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Akron mayor addresses ‘hacking’ attack

Mayor Don Plusquellic said at the May 20 Akron City Council meeting the city thwarts 100 attempts each day to infiltrate...   Full Story



Parades, services planned for Memorial Day

Citizens will pause to remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to the nation May 27 as Memorial...   Full Story



APS drops Digital Academy sponsorship

The charter school started by the Akron Public Schools (APS) in 2002 to capture some of the students leaving to study...   Full Story



County Council committee moves ADM levy forward

Members of Summit County Council recommended May 20 that Council approve the first of two resolutions regarding a renewal...   Full Story



Four men honored for bravery following April car crash

During the May 20 Fairlawn City Council meeting, a Copley police officer, two Fairlawn police officers and a citizen were...   Full Story



Bath applying for grant to fund police officer position

Bath could add a police officer if awarded a U.S. Department of Justice COPS grant. Bath trustees, at the May 20 meeting...   Full Story



Blighted Copley property razed; six others to follow

Just over a year after applying for a state grant for demolition of blighted properties, seven Copley Township eyesores...   Full Story



Sharon preparing for Memorial Day events

The Sharon Board of Trustees finalized plans for its Memorial Day activities during the May 14 meeting. Trustee Kimberly...   Full Story



Akron Planning Commission OKs plans for new grocery

Highland Square residents may get a long-awaited grocery store just in time for Thanksgiving next year. The Akron Planning...   Full Story



West Side News & Notes

News & Notes for Columbus, Bath & Downtown Akron   Full Story



Village raises standards for rental properties

By enacting one piece of legislation, Lakemore is improving every aspect of the community, said Village Solicitor Becky...   Full Story



Parades, services planned for Memorial Day

Citizens will pause to remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to the nation May 27 as...   Full Story



Coventry school district emerging from fiscal watch

For the first time in 16 years, Coventry Local Schools may no longer be viewed by the state as a financially struggling...   Full Story



Springfield students heading to college, preparing to serve

Six Springfield High School students have made a practical decision regarding college that will also allow them to serve...   Full Story



County Council committee moves forward on ADM levy

Members of Summit County Council recommended May 20 that Council approve the first of two resolutions regarding a renewal...   Full Story



New Franklin to pave local roads

New Franklin City Council approved a resolution at its May 15 meeting to obtain paving services under the Summit County Engin   Full Story



Lakeside restroom now open

A new restroom located along Canfield Road next to the Springfield Senior and Community Center is now open. A ribbon...   Full Story



Misty morning

A thick fog shrouded the Portage Lakes area on a recent morning, casting a hazy aura around the Clock Tower...   Full Story



South Side News & Notes

News & Notes for Green, Columbus, Downtown Akron & Washington   Full Story