefits people in Stark County who have been diagnosed with cancer.
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