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Tallmadge Rite Aid will close in latest round of pharmacy chain's cuts
The Tallmadge Rite Aid has joined the growing list of pharmacies closing throughout Ohio. According to a store associate, the last day for the store will be Aug. 18. The pharmacy will close earlier, with customers' prescriptions being transferred starting July 9 to the Walgreens at 840 Brittain Road in Akron, according to...
10 most expensive homes sold in Summit County, June 24-30
A house in Hudson that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Summit County in the past week. In total, 182 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $236,626. The average price per square foot was $158.
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...
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...
Akron tech hub gets $51 million to mold the future of rubber and plastics
More than a century after Akron became the rubber capital of the world, a $51 million federal investment in rubber’s successor — polymers — will help reestablish the city as a national leader in industry and innovation. The grant, part of a competitive national process, will give...
Everett Whiten Jr. wins Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational
AKRON, Ohio - Facing a field of some of the top young golfers on a famed course, Everett Whiten Jr. proved up to the challenge, and then some. A former Howard University standout from Hampton, Virginia, Whiten dominated the back nine at Firestone Country Club’s South Course to win the Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking Invitational by four shots over runner-up Cole Stevens on Tuesday.
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...
'I just wanted to help people' Leon Henderson officially promoted to Akron fire chief
On Tuesday, Akron's new fire chief was officially promoted into the position. Leon Henderson, who was sworn in as Akron's newest fire chief in June, was joined by friends, family and colleagues at the Akron Civic Theatre's Knight Stage for the promotion ceremony. Akron Mayor Shammas Malik called the day...
Akron's Nuhfer Qualifies for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Grace Nuhfer of The University of Akron Women's Swimming and Diving team will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly after qualifying on Sunday, June 30. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will run from August 28 through September 8. Swimming a...
East Orange YMCA to offer adult summer swim lessons throughout the summer
Adults can register for summer swim lessons at East Orange YMCA. Classes are at beginner and intermediate levels throughout the summer. Member fee is $18.50 per class and non-member fee is $20 per class. Registration is available online. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to...
City Council has to appoint James Hardy's replacement. How does that work?
Akron City Council has 30 days to find and elect Hardy's replacement. This is the second vacancy on council this year. Akron City Council has a vacancy to fill for the second time this year. How are they going to do it?. On Monday, Ward 8 Councilman James Hardy tendered...
CJ Kayfus walks four times for Akron, Juneiker Caceres has 9 RBIs in DSL game
Three members of the Clippers had big games offensively, but only one of them was from a top prospect. Juan Brito went 3-for-5 with a double and a stolen base. Micah Pries also had a three-hit game, going 3-for-4 with a home run. Bryan Lavastida went 2-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in.
Mother and Son Team Ink 7-figure Deal for Hair Care and Beauty Supplies
The Clevealnd-Canton-Akron, Ohio area is among the best-kept Black lifestyle secrets in the Midwest. Enclave after enclave of middle-class Blacks are enjoying relatively good standards of living in the northeast region of the state. With an African American population of only slightly more than 10 percent, minority business owners are managing to thrive in the Akron, Ohio area located on 40 miles south of Cleveland.
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 2, 2024; jackpot $137 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $137 million in its drawing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The numbers are 4-8-19-31-45 Mega Ball 11 Megaplier 4x. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $138 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot...
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