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Fairlawn in reach of balancing annual budget

At the Sept. 7 Fairlawn City Council meeting, Mayor William Roth announced a balanced budget for this year was in reach if...   Full Story




Copley trustees give back grant money for trail development

The Copley Township Board of Trustees is giving back grant money. At the board’s Sept. 1 meeting, Trustee Helen Humphrys...   Full Story




Richfield trustees to discuss office site; police, trash deals

The Richfield Township Board of Trustees will discuss a variety of topics at a special work session Sept. 15 at...   Full Story




Avoid problems when purchasing from TV, Internet

Thinking of purchasing that cool item advertised on late-night TV? Or maybe it’s the herbal supplements that will help you...   Full Story




Officials dedicate Inventors Hall school

Returning and new students at the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) School ... Center for Science, Technology...   Full Story




Council OKs charter amendment for Nov. 2

One additional charter amendment has been tacked onto the Nov. 2 General Election ballot for Akron voters, contingent on...   Full Story




Bath seeks input on parcel purchase

For years, the property at the intersection of North Cleveland-Massillon and Ghent roads in Bath has been an eyesore and a...   Full Story




Explorers shed light on police careers

Youths considering a career in law enforcement can learn if it’s a good fit for them through the Akron Police Explorer...   Full Story




Two Akron Scouts earn Eagle Scout honor

Akron Boy Scout Troop No. 308 conducted its first Eagle Court of Honor event Aug. 17 at the House of the Lord Church to...   Full Story




West Side News & Notes

News and notes for Downtown Akron, West Akron and South Akron.   Full Story




Law requires children younger than 4 to ride in safety seats

In order to help decrease the incidence of serious injury and death to children who are involved in car accidents, Ohio...   Full Story




New Franklin eyeing dangerous intersection

New Franklin is hoping to jump-start improvements to what city officials say is a dangerous intersection. New Franklin...   Full Story




Fish fry raises funds for Portage Lakes Kiwanis

Lots of fish were fried up in a beer batter coating for the sixth annual Portage Lakes Kiwanis Fish Fry Sept. 8 at the...   Full Story




Lakemore Council, residents debate zoning change

Lakemore Village Council hosted an hour-and-a-half-long zoning hearing Sept. 7 to give the public a chance to comment on...   Full Story




Ground broken for new dog park at Portage Lakes State Park

Recreational activities at the Portage Lakes State Park are going to the dogs, as well as the birds and butterflies...   Full Story




South Side News & Notes

News & notes for Springfield, Green & Downtown Akron   Full Story




South Side News & Notes

News & notes for Springfield, Green & Downtown Akron   Full Story






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