Barberton chef hopes to help food scene
By Brian Lisik | March 23, 2023
BARBERTON — Since he was a child, becoming a chef has been a foregone conclusion for Alejandro Najar. After appearing on the 21st season of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s cooking...
Springfield woman earns TOPS award
By Staff Writer | March 23, 2023
LAKEMORE — Marilyn Porter recently received the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Centurion Award. To receive this award, recipients have to lose 100 pounds and maintain that weight loss for...
Copley High School rocket team preparing for flight
By Staff Writer | March 22, 2023
COPLEY — The new Copley High School Rocket Team, shown above with Drew Floyd, Libby Blanchard, Samantha McMannes, Ayden Stuckey and Tanner Kimmins, and engineering and woodworking teacher Kirby Harder...
Huth Foundation donates to St. Mary’s School
By Staff Writer | March 16, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Henry & Laura Huth Charitable Foundation recently presented an initial pilot grant of $2,500 to St. Mary’s School. The grant will be used to support a...
Norton nonprofit makes dolls for children
By Abby Cymerman | March 16, 2023
NORTON — Headquartered in Norton, with 10 chapters throughout the U.S. and more than 600 volunteers, The Giving Doll was created by Executive Director Jan Householder in March 2006 as...
Torchbearers marks anniversary, makes awards
By Staff Writer | March 16, 2023
AKRON — Torchbearers celebrated its 20th anniversary March 9 with President Byron Delpinal showcasing the organization’s impact over the last two decades and its vision for the future. Delpinal stated...
West Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | March 23, 2023
WEST AKRON: On March 6, police responded to a Copley Road site where two men reported someone fired shots at them while they sat in a vehicle. Police investigated a report that two men with guns used a brick to smash the patio door of a Greenwood Avenue home, entered...
South Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | March 23, 2023
BARBERTON: Officers stopped a driver for a traffic violation March 10 and noticed an odor of alcohol on the man and that his speech was slurred. The Laubach Drive man failed field sobriety tests and was charged with OVI and cited for marked lanes. A 25th Street Northwest woman reported...

Miller South founding principal ‘saddened’ by APS plan
Letter to the Editor | March 23, 2023
I am the founding principal of Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts, which opened in 1993. I am just so disappointed and saddened by the Akron Public...
Akron woman voting for Wilhite as mayor
Letter to the Editor | March 9, 2023
I am writing to support Jeff Wilhite for mayor of Akron. Jeff has a long record of advocating for all citizens and taking an active role in improving the quality...
Springfield Schools reviewing busing options
Letter to the Editor | March 9, 2023
Our current contract for busing expires on June 30, 2023. It is now time for us as a community to evaluate a busing arrangement that is best for our students...
Resident supports Sommerville for mayor
Letter to the Editor | March 9, 2023
I am writing this letter to enthusiastically express my support for Marco Sommerville for mayor of Akron. I have worked with Marco on boards and community projects to benefit the...
School board honors champion wrestlers
By Brian Lisik | March 23, 2023
BARBERTON — The Barberton City Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Jeff Ramnytz recognized two student athletes at the March 21 meeting. Barberton High School senior Roosevelt Andrews placed third in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state wresting tournament this year and has signed with Miami University to play...
Highland board hears DEI Committee request
By Patrick Shade | March 23, 2023
GRANGER — The Highland Local Schools Board of Education March 20 heard pleas from a family to do something about racism their child has experienced. Resident Cameron Harper said when a job made his family move from the Columbus area in 2021 they chose to live in the Highland Schools...
Green Schools levy cost increased
By Patricia Faulhaber | March 23, 2023
GREEN — The Green Local Schools Board of Education approved language prepared by the Summit County Board of Elections for the 1 mill renewal levy on the May 2 Primary/Special Election ballot that will increase the cost to property owners but decrease in the total collected per year. The change...

