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I PROMISE Healthquarters opens in Akron
AKRON — The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) celebrated the opening of I PROMISE HealthQuarters (I PROMISE HQ) with the Akron community July 16 at 527 W. Market St., across from LJFF’s House Three Thirty. I PROMISE HQ is a community health and wellness center offering medical, dental...
Police board looks for seat at bargaining table with proposed changes to FOP contract
For months, the Akron Citizen's Police Oversight Board has argued that it should have a seat at the table during the upcoming negotiations between the Akron Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the city. During the board's Wednesday meeting, a resolution was introduced outlining proposed changes to the FOP's current contract with the city, which expires Dec. 31. ...
Akron City Series football: 5 things to know from media day
Akron Public Schools hosted its annual City Series Football Media Day on Wednesday at the Akron Education Association building. Buchtel (6-6, 4-1) and East (8-3, 4-1) were City Series co-champions last year. ...
Akron police trying to get machine guns — and tiny device that makes them — off streets
The frightened woman turned into GetGo across from Portage Crossing in Cuyahoga Falls at about 3:30 a.m. April 7. After she parked at the pumps, she slipped inside and called police for help, telling them the passenger riding in her Kia Sportage had a gun and that she was scared of him. ...
Boards and BMX bikes will soar Saturday at Akron Skate Park Jam
Akron Skate Park will host its second Akron Skate Park Jam July 27 in an effort to bring together the local skateboarding and BMX community and celebrate the park. Tyler Arney, a 24-year-old BMX biker, planned the event with 30-year-old skateboarder, Miranda Best. ...
'A great program to be involved with': Tim Campbell is new Wadsworth High School AD
The Wadsworth athletic department has a new leader in Tim Campbell, who takes over as athletic director on Aug. 1. Brad Musgrave retired in June after spending the past 11 years as Wadsworth's athletic director. ...
Current, former Times-Reporter staff members win Associated Press awards for 2023 work
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The Times-Reporter received several awards this week from the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors for work published in 2023, including third place for general excellence. Photographer Andrew Dolph won five awards. ...
5 things to do in NEO: BorderLight Festival, Akron Art Expo and more
BorderLight Theatre Festival takes over Playhouse Square in Cleveland this week, offering a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor theatrical performances. Attendees can explore national, international and fringe productions. Enjoy shows across many genres, including Alex Kern’s comedy “Thank you so Much for Coming,” the rock odyssey “Future Perfect” and Lucretia Stenson’s circus show “Fly Girl” about self-discovery. On Saturday, families can enjoy performances and activities designed for all ages. Festivities run through Saturday evening.
All-Daily Record 23-24: Shelby Vaughn the clear choice for Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Player of the Year: Shelby Vaughn, Norwayne When Shelby Vaughn walked off the pitch for the final time, she walked off as one of the area’s top two players to ever play, right beside Wooster legend Jen Philippon. The debates can rage over who was better, but the two players left their mark on the area's soccer scene in equally impressive ways. Vaughn’s knowledge of the game, her ability to break down defenders, attack at will, turn...
Salute to Wayne County probation officers and their role in providing public safety
Probation officers work behind the scenes, and their contributions are frequently overshadowed by more visible figures in law enforcement and corrections. Yet, these dedicated people play a vital role in fostering public safety and transforming lives. They are the bridge between incarceration and successful reintegration into society. Their work encompasses responsibilities beyond the supervision...
Lead safety advocates react to audit that found CMHA failed to report lead poisoning in children
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed to report at least 10 cases of children with lead poisoning, according to a recent audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. CMHA is one of the largest public housing authorities in the nation. The authority told HUD that...
Akron Public Schools rejects resolution outlining how district would transport homeless students and students with special needs
AKRON, Ohio — Legal questions loom for Akron Public Schools as the district works to determine how it will transport an estimated 1,200 homeless students and students with special needs to and from school when classes begin next month. On Monday, the Akron Board of Education approved two resolutions...
Akron native pokes fun at his hometown in video
Miles Hlivko doesn’t take social media too seriously. The Akron native’s Instagram and TikTok accounts are a mix of goofy, comedic videos spoofing everything from radio DJs to Gov. Mike DeWine, along with outtakes from Hlivko’s musical projects and radio voiceover work. “Anything good I’ve ever done...
New Phila Fixes Unexpected Water Line Break
The service department in New Philadelphia responded quickly following reports of a water leak and the situation has been fixed. Around noon, on Monday, the department responded to the 200 block of 3rd Street SW and water was turned off, effecting about 25 homes. Service Director Ron McAbier says once...
Local Pizza Shop Owners Given Back to the Community
Community members were able to stop and get a slice of pizza courtesy of Little Caesars Pizza of New Philadelphia and the Love Kitchen. On Tuesday, the semi-truck first pulled into the parking lot of the Dover/New Philadelphia Salvation Army before making its way to the New Philadelphia Police Department and the homeless shelter.
$750,000 Project Aims to Renovate New Phila Playground
Funding has started to be raised for an initiative to update and modernize a Tuscora Park playground. A walking fundraiser was held during First Town Days and raised $600 but more donations are needed to bring the Tuscora Park Inclusive Playground initiative to reality. Preston Cornell says the goal is...
Garfield junior Connor Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford Nationals
Garfield rising junior Connor Hunt had already proven himself at the state level as a tough competitor in the seated track events but now has made his mark at the national level. Hunt won the 100-meter seated dash at the Move United Hartford Nationals in Alabama by setting a national record of 15.71 seconds and finished as the runner-up the 400 and 800-meter seated dashes in the T54-U17 category on July 14.
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