Scouts BSA butterfly garden project growing
GREEN — A Scouts BSA Troop 7335 project that cleaned up an overgrown butterfly garden at Veterans Memorial Park in the fall of 2020 is continuing to grow. Troop 7335, pictured above, chartered in 2019 by Greensburg United Methodist Church,...
Improve backyard life through lawn care
(StatePoint) The backyard is one of the most popular spots of the home to relax, host and have fun. However, it all starts with a beautiful lawn. If you’re in the weeds — literally — there are great resources available...
Ornamental plants: the more the merrier
If you love ornamental plants, you’ll love perennials. When you combine several kinds of perennials, you can have a beautiful garden all year long — from flowers to foliage. You also get a bonus: butterflies and birds. Mix and match...
Congo missions organizer grateful for support
[An open letter to] Friends and Family: I will like to thank everyone who has been supporting us in prayers and financials to make this happen. It has been three...
Springfield arts programs ‘critical’ to students
Music and art programs have proven success in boosting problem solving, strengthening hand-eye coordination, improved memory, enhanced language capabilities and building self-confidence in students, making them critical programs. Springfield Local...
Ohio National Park sites offer interesting visits
CVNP — Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is Ohio’s only national park. However, Ohio has other very interesting sites that are managed by the National Park Service (NPS). Consider a visit to them when you are making your summer plans. As Ohio’s only national park, CVNP encompasses the largest land...
‘A New Dawn Blooms’ in Summit County Courthouse
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Curated Courthouse unveiled “A New Dawn Blooms” in the Summit County Courthouse recently. This piece, created by Akron area ceramics artist Bonnie Cohen, features a trillium, the state wildflower. Cohen is pictured with the artwork. The art incorporates thousands of pieces of glass and ceramic tile, much...
New movie has a lot of ‘Buzz,’ deservedly so
GREATER AKRON — We are told at the beginning of “Lightyear,” the latest top-notch adventure from Pixar/Disney, that the space epic we are about to see is the favorite film of Andy, the little boy from “Toy Story.” Taking the movie at its word, I’m impressed. Who knew the 6-year-old...
‘Peter Pan’ on stage at the Civic
DOWNTOWN AKRON — All-City Musical will perform “Peter Pan: The Musical” June 17-18 at 7:30 p.m. and June 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. All-City Musical presentations feature high school students. Shown above are “Hook,” played by Emelia Aceto, and “Peter Pan,” played...
ODOT District 4 (Summit County) weekly construction update:
WEEK OF JUNE 27 AKRON, Ohio (Thursday, June 23, 2022) - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Summit County next week. All outlined work is weather...
Rock the Docks returns to both shores
SPRINGFIELD/LAKEMORE — Rock the Docks will continue through June 26 at Springfield Lake, this year on both sides of the lake. The event features carnival games, rides and food, train...
Council approves insurance, property maintenance code
PENINSULA — Peninsula Village Council approved a number of items at its June 14 meeting. Council voted to accept a quote from Wichert Insurance, which will provide insurance to the...
South Side News & Notes
Green hosting annual FreedomFest GREEN — The City of Green’s annual FreedomFest will take place June 25 from noon to 11 p.m. at Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road. Family activities...
Sharon trustees discuss vandalism, OK road improvements
SHARON — The Sharon Board of Trustees met June 14 to discuss recent crimes and road improvements facing the township. Officials reported that after a June 12 bonfire on State...
Women continuing grandfather’s legacy
GREEN — A piece of history came to the Portage Lakes Career Center’s (PLCC) W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing recently when three granddaughters of the school’s founder visited...