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Akron Zoo to construct a new hospital
AKRON — The Akron Zoo will construct a new, fully modernized veterinary hospital, providing routine and emergency veterinary care for more than 2,000 resident animals. The hospital is a $11.95 million project and construction is slated to begin in 2025, with a 2026 opening. The Akron Zoo was recently...
Chuck’s Cultured Marble: Where art and science combine
MOGADORE — For over 28 years, Chuck Smith has been working in the cultured marble industry, continuing to hone his craft at Chuck’s Cultured Marble in Mogadore. Smith served as a plant manager at Accent Custom Marble for about nine years and then worked at Akron Cultured Marble Products LLC for five years before purchasing and renaming the business in 2020.
Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation celebrates nursing students
COVENTRY — The Barberton-based Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation (TPHWF) awarded $35,000 to seven nursing students July 9. Members of the Foundation’s board of governors and donors joined the students and their families for a celebratory scholarship luncheon at LaLa’s in the Lakes. Guest speaker Karen...
‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
Baseball: Keystone grad and White Sox draft pick Nathan Archer's talent was evident early on
Keystone graduate Nathan Archer got the call Tuesday afternoon that so many little boys grow up dreaming about. Archer, this year’s Mid-American Conference Player of the Year while playing for Bowling Green and Lorain County’s Mr. Baseball in 2021, was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Council approves legislation, holds public hearing
FAIRLAWN — During the July 15 meeting of Fairlawn City Council, members passed five pieces of legislation, and Councilwoman Tracy Bess-Wilmington (Ward 2) was excused from the proceedings. The first piece established a governmental natural gas aggregation program for residents with opt-out provisions and directed the Summit County Board...
Area children collecting food donations for “Christmas in July”
COPLEY — The children in the Heritage Woods neighborhood are planning their fifth annual Christmas in July food drive to benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The team will be driving around collecting donations in the Heritage Woods neighborhood July 28 after 1 p.m., with a goal of collecting 3,000 meals.
It runs in the family: Hudson family celebrates third generation of Soap Box Derby racers
Soap Box Derby racing is not just a passion for the Nelmans, a family of four from Hudson, including 14-year-old Colt and 10-year-old Raegan. It's in their blood. Before Colt came onto the track at 11 years old and Raegan at 7, their father Keith Nelman paved the way with their uncle...
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
Niles hosting annual Mount Carmel festival
Niles is welcoming surrounding communities to the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel festival that gets underway Thursday. The Festival kicks off Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. and will run through Sunday, July 21 at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles. The hours are 11 a.m....
Knox Twp. Festival set Saturday with music, tractor pulls, kids fun
Classic cars, tractor pulls and games for children will be highlights of Saturday’s Knox Township Festival. Managed by Homeworth Community Group, the event will run noon to 10 p.m. at the North Georgetown Community Pavilion at North Georgetown Fire Department. George D. Worth Color Guard of North Georgetown American...
What's Up? Something for quilters, night creature enthusiasts and old car buffs this week
North East Ohio Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Event Center, Wooster; 48 vendors and quilt exhibit from Tree City Quilt Guild. Free admission, free parking and a free raffle to win over $1,200 worth of vendor donated products. Classes and free lectures. Main Street Music!, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music entertainment to the pavilion at Wooster's Public Square. Thursday, Ed Marthey; Friday, David Gillespie and...
Hot Stove baseball: Maniacs beat Mavericks to win battle of Grafton, Class F county championship
WELLINGTON — It took a week to do it but the Maniacs finally proved they’re the best Lorain County Hot Stove team in Class F and in Grafton. Behind the pitching of Brendon Kitts and Hunter Dingess, who combined for 16 strikeouts, the Maniacs defeated the Mavericks, their crosstown foe, 12-2 in six innings in the county championship game in the 13-14 age group Wednesday at Wellington Community Park.
14th annual LaGrange IGA car show and fundraiser is Saturday
The 14th annual LaGrange IGA car show and fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (July 20) at the store at 540 N. Center St. in LaGrange. The registration cost is $10 per car and registration will be done the day of the show. The winner of the Best in Show award will be announced at 2:45 p.m.
Lakemore Village amends swimming pool regulations
LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village Council July 15 approved an amendment to the village ordinance addressing swimming pool enclosures and locations. “What we are trying to do is keep kids safe,” Councilwoman Laura Cochran said of the legislation. The pool ordinance amendments include requiring: all outdoor swimming pools be...
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