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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...
$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...
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.
Garfield junior Conner Hunt basks in aftermath of Move United Hartford Nationals
Garfield rising junior Conner 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.
Telehealth visits make access to physicians easier
For at least the past four years, telehealth appointments have been conducted across the U.S. The appointments are held remotely between a patient and their health care provider. These remote appointments allow patients and providers to connect with each other no matter where either party is located. Patients can meet...
Video: Teens yell, swear and spit on officers outside Euclid church festival
The FOX 8 I-Team obtained Euclid police body camera video showing the chaos police encountered outside of the 14th Annual Saints Robert and William Family Friendly Church Festival.
Akron Children’s pairs sunscreen with scoliosis education at Edgewater this weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio — If you feel like hitting the beach this weekend with the kids and want a free scoliosis screening, this is the weekend to do it. Akron Children’s Hospital will be at Edgewater Park on Sunday, launching SpineScreen, an initiative to protect kids from the sun and screens for scoliosis simultaneously. Along with a free scoliosis screening from an Akron Children’s provider, the hospital system will give away beach towels and bottles of sunscreen with spine screening tips.
Police charge Cleveland man who allegedly drove through red light, causing deadly accident
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 27-year-old Cleveland man is now facing criminal charges for allegedly causing a deadly accident on the city’s East side this past weekend. Cleveland police said Gerrod White was speeding eastbound on St. Clair Avenue when he ran a red light at East 110th Street around 5:30 a.m. on July 21.
Sebring garage sale event set Aug. 1-3
Coordinator Susan Sanor says there likely will be 100 sales taking place during the 23 annual Sebring Village Wide Sales, set Aug. 1-3. The garage sale event, sponsored by Friends of the Sebring Parks, formerly was managed by Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce. Friends of the Sebring Parks took the event over after...
Massive Ohio Company Announces Job Relocation to Costa Rica
Nearly 200 jobs have been lost by hardworking Americans as a result of a large Ohio company’s decision to relocate jobs overseas. One hundred seventy-five employees will be leaving Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for a new Costa Rica in Akron, the business announced on Friday. While Goodyear did acknowledge to the Beacon Journal that layoffs will occur at its Akron headquarters, the company chose not to disclose how many employees will be impacted.
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