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Pieces of the Past — Hecker’s Honor
Great baseball trivia: Has any major league pitcher ever won both a batting title and a pitching title (most wins, lowest ERA, most strikeouts)? The answer is: YES! And he was from YOUNGSVILLE!. Guy Hecker did both for Louisville in the late 1800s. Keep in mind that he played in...
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.
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.
TRUMBULL COUNTY: Warren dispensary reports break-in
Someone reportedly broke into a dispensary in Warren. Liberty plans for road and work projects. Hubbard police levy taken off ballot. Trumbull drivers in Soap Box Derby in Akron. Upton Association summer sale July 18-20 in Warren.
Ravenna schools to cut busing for high school students. Levy returning to November ballot
Ravenna High School students won't be able to take the bus to school no matter where they live, the district told parents last week. Parents received a notice through Parent Square, the district's messaging app, informing them of upcoming changes to the district's transportation plan. The district also posted notification...
Hot, humid and rocking: Train and REO Speedwagon deliver fan-friendly Blossom Music Center show (photos)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Keep on loving you. That’s the simple message shared between fans and bands Monday, July 15, at Train and REO Speedwagon’s co-headlining performance before nearly 11,000 strong at a hot, humid and sticky Blossom Music Center. If you purchase a product or register for...
Man tires of disobedient child, breaks squirt gun in pool: Broadview Heights Police Blotter
On June 20, police were dispatched to a Scenicview Drive pool regarding a man pushing a juvenile. An arriving officer talked to the caller, who said a man had jumped into the pool, dunked his 9-year-old nephew, then broke the boy’s water gun. The officer then talked to the...
Aurora home with wine cellar, tasting room and 'vineyard views' sells for $700K. See inside
Eight properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 13, 2024. One property on Tallmadge Road in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
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. ...
Driver rear-ends another car at intersection: Hinckley Township Police Blotter
A driver traveling east on Center Road at River Road at 8:46 a.m. July 3 struck a driver stopped in front of him at the Center and River roads intersection. The driver was cited for failing to maintain an assured clear distance. Deer vs. car: Center Road. A driver westbound...
Soap Box Derby 2024: It takes a village to race here: ‘Just one big family’
Racers at the 2024 edition of the International Soap Box Derby World Championships may journey down the hill solo, but they don’t make it to the top alone. On Wednesday, one student from Chicago competed in Akron for the first time thanks to the help of her after-school program. Three teens rekindled an unlikely friendship with derby opponents. And a veteran racing family valued competing together more than they celebrated medals.
Media Guidelines for 2024 NFL Flag Championships Presented by Toyota
NEW YORK — July 17, 2024 — The NFL Flag Championships presented by Toyota, the world’s premiere youth flag football tournament, from July 18-21, takes place at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio. The championships will feature 280 NFL Flag regional winning teams of girls and boys and six international teams. ESPN, Disney, and the NFL will bring fans exciting action throughout the event, with coverage spanning 10 different platforms.
Akron artists to restore North Howard Street Black Lives Matter mural
Mac Love, co-founder of Art x Love, attended a July 10 Public Art Commission (PAC) meeting to discuss restoring the Black Lives Matter mural in Akron’s Cascade Valley. The mural, on North Howard Street between North and Cuyahoga streets near Lock 15 Brewery Company, was originally painted on the road in 2020.
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.
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.
US Marshals: Man arrested after barricading himself in Akron home
AKRON, Ohio — A wanted fugitive -- identified as 39-year-old Larry Francis Treitinger II -- has been arrested after authorities say a SWAT team responded to an Akron home on Tuesday. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to...
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...
Carrollton hosts Malvern, Southern Local, New Phila
Carrollton, Malvern, Southern Local and New Philadelphia high school football teams converged on Community Field in Carrollton for 7-on-7 play July 11. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced in April football 7-on-7 competition will now be permitted at any time prior to and after the season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 competition was not permitted until May 15. Full practice and hitting are still not permitted during 7-on-7 play,
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