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Ox Roast Fair kicks off Friday in Mantua
The 60th annual Ox Roast Fair will run this weekend in Mantua, featuring tractor and truck pulls, music, carnival rides and Ox Roast beef. The parish festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday at St. Joseph Parish, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. in Mantua. ...
Two Louisville baseball players taken in the MLB Draft
After not having a player taken on the first two days, the Louisville baseball team saw a pair of former players taken on day three of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. Sebastian Gongora, who was the Friday night starter this past season, was taken in the 11th...
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.
Rain in the forecast for Greater Akron through Thursday, but the weekend is looking clear
Summit County residents eager for clear, blue skies will have to wait another day or so, as showers are in the forecast until Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Sunny skies and daily temperatures in the low to mid 80s are projected for this weekend heading into early...
Books, Bites and Beats Come Together at Akron’s People’s Park
Sat 7/20 @10AM-5PM Once again, the Akron-Summit Public Library is hosting its Books, Bites and Beats Festival , taking place at North Hill’s People’s Park, at 760 Elma Street. Books are one of the main focuses, understandably, given the library’s mission — and you’ll find a batch of...
Submitted: The Aurora Historical Society hosted a tour of 19th century homes
On July 13, from 1-4 p.m., the Aurora Historical Society hosted its much-anticipated Historic Home (and Garden) Tour, followed by a delightful wine and cheese event at the Aurora Historical Society. Despite the heat, the community’s enthusiasm and dedication made the event a tremendous success. The tour began at...
Knox Ruritan Club marks 50th anniversary
Knox Ruritan Club celebrated its 50th birthday at a meeting in June during which the club celebrated recent graduates and highlighted big moments in the group’s history. Two charter members – Terry Blickensderfer and Lee Johnson – were on hand for the event at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in North Georgetown, along with Ohio District Gov. Dave Wingett, who presented a certificate from the national club.
Ravenna alum Ben Ribelin appointed as interim Superintendent
For as long Ravenna graduate Ben Ribelin has worked in the education system, he has served his alma mater with pride. He will carry more responsibility after having been named the interim superintendent by the Board of Education in a special meeting on July 1. “As a former student and...
Hudson mail carrier saves 91-year-old’s life, honored with award
HUDSON, Ohio -- Hudson officials credited a veteran mail carrier’s quick-thinking for saving the life of a 91-year-old resident on his delivery route. Chris Poa, a 29-year veteran of United States Postal Service, was recently honored with the Hudson EMS Life Saving Award for his actions, according to a Hudson news release.
Tucson Turf headed to NFL Flag Championships in Canton
Tucson Turf Elite Football will represent the Arizona Cardinals at the NFL Flag Championships in Canton, Ohio later this week. Tucson Turf is a nonprofit flag and 7-on-7 football program started by Toby Bourguet. The elite program is no stranger to the NFL’s national flag football championship tournament. They have taken home five national titles from the event.
State Champion Warriors honored by Cafaro Foundation
The honors continue to roll in for the State Champion West Branch baseball team. At centre court of the Eastwood Mall the Cafaro Foundation honored the Warriors for winning the Division II State Championship last month. As part of their recognition the West Branch school district was awarded a $10.000...
North Canton firefighters take extra step to help those in cardiac arrest
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Firefighters are compiling a list of all AED’S (Automated External Defibrillators) within their community. According to their Facebook post, this is an “effort to ensure that patients who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest within our city receive prompt treatment.”. The information will then...
King Kennedy Community Center close to completion as construction starts on restrooms
Ravenna’s King Kennedy Community Center is one step closer to becoming what it was always meant to be: a safe gathering place for people of all ages. First erected as a small building in 1978 and enlarged about 20 years later, KKCC gained a gymnasium in 2022. Dollars meant for restrooms and a storage area, however, had to be used for a fire-suppression system.
Girard, Salem practice for upcoming football season with 7 on 7 drill
SALEM — Salem and Girard got some summer work in during a varsity football 7-on-7 scrimmage Tuesday morning on the Quakers’ football practice field. Playing in mid-80 degree heat with plenty of water breaks, the teams went with full units in a controlled situational scrimmage to open the action before going into a seven-on-seven format with a 50-yard field.
Solon High School honored twice at Values-in-Action awards
Solon High School received two awards at the Values-in-Action Foundation awards dinner on June 6 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. Class of 2024 graduate Isaac Bai was honored with the Eric Scott Russell Student Kindness Award, which recognizes students who consistently demonstrate kindness, caring and mutual respect in interactions with their peers and adults, according to a news release. Bai was involved in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council and also served as a Kindland student ambassador. He also emceed the Kickoff for Kindness broadcast in collaboration with the NFL Foundation.
Softball Game Recap: Perry Takes a Loss
Perry and Dallas Center-Grimes squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Perry had to settle for second. They lost 10-0 to the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs. Perry's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 10-19. As for Dallas Center-Grimes, they...
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