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Akron residents can apply for free doorbell cameras
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron residents living in Wards 1, 3 and 5 can can apply for a free doorbell camera. The applications will be accepted from July 24 at 8 a.m. to July 25 at 4 p.m. City officials said doorbell cameras are a part of the city’s...
The Outdoor Coffee Shop In Ohio That Is The Prettiest Place To Enjoy A Warm Afternoon
The Buckeye State might not have coffee shops on the Left Bank or French Quarter, but there are lots of picturesque places in Ohio to enjoy your cuppa with a view. Peninsula Coffee House and Market is one such place; this Ohio coffee shop boasts sublime views of the Cuyahoga River and surrounding Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Bask in Summer in the City at the Akron Bazaar
Sat 7/20 @ 10AM-4PM The Cleveland Bazaar expanded into the Akron area at the end of last year when Akron-based maker markets Crafty Mart suddenly folder, leaving vendors high and dry. Since then they’ve launched a full schedule of monthly markets in downtown Akron, giving lovers of unique and handmade...
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...
Canton City Public Health: West Nile virus found in more mosquito samples
CANTON − Two more mosquito samples — collected at Covered Bridge Park and Ransom H. Barr Elementary School as part of a mosquito surveillance program — have tested positive for West Nile virus, Canton City Public Health said. This brings the total of local West Nile virus...
Akron-Canton Airport awarded $3.2 million to pave way for expansion
The Akron-Canton Airport is planning to add new ramps and hangar space with a $3.2 million state grant. “The addition of ramp pavement to the West Side General Aviation Area provides much-needed flexibility for our current and future tenants to expand,” said Ren Camacho in the release, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport.
Remembering Bill Ellis, the voice of Akron's Black community
Akron is celebrating the contributions of the longtime publisher and editor of the city’s Black newspaper. Bill Ellis, who died June 21, 2024, at the age of 74, ran "The Reporter" for more than 30 years. Ellis’ mission was to lift up the Black community in Akron, former Akron...
More animals, greater health needs. Akron Zoo announces plans for new hospital
The Akron Zoo has unveiled plans to build a new $12 million animal hospital by 2026. Construction is set to begin in 2025, according to a press release from the zoo. The hospital will be located behind the Pride of Africa exhibit along Diagonal Road. The zoo is getting $1.75...
New Franklin sheriff’s therapy dog sworn in
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in a new therapy dog. Six-year-old Sunny is the office’s newest member and he has a very special story. Sunny was the personal pet of sheriff’s deputy Ryan Robinson, who received Sunny as a one-month-old puppy from his mother-in-law. She was battling cancer and […]
Akron’s now-passed conversion therapy ban initially gives pause to LGBTQ+ groups
An amendment to a 2022 ordinance, formally criminalizing conversion therapy for minors within Akron city limits, was passed June 3 by Akron City Council after the proposed legislation was placed on hold. Conversion therapy is a discredited practice by doctors that aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Lawrence Township trustees await Butterbridge Road NW traffic count
Lawrence Township trustees Monday meeting KEY ACTION: Delayed voting on a request for funds to stripe Butterbridge Road NW until a traffic count can be done. DISCUSSION: Road Department Superintendent Mark...
Racers take over downtown Akron as Soap Box Derby festivities begin
More than 300 Soap Box Derby racers from the U.S., Japan and Canada on Monday afternoon marched downtown in the Champions Welcome Parade, jump-starting a week of events tied to the 86th annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. Participants walked down Main Street from Canal Park to Cascade Plaza, as...
Medina decks the halls -- and the square -- for Christmas in July
MEDINA, Ohio -- Christmas lovers will have plenty of reasons to visit historic Medina July 25-28 as the city celebrates Christmas in July. “I think with having Castle Noel nearby and our Candlelight Walk during the holiday season, it just seems like a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas in July here in Medina,” said Angela Mansier of Main Street Medina.
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. The event, which...
North Canton council opts not to end city police and fire dispatching center
NORTH CANTON − Succumbing to public opposition and the prospect of being blocked by a referendum petition drive, council voted 6-1 to put plans on hold to end the city's police and fire dispatching center and switch to the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center. Instead, council on Monday directed the...
Cleveland ranks No. 1, Akron No. 8 in WalletHub survey of the 'Most Stressed Cities in America'
CLEVELAND — It's happened again. For the fifth straight year, Wallethub has named Cleveland first in its study of the "Most Stressed Cities in America." Meanwhile, the city of Akron has cracked the top 10 for 2024 and ranks eighth in the nation. Before we give you the details,...
Akron home values rise as blight declines, report finds, and assistance remains essential
The Akron Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis contains 23 recommendations for how the city can address housing issues. The report states that housing values have increased by 75% citywide, and over 100% in some areas. The market value analysis portion of the report identifies specific market strengths and...
Resident: Massillon City Council should discipline Mike Snee for unannounced visit to home
MASSILLON – A resident is again calling for a city councilman to be disciplined for actions he deems as intimidating to himself and his wife. David McCune reaffirmed his request Monday night for City Council to censure Councilman Mike Snee, R-Ward 6, for showing up unannounced at his residence June 29 to question a series of Facebook messages about public safety at Massillon and McKinley football games. ...
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