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10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, July 8-14
A house in Bath Township that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 191 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $292,647. The average price per square foot was $172.
Safety vehicles, plow, hot air balloon featured at Hudson's Touch-A-Truck
This year's Touch-A-Truck in Hudson is Saturday, July 27, between the McDowell and East Woods Schools on 120 N. Hayden Parkway. Horns and sirens will be active from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a sensory-friendly quiet hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Also, new this year, the Summit County Department of Disabilities and Inclusioneers will have a mobile sensory bus on site equipped with a variety of tools to reduce overstimulation in young attendees.
Cuyahoga Falls man accused of murdering wife dies during jail stay
A Cuyahoga Falls man who was accused of murdering his wife in February died by suicide last month, according to Gary Guenther of the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office. James Rimal, the husband of Chandra Maya Poudel-Rimal, was found hanging in his cell at the Summit County Jail on June 9, Guenther said. He was transported to Akron City Hospital, where he died just after midnight June 10.
Johnnie Hannah hosting Ward 5 community meeting with Summa CEO and Summit County Sheriff
On July 18, Ward 5 City Councilman Johnnie Hannah is hosting a community meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation at 550 S. Arlington St. Guest speakers will be President and CEO of Summa Health Dr. Cliff Deveny and Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Johnnie Hannah hosting Ward 5 community meeting with Summa CEO and Summit County Sheriff
Is LifeWise religious program making inroads in Summit County public school districts?
An Ohio House proposal to require school districts to adopt policies that allow students to be released from school for religious instruction has focused attention on an organization that has rapidly grown its school presence in recent years. LifeWise, based in Hilliard, Ohio, has been particularly successful expanding its bible-study program, reaching agreements...
Summit County man arrested after standoff involving neighborhood gunfire, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Summit County man was arrested Sunday after he fired a gunshot into his neighbor’s home, police said. Shannon D. Karr, 44, of Barberton is accused of improperly discharging a firearm at or into a habitation. Barberton police responded at 6:40 p.m. to 2 Street SW and Palmer Avenue for reports that a man had fired a gun into his neighbor’s home.
Summit County projected to see thunderstorms, high temperatures early this week
Summit County residents seeking a brief respite from the recent run of hot temperatures are in luck as the beginning of the week calls for rain, according to the National Weather Service. While temperatures as projected to reach as high as 91 degrees Monday, the rest of the week brings...
Akron hospital’s largest community fundraiser adds over $68,000 to total
Officials for the local group known as Pullin for a Cause recently presented a check for $68,926.80 to Akron Children’s Hospital, representing proceeds from the 2024 tractor pull. Maryann Smith, who along with her husband, Bud, head up the annual event, was on hand for the presentation along with...
D'Essence Jackson Prepares for Keynote Speech
D’Essence Jackson is a proud Akron Public Schools 2022 Buchtel CLC graduate and a dedicated leader. From freshman to senior year, she served as a student board member, showcasing her commitment to her community. Now, she is excelling as a pre-med student at the esteemed North Carolina Agricultural and...
Warren man arrested for not reporting to parole officer; found in homeless shelter
Police arrested a 70-year-old Warren man on attempted escape after he failed to report to his parole officer. Reginald Gilkes pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven months in prison on a conviction for escape. The case involved Gilkes being put on post-release control for a prison term for a...
The National Center For Choreography-Akron Receives $90,000 From The National Endowment For The Arts
The National Center for Choregraphy-Akron has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for two Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling $90,000. These grants will support NCCAkron's Dancing Lab: Immersive Spaces & Alternate Places ($30,000) as well as upcoming programming including Dancing Lab: Cypher; Dancing Lab: Intergenerational Partners; and a Creative Administration Research Learning Journey in Nashville, TN ($60,000). These awards are among 1,135 Grants for Arts Projects totaling more than $37 million as part of the NEA's second round of fiscal year 2024 grants.
Escalating tensions between Akron Public Schools, teachers’ union, visible in dueling complaints
Increased tensions between leaders of Akron Public Schools and the teachers union have resulted in each group claiming the other has obstructed their ability to reasonably settle disputes. The schools administration filed an unfair labor practice charge claiming as much in April. The Akron Education Association followed with its own...
Akron residents tell City Council deal to sell Summa Health sounds too good to be true
The proposed acquisition of Summa Health by HATCo — a subsidiary of venture capital firm General Catalyst — remains a hot-button issue in Akron. On Monday, several people spoke out in opposition to the deal during Akron City Council's public comment period. Matthew Charlebois said Akronites should oppose...
Annamae Millette competes in National Soap Box Derby race
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Soap box derby season is not over yet and South Central Kentucky will be represented in the national race. Nine-year-old, Annamae Millette is competing this week in Akron, OH, because of her success here locally. Annamae competed at Philly Moore Park and got first place in the competition. We spoke with Caroline Millette, her mother who shared how this impacted her. Caroline says, “We’ve enjoyed seeing her. She loves it when they cross the finish line. She knows she’s done. and, to watch her confidence grow. Last year, she was really nervous about being in the car.”
2024 Akron Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
It’s been a tough time lately for Akron, and by lately that means for nearly the past two decades. Since 2006, Akron has had 16 losing seasons, one .500 campaign, and one winning year, going 8-5 in 2015. Akron has had six consecutive losing seasons, including going 2-10 in each of the past three years.
Rubber City Tattoo Invitational to return to downtown Akron beginning July 26
Tattoo enthusiasts across the country will soon flock to Northeast Ohio to receive a chance to be tattooed by some of the country's top artists. The third annual Rubber City Tattoo Invitational returns to downtown Akron the last weekend in July at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill Street.
'Racing is really fun': All-American Soap Box Derby kicks off with downtown parade
With swag thrown from every direction and cheering heard all around Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron Monday, brothers Blake, Carson and Ethan Elstun from Colorado looked more excited than ever for this week's All-American Soap Box Derby, a event that reunites them with friends and brings on a bit of healthy competition.
Will Akron council let voters decide on expanding police, fire chief pool? Some members are hesitant
An effort to expand the hiring pool for police and fire chiefs in Akron may have hit a snag, as several city council members Monday expressed hesitation about putting a charter change before voters. Last week, Mayor Shammas Malik proposeda charter amendment that would explicitly allow the city to consider...
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