Spring changes along Haskell Run Trail
By Jennie Vasarhelyi | March 9, 2023
PENINSULA — Spring is a season to savor in northeast Ohio. You can watch the season unfold by observing the progression of wildflowers through repeat visits to the same location. In Cuyahoga Valley National Park, I recommend Haskell Run Trail, a 1/2-mile loop that starts at the bulletin board near...

Despite good villain, “Ant-Man” underwhelming
By Craig Marks | February 23, 2023
GREATER AKRON — “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” probably won’t be your favorite Ant-Man movie, let alone your favorite Marvel movie. That’s not to say it’s an impossible slog to get through. It has a good villain in Kang (Jonathan Majors), and Paul Rudd, who plays Scott Lang a.k.a. Ant-Man,...

Ballet Excel to perform ‘Hansel & Gretel’
By Staff Writer | February 23, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Ballet Excel Ohio will present Grimm’s fairy tale “Hansel & Gretel,” choreographed by Erich Yetter, March 11-12 at noon and 2 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. The performers, from Nan Klinger’s Excellence in Dance Studio, range from ages 8 to 18. The...

Akron to create public art inventory
By Staff Writer | February 16, 2023
AKRON — The City of Akron’s Public Art Commission is seeking an individual artist or group to help create and develop an electronic inventory of public art in Akron. Established in 2020, the Public Art Commission oversees the budget, strategy, collection and administration of the Plan for Public Art, according...
Belmonte wins PBA Tournament of Champions
By Craig Marks | March 23, 2023
FAIRLAWN — At the 2023 Professional Bowlers Association Tournament of Champions at AMF Riviera Lanes March 19, Jason Belmonte offered more proof that it isn’t how you start — it’s how you finish. Belmonte, 39, of Australia, was in 58th place after the first round, but at the end of...
Sports Events
By Staff Writer | March 23, 2023
Baseball • Monday, March 27, 5 p.m.: Copley vs. Norton at Norton High School • Monday, March 27, 5 p.m.: Firestone vs. Buchtel at Firestone Community Learning Center Softball • Tuesday, March 28, 5 p.m.: Woodridge vs. Mogadore at Woodridge High School • Thursday, March 30, 5 p.m.: Elms vs....
Senior to play college ball
By Staff Writer | March 16, 2023
BARBERTON — Family and friends gathered for a ceremonial signing and cake to celebrate Barberton High School senior Carter Macko continuing his academic and athletic career at the University of Mount Union. Pictured above from left are Renea Macko, Chris Macko, Carter Macko, Riley Helline and Cole Macko. Carter Macko...
Barberton chef hopes to help food scene
By Brian Lisik | March 23, 2023
BARBERTON — Since he was a child, becoming a chef has been a foregone conclusion for Alejandro Najar. After appearing on the 21st season of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s cooking...
West Side News & Notes
By Staff Writer | March 23, 2023
Akron reopens Police Oversight Board applications AKRON — Akron City Council has reopened applications to fill the vacant seat on the Citizens Police Oversight Board. Officials stated the application process...
Akron Council debates budget
By Eric Poston | March 23, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Several members of Akron City Council are raising concerns regarding a section in the approximately $792 million 2023 operating budget. The concerns surround Section 56, which has...
Springfield woman earns TOPS award
By Staff Writer | March 23, 2023
LAKEMORE — Marilyn Porter recently received the Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Centurion Award. To receive this award, recipients have to lose 100 pounds and maintain that weight loss for...
Copley continues safety facility project awards
By Brian Lisik | March 23, 2023
COPLEY — The Copley Board of Trustees March 14 approved a construction manager at risk (CMAR) contract with Infinity Construction Co. for the planned fire and police safety facility project,...
Tudor House power lines moving
By Brian Lisik | March 23, 2023
NEW FRANKLIN — The first phase of a state-funded seawall project at the New Franklin Tudor House is set to begin soon. New Franklin City Council March 15 approved a...