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Girard Council looking to close loophole in regulations on koi ponds after child rescued, revived
Back in May, 21 News reported on a toddler who was revived after he fell into a pond in a neighbor's yard. Now city leaders are looking to close a loophole in the law in order to prevent incidents like this from happening again. Girard Councilman at Large John Moliterno...
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
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...
Kenny hits the greens for disc golf in the Cleveland Metroparks
BEDFORD, Ohio (WJW) — The Cleveland Metroparks has opened a Disc Golf Course in the Bedford Reservation and Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton couldn’t wait to hit the greens. Astorhurst Disc Golf Course is a free 18-hole, par 65 course that features amateur, professional and competition tee boxes.
LeBron James selected as Team USA male flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
PARIS, France — How cool!. Akron native and basketball superstar LeBron James has been chosen to carry the flag for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony. “It’s an incredible honor to represent the United States on this global stage, especially in a moment that can bring the whole world together,” James said. “For a kid from Akron, this responsibility means everything to not only myself, but to my family, all the kids in my hometown, my teammates, fellow Olympians and so many people across the country with big aspirations. Sports have the power to bring us all together, and I’m proud to be a part of this important moment.”
Year of the Quarterback, Part 5: Sacred Heart football excited to have Poochie Snyder
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school quarterbacks fighting to find the field in college. This is the fifth article in the first wave. Jim Tressel has seen a million quarterbacks, but few like this one, he was told. ...
Culpeper kids win Soap Box Derby world champion titles in Ohio
Area kids won world recognization for their derby racing skills at the 86th All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship on July 20 in Akron, Ohio. Aden Stewart, 15, a rising sophomore from Rixeyville, finished first in the Rally Super Stock Division. Stewart bested a field of 46 other drivers to...
Carnation Festival flower show moves to new location
Two popular Greater Alliance Carnation Festival events have new locations for the 2024 event. The Flower Show and Community Luncheon both have relocated. The Community Luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3, will be at Alliance Area Senior Center this year. It normally is held in a cafeteria in Hoover-Price Campus Center at University of Mount Union. Road construction this summer has forced the move.
Gas prices surge in Northeast Ohio: Up 23 cents in Akron, 16 cents in Cleveland
AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices have surged once again throughout Northeast Ohio as GasBuddy reports higher prices in both Akron and Cleveland since last week. Drivers in Akron are now paying an average of $3.47 per gallon after GasBuddy says prices went up 23.7 cents. The average cost in...
2 new restaurants moving into Boardman
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Two new restaurants are headed to Boardman. According to the township’s zoning office, both are expected to open in the fall. BIBIBOP Asian Grill is moving into The Shops at Boardman Park. The company recently opened its first local spot at the Eastwood Mall...
Ohio EPA investigating waste discharge into Saw Mill Creek in Canfield
The Ohio EPA is investigating following reports of waste water discharge possibly impacting Saw Mill Creek in Canfield. Material Sciences Corp., a metal treating facility, is believed to have released waste water into a storm drain, impacting a drainage ditch and a portion of the creek, according to the Ohio EPA.
Akron man dies after being hit by a commercial vehicle on I-77
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A 34-year-old Akron man died after he was struck by a commercial vehicle on I-77 in Lawrence Township Sunday morning. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers identified the victim as Jonathan Mandala. According to troopers, Mandala was walking on I-77 southbound when he entered the road...
Cleveland Clinic, Kent State Athletics enter multiyear partnership
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Clinic and Kent State University have entered a multiyear partnership for the clinic to serve as the medical service provider for student-athlete health and wellness. Multidisciplinary services will be provided, including athletic training, physical therapy, physician care, behavorial health services, sports performance services, medical scheduling and...
How Scholars Spend Summer at APS
Akron Public Schools has a history of providing enriching summer programs to its scholars. These offerings come in all shapes and sizes for a good, universal fit that gives scholars a variety of activities from which to choose. Most everything is free, and aside from the mandatory summer programs to help them catch up on academics, APS Summer Experience often gives kids a look into activities they may never have explored.
Carol Yvonne Savage, Austintown, Ohio
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Carol Yvonne Savage, 87 of Austintown, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 21, 2024, at the Victoria House in Austintown. Carol was born October 29, 1936, in Indian Head, Pennsylvania to Earl and Luella (Miller) Davis. Carol was a 1954 graduate of Connellsville...
Joseph S. Pratt, Boardman, Ohio
BOARDMAN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes)— Joseph S. Pratt, 68, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born November 16, 1955,¬¬¬ in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph A. and Helen T. Kalwicz Pratt. Joseph was a 1974 graduate of Rockland High School in Massachusetts, where...
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