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Christopher Barker to replace Donna Skoda as health commissioner upon her retirement
AKRON, Ohio — Summit County Public Health has announced that Christopher Barker will replace Donna Skoda as health commissioner upon her retirement at the end of 2024. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to GO! newsletter. “I am...
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...
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.
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...
Authorities ID man killed by Churchill police in front of his Forest Hills home
Details emerged Tuesday about the man that a Churchill police officer fatally shot last week outside his Forest Hills home. Police said Gregory Carlson, 48 was armed when they encountered him around 9:20 p.m. Thursday night outside his house in the 200 block of Glasgow Road. Officers from Forest Hills, Churchill and Swissvale responded.
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.
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.
Famous folk rock duo to play Warren venue
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Indigo Girls will play Warren Packard Music Hall later this year. The show is set for Dec. 13. Tickets range from $29.75 to $99.75 and go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com. A presale event is set for July 25 with the code PACKARD.
Google aims to snag Wiz for $23B, while First Solar to power up Ohio with $500M R&D Hub
First Solar, Tempe, Arizona, recently commissioned what it dubs ‘the largest thin-film R&D center in the Western Hemisphere.’ The company — the U.S.’s largest solar panel manufacturer — has sited its Jim Nolan Center for Solar Innovation in Lake Township, Ohio, which is just south of Akron. The 1.3-million-ft² facility includes a pilot manufacturing line for producing full-sized prototypes of thin film and tandem photovoltaic (PV) modules. The Nolan Center is expected to create about 300 new jobs by 2025. The company has been using a manufacturing line at its Perrysburg, Ohio, factory near Toledo for late-stage product development, but this manufacturing line limits development flexibility. The new R&D facility is designed to accelerate innovation cycles, enhancing First Solar’s research and development capabilities.
Retired Akron PD detective, K-9 handler named safety director for Akron Public Schools
Akron Public Schools has a new director of safety and security — but he's hardly a new face in Akron. Detective Alan Jones retired last month after a 33-year career with the Akron Police Department, including over a decade as a K-9 officer, the first Black person in that role in the...
CFD: Child Fire Victim Passes Away in Akron Hospital
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The 11-year-old Canton girl badly injured in a house fire ten days ago has died. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office says little Harmony Fowler passed away at the Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Institute on Saturday. Canton firefighters pulled her...
Steward cancels auction of three Valley hospitals citing no qualified bidders
The future of three Valley hospitals operated by Steward Health Care remains cloudy after their auctions were called off. In a notice filed in bankruptcy court on Sunday, Steward revealed that it has not received qualified bids for Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren, Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Howland, and Sharon Regional Medical Center in Mercer County.
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. ...
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...
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.
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.
Popular Cuyahoga Falls bridge closes for the summer for construction
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Those heading to Blossom Music Center soon may want to plan their trip, as a popular bridge in Cuyahoga Falls is closed for the rest of the summer. The Steels Corners Bridge eastbound has been closed on E. Steels Corners Road West of the State Route 8 interchange. The Summit County Engineer's website states the closure is to allow crews to replace bridge expansion joints, overlay the bridge deck with concrete and more.
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