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'A Century of Stories' theme of this year's Independence Day Parade in Stow
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Rock singer’s cancer diagnosis forces band to cancel tour
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Rite Aid to shutter 18 more Ohio stores: See the full list
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What police found in car headed the wrong way on I-71
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10 most expensive homes sold in Stow, June 24-30
A house that sold for $298,300 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Stow in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $213,799. The average price per square foot ended up at $148.
Summa sale update: Is venture capital firm HATCo on track to buy Akron's biggest hospital?
Summa Health’s deal with a venture capital company continues to quietly chug along almost entirely out of public view. When Summit County’s biggest employer and biggest health care provider announced in January that it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to be acquired by Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo) , Summa officials...
Escape to paradise with skincare at Bev & Vicky Beauty Bar
FAIRLAWN — Kay Rogers, of Bev & Vicky Beauty Bar in Fairlawn, believes in the saying, “When you look good, you feel good,” and as owner and lead esthetician of the business, she is focused on listening to her guests and offering affordable options in skincare treatments.
New grant to trim cost of sewer work in Ravenna Township's Chinn Allotment
RAVENNA TWP. − Homeowners in the Chinn Allotment stand to save a little more money on a pricey sewer project in Ravenna Township, thanks to another grant toward the project. Daniel Blakely, director of Portage County Water Resources, said the department applied for $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds toward the Chinn Allotment, which he said would lower the cost by about $2,000 to each "benefit user." Residents now are facing a $16,000 assessment per lot, plus additional fees for things such as tying into the system.
Ravenna native Ribelin named interim superintendent; Lee Smith will serve two roles
A familiar face will take over Ravenna City School District, and district officials said Tuesday two administrative jobs will be combined in a cost-saving move. Ben Ribelin, a 28-year veteran of the district and a native of Ravenna, was awarded a one-year contract as interim superintendent. He succeeds Dr. Laura Hebert, who...
Want to retrace the path Ohio slaves took to freedom? We have an app for that
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Freedom Path app is a little over a year old. But the history it honors goes back centuries. The app was developed by three women who wanted people in Northeast Ohio to learn and understand the significance of the path American slaves took in search of freedom -- commonly called the Underground Railroad.
Cleveland.com Boys Tennis All-Stars 2024: Meet the best from Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Orange High School has produced some of the best boys tennis players in Northeast Ohio for a number of years, and 2024 is no different thanks to senior Chika Nwaozuzu. Nwaozuzu made the jump from playing doubles in 2023 to singles in 2024, where he reached...
How are Northeast Ohio cities preparing for fireworks after outbreaks of violence at summer events?
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Communities across Northeast Ohio are preparing to host tens of thousands of people at their Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows following a spring and early summer that have been marred by outbursts of violence at several community events. Officials in several cities say that the...
After mass shootings, gun policy low on priority list at Ohio Statehouse
To close out June and kick off summer recess, state lawmakers took dozens of votes in a 12-hour marathon session Wednesday. Most of Ohio’s big cities recorded at least one mass shooting during the month, but gun policy ranked low on the list of last week's priorities. Columbus, Akron, Cincinnati and Dayton all documented shootings where at least four victims were injured in June, according to the Gun Violence Archive, an online tracker. In total, they left four dead.
LeBron James agrees to deal with Los Angeles Lakers on heels of LA drafting son Bronny
Akron native LeBron James isn't done with Hollywood. St. Vincent-St. Mary High School graduate James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, The Athletic reported Wednesday. James will have a no-trade clause and a player option for next summer, meaning he could become a free agent then, according...
Incarcerated Akron man indicted in fatal Ravenna overdose
A grand jury has indicted an incarcerated Akron man in the fatal January overdose of a Ravenna man. Gene Arnall Hill, 42, is charged with involuntary manslaughter; corrupting another with drugs; and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound. The indictment was filed Tuesday in Portage County Court of Common Pleas. Ravenna police said they responded...
Akron mayor: 'Our Rubber City heritage and legacy' laid foundation for $51M investment
A $51 million federal investment into Greater Akron’s Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub has elected officials and business professionals excited. The funding from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration will support sustainability efforts in the region’s polymer industry, which includes economic movers and shakers like the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Bridgestone...
White Pond updates: Marijuana dispensary and Sikich out, new housing development underway
One business has left a building on White Pond Drive in Akron, and another has withdrawn its plans to build a new headquarters there. Chicago-based professional services firm Sikich moved one of its offices from the 274 White Pond Drive address in November to a Richfield office, said Jason Tuma, principal of assurance...
5 things to do in NEO: Asian Lantern Festival, Rib White & Blue and more
Head over to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and experience the Asian Lantern Festival. Catch hourly acrobatic performances, cultural cuisine and walk through themed areas featuring 50-foot-tall, illuminated lanterns throughout the zoo. The popular display kicks off Friday from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and continues through August 25. Rib White & Blue Festival...
Fireworks caused $690,000 in fire damages last year in Ohio. How to avoid problems
It doesn't take much for a misfired firework to land in the wrong spot, triggering an expensive and sometimes dangerous fire. Last year, Ohio recorded 128 fireworks-caused incidents, with 22 of those resulting to residential building fires that racked up $690,000 in property damages, according to the State Fire Marshal.
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