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Sensory Escape to open in Plain Township; WRL Advertising hits milestone
PLAIN TWP ‒ Sensory Escape, a play center for neurodiverse children at 1950 Whipple Ave. NW, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday and a grand opening at 11 a.m. Saturday. There will be face painting, refreshments and giveaways during the celebration, according to the event announcement. ...
Akron to reopen doorbell camera applications for some wards
AKRON, Ohio — If you live in Akron in wards one, three or five, you might be eligible for a free doorbell camera through the Doorbell Camera Safety Program, as the city council is reopening applications. Those applications open at 8 a.m. on July 24 and conclude on July...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Star Mills looks back on 160 years of the grind
LOUISVILLE, Ohio — The bright, inviting smell of molasses and freshly milled corn greets the nose when approaching Star Mills, a full-service feed store and mill nestled by the railroad tracks in Louisville. Star Mills’ bright red brick facade is a testament to its success: the building has been standing since 1864.
City of Solon Summer Festival
SUNDAY, JULY 28 | 12 PM - 7 PM. Join us in celebrating the warmth of the season with your family, friends, and neighbors in a day filled with music, delicious food, and a plethora of exciting activities. Dance the day away to live performances featuring local artists, setting a...
Hall of Fame game tickets 2024: Cheapest price, best seats for Bears vs. Texans preseason in Canton, Ohio
In what should be one of the highlights of the 2024 NFL preseason, the Bears and Texans will square off in the Hall of Fall game in Canton, Ohio on Thursday, August 1 (8 p.m. ET). Held during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week each year, the Hall...
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...
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.
Walsh University Receives $9,000 Grant for Restorative Connections Project
The Center for Restorative Justice and Community Health at Walsh University, in partnership with the Simply Youth program in Stark County, has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Stark County Social Justice Consortium/Stark County Community Action Agency. This funding is supporting the Impact Institute-Restorative Connections Project, directed by Dr. Michelle Bemiller, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Director of the Center for Restorative Justice and Community Health at Walsh University. This program will run through the month of July, impacting youth ages 13 to 15 who are residents of the City of Canton.
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...
Local church wants to ensure legacy amid upcoming closure
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — A church is set to close its doors by the end of next year but is looking to ensure its legacy by finding a new organization to occupy the building. Known by some as the “church with the golden dome,” First United Church of Christ has long been a part of downtown Warren. The cornerstone of the structure was laid in 1912, but it’s quickly approaching the end of an era. The church has started the process of repurposing its building and is leaving by the end of next year.
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.
Couples who disc golf together: North Canton area’s Zach and Gina Stolicny
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Meet husband and wife, Zach (32) and Gina (33) Stolicny, a dynamic couple whose shared passion for disc golf has not only brought them closer together but has taken them on adventures across Ohio and beyond. Zach and Gina have been married for 3 years...
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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