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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
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...
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...
Hudson pays tribute to fallen armed forces members with parade, ceremony
Despite the threatening skies, hundreds came out to see Hudson's annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning. The parade, which started at Milford Drive and traveled along state Route 91, included the Hudson High School marching band, local officials and area organizations. A ceremony at Markillie Cemetery took place following...
Summer pool season is almost here. When do Summit County public pools open?
It's aMemorial Day weekend, and that means it's time to take advantage of Summit County's public pools. This is not an exhaustive list, but here's a sampling of the aquatic offerings that can be found throughout Summit County. Akron ...
Numerous Kent businesses a part of Putt Around Downtown
On Saturday, June 15, downtown Kent will take the shape of a putt-putt golf course for the Putt Around Downtown event, sponsored by Portage Community Bank and Brimfield Insurance Group. Main Street Kent is hosting this popular, family-friendly event where businesses create a special putt-putt golf hole for participants to play.
Here's how Summit County residents can assess tree health on their property
Summit County residents have many things to worry about when a storm touches down in their area. However, a tree crashing through the roof of a home happens more often than people might think — with or without serious storms. ...
Here's where to find 2024 Memorial Day events and parades in and around Stark County
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971, and its roots date back to the Civil War era, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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.
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