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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.
One man dead, two with minor injuries following accident on Holmes County Road 192
A 20-year-old Apple Creek man died following a Monday evening in a collision on County Road 192 in Prairie Township. Kendrick Miller, who was a front-seat passenger in a Chevrolet Trailblazer, suffered severe injuries and was transported by medical helicopter to Akron City Hospital where he died Tuesday, according to a news release...
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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
Member of New Philadelphia City Council voices opposition to mayor's DORA proposal
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ City Councilwoman Cheryl Ramos expressed her concerns about a proposal to create a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) in downtown New Philadelphia, days after Mayor Joel Day released a plan in support of the idea. "We all want to be able to enjoy the downtown events and want them to be held in a safe and nurturing environment," she said during this week's meeting of New Philadelphia City Council. "A DORA would remove...
What's Up? Christmas in July, 'Elvis' in Ashland, Maker Faire Wayne County
Christmas in July, 5 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster; fundraiser for the Wayne County Humane Society. Tickets are $15, which includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink ticket. Food trucks, Christmas beer, unlimited drink cups, silent and live auction and games for adults and kids. To learn more and purchase tickets visit www.wchs.org. Rittman...
All-Daily Record 23-24: Hiland's Jack Mast earns Player of the Year
It was another strong season on the links for area golfers in 2023. Hiland returned to the OHSAA Division III Championships after a year hiatus, placing fourth overall, while both West Holmes' Trey Baker and Orrville's Abby Ankenman made their respective state debuts to cap off their prep careers. Combine that with a thrilling...
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...
MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed taking 'temporary' leave of absence
CLEVELAND — 3News has confirmed MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed will be taking a leave of absence from her role leading the hospital system. Sources say a memo was sent out to staff members indicating Steed would be stepping away from her duties. Derrick Hollings, Metro's executive vice president and chief financial officer, will take over her responsibilities on an acting basis.
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...
Witnesses report driver in white SUV opened fire first in unsolved Akron mass shooting
More than a month ago, the Akron Police Department released two grainy screenshots from a video showing parts of a white SUV they think was involved in the unsolved June 2 mass shooting incident in East Akron. On Tuesday, Police Chief Brian Harding said that, based on witness interviews, detectives believe the SUV was driven by the person who started the shooting.
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