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Brook Park pays tribute to fallen heroes with Memorial Day parade, ceremony
BROOK PARK, Ohio -- Dozens of Brook Park residents lined Sylvia Drive for the city’s annual Memorial Day parade May 27. The event, a tribute to the nation’s fallen soldiers, was a vibrant display of patriotism. American Legion Post 610 led the annual parade, which began shortly after...
Threat of rain can’t stop Brunswick Memorial Day parade
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- For a time, it seemed that unpredictable Ohio spring weather could result in a canceled Brunswick American Legion Post 234 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9520 Memorial Day Parade this year. But sunshine broke through the clouds for the annual gathering just as the opening ceremony...
North Ridgeville dedicates veterans memorial on Memorial Day
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- About four years ago, at an early meeting of the North Ridgeville Veterans Memorial Committee, someone brought up the idea that there were many veterans from the city, but no specific place to honor them. The committee set about making plans for a monument in part...
Local history: Is that a meteorite at Glendale Cemetery?
Have you heard that there is a meteorite on display at Glendale Cemetery?. For more than 100 years, Akron residents have passed down the story about the red-and-gray boulder that serves as a grave marker in a family plot. The striped rock is a popular stop on cemetery tours. Forester...
Berea, Middleburg Heights honor the fallen on Memorial Day (photos)
BEREA, Ohio -- Sentiments ran deep at Adams Street Cemetery in Berea, as Albert E. Baesel American Legion Post 91 and residents paid tribute on Memorial Day to the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. “We must carry forward their love, honor and duty...
Medina school board votes to place emergency levy on November ballot
MEDINA, Ohio -- The Medina Board of Education is moving forward on placing a 7.5-mill, 10-year emergency operating levy on the November ballot. And while all five board members agreed that a 7.5-mill levy is necessary, they were split on the length the proposed levy should be. Board members Joe...
Summit County Councilwoman hosts office hours at Goodyear Heights library
Summit County District 6 Council Member Christine Wiedie Higham will host public office hours on Tuesday, June 11, between 5 and 6 p.m. at the Goodyear Heights Branch Library, 60 Goodyear Blvd. in Akron. All are welcome to attend. District 6 includes Tallmadge and areas of Akron, including Ellet, Goodyear Heights and Firestone Park. For details, call 330-643-2725. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Summit County Councilwoman hosts office hours at Goodyear Heights library
10 most expensive homes sold in Medina County, May 13-19
A house in Montville Township that sold for $817,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Medina County in the past week. In total, 75 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $337,203. The average price per square foot was $190.
Forget those 5Ks --the UnRun is all the rage for Medina County book lovers
MEDINA, Ohio -- The Friends of the Medina County District Library have announced the date of this year’s UnRun -- a “race for the non-runner” -- and their summer schedule of book sales. On Aug. 17, the Friends are hosting the fifth annual UnRun -- a half-mile...
Upcoming Events in Akron: A Guide to the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. 1. Wildlife Illuminated at the Akron Zoo!! Art & Music Too!! Yahoo!!. Wildlife Illuminated at the Akron Zoo features spring-themed lighting, illuminated art, projection mapping, and sculptures by local artists, celebrating wildlife through interactive and immersive displays.
Memorial Day 2024: Weekend allergy forecast for Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus
Allergy season has officially come to the Buckeye State. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 31.8% of Americans 18 or older suffer from some allergy, and 25.7% suffer from seasonal allergies. Pollen is a common airborne allergen known to cause uncomfortable symptoms in many people, says the...
Good things are happening in downtown Akron. Don't miss out | Editorial
Things are looking up in downtown Akron. There are new restaurants, a new Lock 3 park under construction and a new tribute to a national leader in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements debuting this month. With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, why not make...
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