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Blossom Music Center warns fans of heavy traffic for Red Hot Chili Peppers' concert: Detour for Steels Corners Bridge closure
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — On Monday night, the Red Hot Chili Peppers will take the stage for a concert in Northeast Ohio. With the concert being sold out, Blossom Music Center is advising fans to arrive early and also warning of the new Steels Corners Bridge closure. SUBSCRIBE: Get...
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.
STEEL VALLEY ALL STARS MAKE IT THROUGH TO WORLD SERIES
PENDLETON, IN – The Steel Valley All Stars (SVAS), a powerhouse 14u girls softball team with players from Boardman, Canfield, Poland, and Struthers, crushed the Indiana State Champions 15-1 to clinch the Central Division title. Gia Vrona was unstoppable on the mound, tossing a no-hitter over five innings, racking...
Area news in brief for July 22
RODMAN FUNDRAISER – Alliance Applebee’s will host a dine-to-donate event for the Friends of Rodman Public Library on Tuesday. Those dining in are asked to present a flyer, available at both the Main and Branch libraries, to their server, and the Friends of Rodman Public Library will receive 15% of the check. Those ordering online should enter the code DOINGOOD. The offer is not valid on delivery orders.
Boardman Trustees approve Fire/EMS levy for November ballot
Folks living in Boardman will decide the fate of EMS operations this November. Boardman Trustees have approved a 4.5 mill Fire/EMS that will raise enough money to expand the number of ambulances that work in the Township. The five-year levy would raise close to $6 million to staff all three...
Matthew Boyd impresses in rehab assignment, Milan Tolentino walks it off for Akron
Triston McKenzie got the start Sunday and while he was effective, allowing just two runs on two hits in four innings with a pair of strikeouts, the reason he was sent to Triple-A was to help figure out his control issues. That was not corrected Sunday, as McKenzie walked a whopping seven batters in his four innings of work. Thankfully, he pitched well with runners on base and got out of some tough situations.
3 Northeast Ohio locations receive final approval to begin growing, processing recreational marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana availability in Ohio took another incremental step forward on Friday, but Ohioans still cannot legally purchase non-medicinal pot at dispensaries. On Friday, 10 marijuana growers and processors received certificates of operation that will let them start working in the recreational weed market. Here in...
The Heart of Stark: Massillon Museum’s Studio M gallery showcases local talent
In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays! The Studio M gallery at the Massillon Museum features art exhibitions from established and upcoming artists, showcasing their artistic talent with a rotating schedule of shows, during which museum visitors can learn about the featured artist, enjoy their work and purchase pieces from their collection. ...
15 Stark County organizations get receive cultural tourism grants. See which ones
CANTON – Visit Canton and ArtsinStark are handing out $148,850 in grants to 15 local organizations to support arts and cultural events and boost tourism. “We are excited to be able to showcase our destination through these major special events, exhibits, festivals and concerts featuring nationally known talent and experiences," Visit Canton President and CEO Allyson Bussey said in a prepared statement.
Leslie Odom Jr. blends jazz, R&B, and Broadway with the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — When Leslie Odom Jr. emerged at Blossom Music Center midway through “Fly Me To The Moon,” which he had started offstage, the ensuing medley immediately set the tone for the evening. Preferring to let his vocals do all the talking, on Sunday, July 21, the singer’s concert with The Cleveland Orchestra was two almost-nonstop hours of musical delight.
Boardman Superintendent steps down to focus on next chapter in life
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Sitting in his office Monday afternoon, Tim Saxton talked about his time with the Boardman Schools first as a student, then as high school principal, the director of operations, and finally the superintendent. July 31 will be Saxton’s last day as Superintendent of the Boardman...
KSU Downtown Gallery continues long history featuring art from the region
First opening in 1997, the KSU Downtown Gallery has operated as a bridge between the city and the university, showcasing the work of local artists downtown for almost three decades. The gallery was formed under a different name and in a different building. It began as Gallery 138, like its...
So you want your dog in pictures? A celebrity dog comes to Forum 360
“Life without a dog is like an unsharpened pencil. It has no point.”. Perhaps I would add, life without dogs. Imagine if one of the dogs is a celebrity dog. Doesn’t everyone think their dog should be in pictures? Susan Jenkins, owner of Papp’s Dog Training, came to Forum 360 with Labrador Retrievers Tuxy and Kai. Kai has been on the cover of eight American Greetings holiday cards.
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.
See all homes sold in Kent, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Kent reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,344-square-foot home on Edgewater Circle in Kent that sold for $347,000. 231 W....
Akron Children’s expands footprint in Valley
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) — Akron Children’s is expanding its footprint in the Valley with new partnerships. Salem Regional Medical Center’s pediatric primary care offices in Columbiana and Salem will join the Akron Children’s Pediatrics network in early August. The practices will be called Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Columbiana and Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Salem.
Who has the best White French dressing?
AKRON, Ohio – The people have spoken, and on a night when the Akron RubberDucks rebranded as the Akron White French, fans of the minor-league team voted on who has the best White French salad dressing. The winner: Papa Joe’s. If you purchase a product or register for...
ODOT Launches Bridge for the First Time
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reached a milestone on the State Route 8 bridge replacement project in Akron yesterday. Crews began erecting the new bridge with a bridge launching method. This project is the first time a bridge has been launched on an ODOT project. Bridge launching is building...
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