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Get out and get involved — here’s what’s happening this week in Akron
The issue of who will be driving special needs students, as well as those experiencing homelessness, is back on the agenda for tonight’s Akron Board of Education meeting. We caught up with some of the 143 independent van drivers, who’ve helped fill the need for more than 50 years, but are still seeking clarity on what’s going to happen to their jobs.
Wind and STEM lessons fill student sails on Lake Erie
Waves lapped against the dock as Carter Florence pushed a little sailboat into the water. Before long, he was out on Lake Erie, maneuvering the boat’s jib to catch wind gusts with his fellow classmates Nathan Dodge and Emmet Barley. They’re all students in a sailing summer camp hosted by the Foundry, a Cleveland-based organization that introduces youth to sailing and rowing.
Pedestrian Struck on I-77, New Philadelphia Patrol Investigating
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal incident on I-77 south. The accident occurred near bolivar Sunday morning involving a pedestrian who was struck and killed. New Philadelphia post trooper Roy Beach says the victim, 34-year-old Jonathan Mandala of Akron, apparently walked onto the highway from the right side of the lanes and was hit by a flatbed truck just before 10 a.m.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2024 Stark County Am
Photo gallery from the second round of the 2024 Stark County Amateur Championship at Ohio Prestwick Country Club in Uniontown on Sunday, July 21st. INSTRUCTIONS: Click any thumbnail to launch the photo viewer. Hover your cursor over a photo in the viewer to display arrows to move between photos. Click (x) to exit the current batch after viewing. Then, use the navigation below the thumbnails to see additional photos in this gallery.
Karina Eleni, daughter of Akron actress Melina Kanakaredes, is summer artist at rock hall
Singer-songwriter Karina Eleni was born and raised in Los Angeles, but she is an Ohio native at heart. She has spent most of her summers and holidays here because this is where most of her family lives. “I love Akron,” she said. Swensons, Luigi’s, you name it. She...
Canton readies for the 2024 Pro Football HOF Enshrinement Festival with Community Parade
CANTON ‒ This year was Jordan Appleman's first time at the annual Community Parade. His wife, also named Jordan Appleman, came last year. Both were on hand as the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival got underway on Sunday afternoon under overcast skies. The Community Parade kicked...
Cuyahoga County to Hold Reappraisal Meetings
(Cleveland) Property owners in Cuyahoga County who haven't received their property valuation letters from the County by Monday, July 22nd, 2024, are asked to call the County's Fiscal Office at 216-443-7420, option 3 to get their property value information. The County will be hosting four community meetings next week to...
Cleveland Orchestra delights with Mendelssohn, Berlioz and Beethoven at Blossom Music Center
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — There were plenty of midsummer smiles at The Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Center concert on Saturday, as Mendelssohn’s fairies cavorted, Veronique Gens’ lovely voice wafted forth, and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony danced everyone to their feet. To begin, guest conductor Antonello Manacorda...
Parades and Festivals – Part 7
Each year they have a gathering where twins learn about genetics, health and other things. The highlight is the Double Take Parade. 2 thoughts on “Parades and Festivals – Part 7”. Twinsburg and a festival of twins. That is fun. Great photos. Like. when we lived in Ohio...
Giant Eagle employees run after thieves: Rocky River Police Blotter
On July 1 a woman reported her car was broken into. She parked the car in a shopping plaza in the morning and when she returned later, she discovered the front passenger side window was broken and her wallet was taken. No witnesses were available and officers are investigating. Vandalism,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Cuyahoga Falls, July 8-14
A house that sold for $425,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cuyahoga Falls in the past week. In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $230,022. The average price per square foot ended up at $166.
"Promote and preserve;" Lorain Croatian Festival draws over 600
LORAIN — Visitors from across the country came to enjoy the traditional food, music and community of Lorain’s Croatian community at the city’s annual Croatian Festival on Saturday. The Lorain Croatian Club has hosted the picnic at its Oberlin Road club for the past 26 years, every...
Ohio civilians recognized for heroism at house fire
VERMILION, Ohio — Two Vermilion residents were recognized at the Vermilion City Council meeting on July 15 for their actions in rescuing an elderly woman from a house fire on Idleview Drive two months ago. Tony Budka and Matt Green were honored by Mayor Jim Forthofer and Fire Department...
Welbyn Francisca has the game of his life for the ACL Guardians, Chase DeLauter begins rehab assignment
I’m not sure why, but Joey Cantillo was pulled from the starting lineup, being replaced by Tyler Beede. Beede did not fair well, allowing five runs on three hits and three walks in just 2⁄3 of an inning. Tanner Burns put out the fire with 1 1⁄3 scoreless...
Water barrel fights, music, auction and good food highlight Fireman's Festival in Berlin
BERLIN − An evening of live music, firefighter water barrel fights, a fundraising auction and fireworks were on the agenda at the annual East Holmes Fireman's Festival held Saturday at Berlin Elementary School. Hundreds of barbecue chicken meals were served, as well as fare from food truck vendors offering...
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