Rock the Docks returns to both shores
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
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...
Women continuing grandfather’s legacy
By Carolynn Mostyn | June 23, 2022
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...
Summit County Council members appointed
By Maria Lindsay | June 23, 2022
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Summit County Democratic Party recently selected Christine Higham and Erin Dickinson to serve as the Summit County Council District 6 and at-large representatives, respectively. The seats...
Granger celebrating Bicentennial June 24-26
By Brian Lisik | June 23, 2022
GRANGER — By definition, the Granger Township Bicentennial Weekend June 24-26 will be a nostalgic look back at the township’s first 200 years. However, the celebration purposefully includes attractions that...
Accenture becomes Soap Box Derby sponsor
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
AKRON — Accenture has partnered with the International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) as the presenting sponsor of the Corporate Derby Challenge (CDC) June 23-24. The CDC event includes teams of...
Expect more ticks in Ohio this season
By Tracy Turner | June 23, 2022
OHIO — Ticks, and the diseases they carry, are on the rise in Ohio this season and will likely continue to increase. While you can encounter a tick during any...

Scouts BSA butterfly garden project growing
By Brian Lisik | June 23, 2022
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
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
(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
By Staff Writer | June 9, 2022
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...
Courts News & Notes
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
Akron Municipal Court offering new housing dispute program AKRON — In April 2021, the Akron Municipal Court was selected by the Supreme Court of Ohio to be an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform Pilot Court and launched the program that summer to those involved in small claims and landlord-tenant cases...
South Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
COVENTRY: Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated the theft of a vehicle from a Portage Lakes Drive residence June 4. The owner stated a mechanic was working on the vehicle outside her home. The man took tools and audio equipment worth more than $2,100 from her basement and stole her...
Congo missions organizer grateful for support
Letter to the Editor | June 23, 2022
[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
Letter to the Editor | June 9, 2022
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...
Scholarship recipients
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
• DUBLIN — Funded by the State of Ohio through the Department of Higher Education and operated as a program of The Ohio Academy of Science, Believe in Ohio is a Student STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship Program that strives to prepare Ohio’s future workforce...
Dean’s list honors
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
The following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at their respective universities: • BEREA — At Baldwin Wallace University after earning a GPA of 3.6 or higher: Kate Bowers, Desmond Manley and Caroline Pali, of West Akron; Sean Berrodin, Claudia Bosshard and Amanda Milo, all...
West Side Education News & Notes
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
Registration open for Project GRAD’s Bridge to Kindergarten Summer Academy GREATER AKRON — Project GRAD Akron is accepting applications for its 14th annual Bridge to Kindergarten Summer Academy program for students entering kindergarten this fall at Crouse, Helen Arnold, Schumacher, Mason, Robinson, David Hill, Seiberling and Barber community learning centers....

Ohio National Park sites offer interesting visits
By Jennie Vasarhelyi | June 23, 2022
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
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
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
By Craig Marks | June 16, 2022
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
By Staff Writer | June 9, 2022
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...
Kaulig Companies to become title sponsor for PGA Tour at Firestone Country Club
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
SOUTH AKRON — PGA TOUR Champions and the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship announced Kaulig Companies, of Hudson, will become the new title sponsor of the PGA TOUR Champions event at Firestone Country Club with a four-year agreement beginning in 2023. According to PGA officials, next year’s tournament at Firestone Country...
Soap Box Derby awarded grant for facility improvements
By Staff Writer | June 16, 2022
SOUTH AKRON — The State of Ohio has awarded a $500,000 grant to International Soap Box Derby Inc. (ISBD) for capital improvement projects at Derby Downs, home of the annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship event in July and special racing and community events throughout the year. Mark...
OHSAA state track and field local results
By Eric Poston | June 9, 2022
COLUMBUS — The following athletes in the West Side Leader and South Side News Leader coverage area competed in the state track and field championship June 3-4: √ in boys Division I: from Revere Local Schools, Andrew Farrow; from Walsh Jesuit High School, Luke Ondracek; and from Copley-Fairlawn City Schools...

ODOT District 4 (Summit County) weekly construction update:
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
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
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
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
By Patrick Shade | June 23, 2022
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
By Staff Writer | June 23, 2022
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
By Alex deCourville | June 23, 2022
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
By Carolynn Mostyn | June 23, 2022
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...