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Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make...
Vance not attending Netanyahu speech to Congress
Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) will not attend the speech to a joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, a Trump campaign adviser told The Hill on Monday. Jason Miller, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, said in a statement that Vance has “duties to fulfill as the Republican nominee for…
Tree service company strikes improperly marked gas line at Dover home
DOVER (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Dover firefighters say they were called to stand by after a tree service company accidentally ruptured a gas line outside a house due to improper markings. There were no injuries. The incident happened in the 100 block of East 11th Street at about...
'Fairy tale relationship': After decades together, husband and wife died hours apart
DUNDEE ‒ Stephen and Sandra Cunningham did everything together. They rode a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to every state in the union except Alaska and Hawaii. They loved to fish and spent many hours on their pontoon boat at Leesville Lake. They enjoyed going to the Yankee Peddler Festival in Canal Fulton. They danced with...
Akron man dies Sunday after getting struck trying to cross I-77 near Bolivar, Ohio
A 34-year-old Akron man was killed Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate-77 near Bolivar, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The victim, identified as Jonathan Mandala of Akron, attempted to cross I-77 southbound at milepost 92 in Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County) at about 10:02 a.m. when he was struck by a 2021 Volvo commercial vehicle, according to the highway patrol. ...
Tuscarawas County Dog Pound: 4 pit bull puppies die after being given rat poison
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Employees with the Tuscarawas County Dog Pound are investigating "a horrific scene of abuse" after four pit bulls died in the Wayne Township area last week. According to a Facebook post, dog wardens were called to Kaylor Road Northwest just south of Soehnlen Road Northwest...
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.
Mansfield and Beyond: How Ohio Cities Are Navigating Cannabis Dispensaries
Mansfield City Council recently postponed its vote to repeal existing prohibitions on medical marijuana dispensaries, highlighting a complex and cautious approach. Initially set for a decisive vote, the council decided to delay the measure until their next meeting on August 6. Key Points from the Mansfield Meeting. Vote Delay: The...
Debate over transportation contract leaves Akron homeless and disabled students in limbo
A month out from the first day of school, homeless students in Akron Public Schools and those with disabilities still don't know how they will be getting to and from school every day. The usual drivers of those students also don't know if they will still have an income this school year. ...
Wadsworth police K-9 program receives large donation from Wadsworth Eagles
WADSWORTH — The Wadsworth Police Department received a $27,000 donation from the Wadsworth Eagles for the department’s K-9 program. Wadsworth Police Chief Dan Chafin said the department and Wadsworth Eagles Aerie 2117 have worked together on several projects. “They, a few years back, started including us in a...
Rootstown seeks girls, middle school wrestling coaches
The Rootstown Local School District is seeking qualified candidates for its high school girls wrestling coach position as well as its middle school wrestling position. If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to Rootstown athletic director Keith Waesch, Rootstown High School, 4190 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272. Candidates are also welcome to email Waesch at waesch@roversk12.org. This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Rootstown seeks girls, middle school wrestling coaches
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