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LeBron James to be USA flag-bearer at 2024 Paris Olympics: 'It's an incredible honor for a kid from Akron'
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary star and three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball Award winner LeBron James will be the first male basketball player to carry the flag of the United States of America at the opening ceremonies of an Olympics
LeBron first Northeast Ohio athlete to be Olympic flag bearer
For the first time in Olympics history, a Northeast Ohio native will carry the American flag during the opening ceremony. Driving the news: On Monday, LeBron James was named the men's flag bearer for Friday's opening festivities in Paris. James is also the first men's basketball player to have the...
Free children’s shoe giveaway at Maple Heights mayor’s ice cream social July 23
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The City of Maple Heights will be offering free children’s shoes at its upcoming ice cream social with the mayor on Tuesday, July 23. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be held at the Maple Heights Historical Society located at 5810 Dunham Road.
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.
Columbiana and Salem pediatric primary care practices join Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics
Salem Regional Medical Center's pediatric primary care offices in Columbiana and Salem will soon join Akron Children's Pediatrics network. The offices are set to join the network early next month, according to a news release from Salem Regional. "Columbiana and Salem will join our East Liverpool and Lisbon offices in...
Akron city officials to hold public safety press conference: Watch live at 11 a.m.
AKRON, Ohio — Leaders from the city of Akron are set to hold a press conference on Tuesday "to provide public safety updates." According to a release from the city of Akron, the 11 a.m. briefing will include the following items:. Guidance on how to host a safe public...
Steve “Mongo” McMichael: A Hall of Fame Player and Personality
Steve McMichael, affectionately known as Mongo, will take his place in Canton, Ohio as part of the 2024 Hall of Fame class. A standout at the University of Texas, McMichael was taken in the 1980 NFL draft as a 3rd round pick of the New England Patriots. The quirky Texan didn’t fit the Patriots culture and New England let him go after just one season.
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...
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...
Custom-built Atwater home sells for $520K. Take a look inside
Three properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 20, 2024. One property on East Main Street in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
Goodyear selling specialty tire business for $905 million, cuts 175 Akron jobs
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear announced Monday it will sell its Off-The-Road tire business to Japanese tire maker Yokohama for $905 million, and separately said it is moving 175 Akron jobs to Costa Rica. Both moves are part of Goodyear Forward, a plan to transform the tire company into being...
Letter to the editor: It seems as though everyone is incompetent
Many of us see Donald Trump as a clear and present danger to the Constitution, and to the rule of law, but the Supreme Court can’t see it. Likewise, the 20-year-old man on the roof with a rifle was a clear and present danger to the candidate Trump, but the Secret Service couldn’t see it.
The Heartbeat of Our Neighborhoods
“Schools are the heartbeat of any community. They are not just places where children learn; they are hubs of activity, centers of community engagement and pillars of neighborhood stability. When schools thrive, communities thrive. They attract families, foster local pride and contribute to the overall quality of life.“ ~ Supt. Dr. Michael Robinson.
Metro Athletic Conference seeks new member schools
The Metro Athletic Conference is accepting letters of interest from schools who may want to join the league in the 2026-27 school year. That would be the MAC's first year without Coventry, which recently announced its upcoming move to the Principals Athletic Conference. The MAC's members include three Portage County schools (Field, Ravenna...
Community reflects on death of Champion Township Trustee
A longtime Champion township trustee died last week after being elected four different times. William Templeton served as trustee for 13 years, and has been described as a steward of the community. Templeton was a father, business owner and community leader. "It’s just a shock to this community, and it’s...
Jaysuavemusic and Bobby Luv Reflect on Songwriting Journey
From the heart of Akron, Ohio, a young artist named Juston Vetter, better known as Jaysuavemusic, is making waves in the music industry. His latest move? Joining forces with Bobby Luv of CPT and OHB Music Group, marking a significant step in his already promising career. This isn’t just about dropping beats; it’s about building a legacy that leaves a lasting impact.
Numbers Band Makes Their Annual Appearance at Akron Art Museum’s Downtown @ Dusk
Thu 7/25 @ 6:30-8PM Kent’s Numbers Band, which debuted in the summer of 1970, has plugged on without a break ever since, is one of northeast Ohio’s musical treasures. Fronted by intense, charismatic singer/songwriter/guitarist Robert Kidney, the band has forged its own distinctive sound out of rock and roll, blues and jazz. While clearly there’ve been many personnel changes in a band with such a long history, Bob’s multi-instrumentalist brother jack Kidney and sax/keyboards player Terry Hynde have been along for a significant chunk of the ride. The current band also features two more local music scene veterans: bassist Bill Watson and drummer Clint Alguire.
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