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Champion Township Trustee dies at 68
A Champion Township Trustee has died at the age of 68. According to an obituary, trustee William "Bill" Templeton has died of a heart attack at the age of 68. Trustees tell us Templeton has served on the Board for four terms. In addition to serving as a trustee, Templeton...
Akron City Council OKs plan to spend $8.59 million on housing, community development
Akron City Council on Monday unanimously approved an outline for how it would spend nearly $8.59 million — most of it coming from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — for affordable housing and community development priorities. The budget now goes to HUD for approval. The executive summary of the Akron's 2024 Consolidated Action Plan says the city intends to provide neighborhood revitalization grants and loans, assist nonprofit housing projects, assisting businesses, supplying “matching...
Lawrence Street in Ravenna to close Saturday for party
Lawrence Street in Ravenna will be closed for a graduation party from East Riddle Avenue to Murray Court from noon to midnight Saturday, the city announced. This article originally appeared on Record-Courier: Lawrence Street in Ravenna to close Saturday for party
Indian Valley's Aaron Davis receives regional Teacher of the Year honor
GNADENHUTTEN ‒ Aaron Davis, a multi-subject educator at his alma mater Indian Valley High School in the Indian Valley Local School District, has been selected as Regional State Board District 8 Teacher of the Year. "I am truly humbled and honored to be recognized by the state board of...
Seats for Servicemembers football ticket request portal to open July 30
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On July 30, veterans, service members and military family members can apply online for complimentary tickets to the Penn State-Kent State football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, in recognition of Penn State’s Military Appreciation activities/festivities. The annual Seats for Servicemembers program honors the dedication...
Canton Repository wins a general excellence award at 2023 Ohio APME journalism contest
Canton Repository and Massillon Independent journalists won more than 20 awards in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, with the Repository receiving a second place award in its division for general excellence. The 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition awards were announced Sunday at Villa Milano in Columbus. The contest honors the best print...
Akron prohibits new vape shop clusters, sets rules for recreational marijuana dispensaries
Akron wants to stop clusters of vape shops from cropping up across the city. On Monday, Akron City Council approved new rules for vape shops, as well as recreational marijuana businesses. The vape store legislation creates a 2,500-foot minimum distance between vape shops that operate in the city. It defines vape shops as stores...
Mosquito spraying set in Navarre, Hills and Dales, Jackson Township
The Stark County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes next week according to the following schedule: Wednesday: Navarre, Hills and Dales Thursday: Jackson Township, with north boundary of Hills & Dales Road NW and Fulton Drive, south boundary of township limits, east boundary of Lakeside Avenue NW and west boundary of Brunnerdale Avenue NW ...
Our clearest indicator yet that Ohio recreational marijuana sales won’t start ‘til after Labor Day: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ten Ohio marijuana growers and processers are the first to receive certificates of operation which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. We’re talking about the two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties on Today in Ohio. Listen online here.
Akron looking to streamline snow and ice operations
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The City of Akron is hoping some new technology will streamline and modernize snow and ice operations in the city. During the Public Service Committee meeting July 22, Akron City Council members heard from Service Director Chris Ludle about purchasing road sensors to install throughout the city from Vaisala and S3 Technologies LLC for $214,000. The new technology will allow for those at the Public Works Command Center to make real-time, localized observations of weather and road conditions across the city during snow and ice events.
Still No Arrest in Recent Akron Mass Shooting: Investigation Continues Featured
Akron Police Chief Brian Harding says they have sifted through dozens of pieces of evidence, have conducted more than 100 interviews, and are working closely with state and federal law enforcement to try and find the shooter who killed one man, and injured 28 others, in Akron on Sunday, June 2.
18 departments respond to Resource Recycling mulch fire
BATH TOWNSHIP — A mulch fire at Resource Recycling, 1596 Neubrecht Road, Lima, could keep burning for the next few days. The Bath Township Fire Department was first to respond to it at 3:18 p.m. Sunday. A total of 18 departments from four counties came out to help, according to a statement from Bath Township Fire Chief Joe Kitchen.
‘Hospitality is not an afterthought’ at Sunrise Inn
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – If it’s the best pizza in town, it came from the Sunrise Inn whether it be Brier Hill Pizza, Greek pizza, or one of their own signature creations. The business, initially a Speakeasy founded almost 100 years ago, has expanded into a booming restaurant with an unrivaled menu, several dining rooms, a bar, a busy carryout area and a banquet facility.
Chrissie Hynde takes portrait of childhood home as Pretenders return to Akron for concerts
We are now in Ohio!Here’s me posing outside my childhood home in Cuyahoga Falls.XCH pic.twitter.com/lRTMmzgx1s— Chrissie Hynde (@ChrissieHynde) July 23, 2024 Chrissie Hynde went back to Ohio. Not all of her city is gone. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer took time out to reminisce this week as The Pretenders returned to Akron...
Travel Smart
Donna Zabel had a trip to Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan planned. She had spent over $5,000 and was excitedly awaiting her departure. But right before she was set to leave, she ended up unexpectedly hospitalized. “I was determined to take the trip, and I had four doctors saying, You’re not...
Creative Community
Upon entering Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, a rich array of local art greets you. Mixed-media pieces, glasswork and photographs dot the walls, while works of all types — from a wood-carved heron to a carefully painted portrait — are proudly displayed throughout the exhibit space. “One thing that’s...
Cleveland Clinic, Kent State establish care partnership
Cleveland Clinic and Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, have entered into a multiyear partnership in which the clinic will serve as the official healthcare provider for student-athletes. Services provided by the health system will include athletic training, physical therapy, physician care, behavioral health services, sports performance services, medical scheduling...
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