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Letter to the editor: Debaters should answer questions without delay
The real problem I had with the Trump/Biden debate was the person not answering the question until the last 30 seconds. That's when the questioner had to repeat the question. I feel you should make a rule having the question answered immediately. If a person cannot follow the rules of the debate, then the comments made that are not relevant to the question should be deleted/muted.
Akron man dies Sunday after getting struck trying to cross I-77 near Bolivar, Ohio
A 34-year-old Akron man was killed Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate-77 near Bolivar, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The victim, identified as Jonathan Mandala of Akron, attempted to cross I-77 southbound at milepost 92 in Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County)...
Tuesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
10U singles: Corrin d. Obyrne 6-1, 6-0; Blake d. Tadayon 6-0, 6-0. Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Staub 6-2, 6-1. Boys 14U singles: Probhakaran d. Printz 6-1, 6-0. Girls 16U singles: Balcom d. Myricks 6-4, 6-1; E. Smith d. Obyrne 7-5, 6-3; Finefrock def. Wadley 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4); Williams def. McCallum 6-0, 6-0.
Sheely’s holds fundraising drive for Believe in Dreams
NORTH LIMA – Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance supported the ongoing mission of Believe in Dreams with a second quarter 2024 fundraising drive. Sheely’s management presented an $8,055.32 check to Believe in Dreams at the Sheely’s Aurora location July 19. This second quarter 2024 Sheely’s fundraising event...
Canton man claims self-defense for fatal shooting of his mother's fiancé during argument
CANTON – Savier D. Smiley was 18 years old and legally barred from having a weapon when he fatally shot his mother's fiancé inside their Canton home, Assistant Stark County Prosecutor Kristen L. Mlinar told a jury on Tuesday. Smiley, now 19, is on trial in Stark County...
Cynthia Carter 1965-2024
WARREN — Cynthia Pupillo Carter, 58, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Sacramento, California, with loving family by her side. Cynthia was born June 25, 1965, in Warren, a daughter to Jane and Valentino Pupillo. She spent her childhood years in Howland and in Warren. She graduated...
Guardians' Matthew Boyd: Shines in latest rehab start
Boyd (elbow) struck out five over four innings while giving up one earned run on four hits and no walks in his rehab start Sunday with Double-A Akron. After covering three innings in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League in his first rehab start during the All-Star break, Boyd bypassed a couple of levels to make his second start in the Eastern League. The veteran southpaw once again impressed Sunday, needing 52 pitches (41 strikes) to get through four frames while inducing eight swinging strikes. Boyd will likely need at least two or three more rehab outings to get fully stretched out for starting duty, but he thus far seems to have had a smooth recovery from his June 2023 Tommy John surgery. Once he completes his rehab assignment and gets activated from the 15-day injured list, Boyd could fill the No. 5 spot in the Cleveland rotation, which has been a bit of a revolving door of late.
Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd makes positive rehab debut for Double-A Akron
CLEVELAND — Matthew Boyd took a positive step to returning to the major league mound Sunday in a minor league rehab outing for Double-A Akron. The 33-year-old left-hander tossed four innings in a 2-1 win over Richmond at Canal Park, allowing a run on four hits while striking out five without a walk.
Solon, Cleveland Metroparks trail eyes ‘26 completion date
The city of Solon in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks is working to develop a new trail starting from SOM Center Road and traveling through Solon and Chagrin Falls. Construction on the trail, 2 miles of which sits in Solon, has started and should be completed in 2026, Sean McDermott, chief planning and design officer at Cleveland Metroparks, told the Cleveland Jewish News.
LeBron James selected as Team USA flag bearer for 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
There are few accomplishments in the game of basketball that Akron's own LeBron James has not achieved, but Friday's opening of the Olympic games will bring an opportunity for the four-time NBA champion to check off another box in an illustrious career. James, a two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008 and 2012), has been...
Canton readies for the 2024 Pro Football HOF Enshrinement Festival with Community Parade
CANTON ‒ This year was Jordan Appleman's first time at the annual Community Parade. His wife, also named Jordan Appleman, came last year. Both were on hand as the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival got underway on Sunday afternoon under overcast skies. The Community Parade kicked...
7-year-old dies after hit by car in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 7-year-old died earlier this week after he was hit by a car last Thursday, July 11. Police say the boy was crossing the street near Dahlgren Drive and Rosemary Boulevard just before 6 p.m. when he was hit by the vehicle. Police say the child...
City of Hudson to host annual Touch-A-Truck event on July 27
HUDSON, Ohio – Hudson’s annual Touch-A-Truck event is set for July 27, featuring a wide array of vehicles to explore, a hot air balloon and dedicated sensory-friendly time and experiences. The event, hosted by the city of Hudson, in partnership with the Hudson City School District, is free...
Experienced officer joins Warren Police Department
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Police Department has added another experienced officer to its force. Patrolman Kenneth Romo took the oath of office Monday. Romo comes to the department with five years of law enforcement experience. He previously worked for sheriff’s offices in Portage, Ashtabula, and Trumbull Counties and started his law enforcement career at the Hubbard Township Police Department.
City Council Minutes Report: July 22, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Council committee meetings are held on the first and third Mondays in order to allow councilmembers to publicly discuss pending legislation that will be voted on at regular meetings. The public is free to comment on pending legislation during the allowed time set aside as part of committee meetings.
Ohio grants first recreational marijuana licenses. See which 10 were approved for operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given 10 marijuana growers and processers certificates of operation – including two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties – which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. These are the first...
Mini-Museum to display new photos during Carnation Festival
Alliance Historical Society is primed for the annual Greater Alliance Carnation Festival, with daily tours of the Mabel Hartzell Historical Home planned. The tours this year will feature new photo displays in the adjacent Mini-Museum. ...
Summer 'Camps' Unlike Any Other
Akron Public Schools is proud of the way it works to offset the summer slump, as it's called. Educators have watched it for years. Summer arrives, and scholars take a much-deserved break -- so much so that often times their grades suffer when they return to school in the fall. One solution?
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