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Podiatrist helps patients put their best foot forward
AKRON — Akron-based podiatrist, Dr. Arthur Aronson, said our feet are literally “the foundation of everything” when it comes to overall health. However, many put off foot health until conditions become much more serious than necessary. “What I hear most often is, ‘I wish I had done...
Akron PorchRokr 2024 schedule: Watch these bands at Saturday’s outdoor music festival
Rockabilly to electric blues. More than 150 bands on 37 stages. Get ready for the 12th edition of PorchRokr, which once again will take over Highland Square porches on Saturday, Aug. 17. Check out the complete lineup for the 2024 outdoor music festival. (You can read more about the event...
Murder charge filed in death of Perry Township soldier
A soldier at a U.S. Army base in New York is accused of killing a fellow soldier from Perry Township. Army Specialist Jacob Ashton, 21, was found dead Aug. 5 at Fort Drum, which is situated in northern New York, about 70 miles north of Syracuse. A week later, Army Specialist Riley Birbilas was charged in connection with Ashton’s death.
Modern and vintage aircraft to fly into Akron this weekend for Props and Pistons Festival
No need to panic this weekend if you hear and see military aircraft flying over Akron. The skies over the Akron-Fulton Airport will be buzzing with planes and helicopters as the Props and Pistons Festival will be Saturday and Sunday. ...
Akron Pride 2024 has lots on tap for Aug. 21-24. Here's what you need to know
The Akron Pride festival is coming up next week and there are three main events that run Aug. 21-24. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Stadium Virginium: PRIDE! show featuring Virginia West and the West Family takes the Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theater. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and will have...
Second annual Akron City Festival coming Sept. 1
The second annual Akron City Festival, a celebration of kids going back to school, will be held downtown Sept. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. at Lock 3’s Backyard on Bowery Street. The family-friendly festival will include a parade, a DJ, games, basketball, face painting; fashion, cheer and magic shows; food vendors, gaming trucks, inflatables and more, according to a press release from the city.
Vitatoe named new president of STVM High School
AKRON — St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) announced July 29 that David Vitatoe will be the school’s next president. Vitatoe earned a bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University, a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and a master’s in education from Xavier University. He most recently served at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) as interim vice president of advancement and president of the NEOMED Foundation. An Akron native, Vitatoe attended St. Hilary grade school and Walsh Jesuit High School. His mother, Rose (Mastrolonardo) Vitatoe, is an alumna of St. Vincent High School. He is a member of St. Rita Parish and lives in Reminderville with his wife and three children.
Companies answer lawsuit claiming negligence in deadly Realty Building blast
Companies named in a negligence case are asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the family of the Chase Bank employee who died in the May 28th explosion at Youngstown’s Realty Building. The wrongful death lawsuit being considered in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court was filed against...
Catholic high school football teams ready for new season
GREATER AKRON — Catholic high school teams across the area are ready to take the field and begin the regular season. Several teams in the West Side Leader coverage area are coming off playoff appearances with hopes of returning to the postseason. Archbishop Hoban. The Knights are coming off...
Cleveland Browns Hit With Brutal Prediction For 2024 NFL Season
Not everyone thinks the Cleveland Browns are going to have a big year in 2024. The Cleveland Browns are coming off of a 2023 campaign in which they won 11 games and made the playoffs in spite of facing massive adversity throughout the season. Not only did the Browns lose...
Missy Elliott Goes Big With Cleveland Concert: Review
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee brought her Out of This World tour to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. By Annie Nickoloff. All-out — Missy Elliott had a fleet of 20 backup dancers join her at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, plus stage lifts, pyrotechnic bursts, multiple colorful costumes, audience LED bracelets, futuristic video sequences and all other sorts of other flair in her show. It was a rapid-fire barrage of special effects from one of hip-hop’s seasoned stars on her first headlining tour.
Kirkwood resident is inducted into Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
Aberdeen Heights is celebrating one of their own. An event honoring former MLB player Johnny Goryl will be held at Aberdeen Heights on Thursday Aug. 15, 2024. Aberdeen Heights, a senior living community nestled in the historic Kirkwood suburb, planned the big-league celebration for one of their residents, who resides at the retirement community. Goryl, who is still employed as an advisor to the Cleveland Guardians was recently honored with induction into the club’s Hall of Fame.
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