Foodbank expansion project begins
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
AKRON — On Jan. 24, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank supporters signed a 21-foot beam that will be placed in a new expansion project at the Foodbank’s main campus in Akron. The...
New DSSS operations center opens
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
AKRON — County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) Director Michael Vinay and County Council members held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new DSSS Operations Management...
Akron Woman’s City Club marks centennial
By Chris Partis | February 2, 2023
WEST AKRON — Thousands of area residents travel West Exchange Street every day, driving by an important part of Akron’s past, present and future as they pass the historic Grey...
Metro Parks, others offer winter sports activities
By Eric Poston | February 2, 2023
GREATER AKRON — As the weather turns cold and snowy, there are plenty of winter activities for people of all ages being offered in Summit Metro Parks. “Spending more time...
Catherine Richards DAR marks anniversary
January 26, 2023
GREEN — The Daughters of the American Revolution, Catherine Richards Chapter, celebrated its seventh anniversary Jan. 7 with 72 members. The chapter has participated in parades and a Vietnam 50th...
St. Sebastian wins first at Power of the Pen event
By Staff Writer | January 26, 2023
WEST AKRON — The St. Sebastian Parish School seventh-grade Power of the Pen team won first place at a Jan. 7 district tournament at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. In...
South Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
COVENTRY: On Jan. 20, Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Manchester Road business for two men involved in an altercation, with one of them reportedly having a gun. One man admitted he had a gun but said it was in his backpack and he did not use it...
West Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
WEST AKRON: Police patrolling Noble Avenue Jan. 23 spotted a vehicle that was reported stolen from Copley and stopped the driver. She provided a false identity and said she borrowed it from a friend named Jasmine in Akron. The theft report described the suspect as a Jasmine, and police identified...

Black History Month should include review of suicide rates
Letter to the Editor | February 2, 2023
Black History Month is an annual observance and celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their significant role in U.S. history. While there is much to...
Woodridge recognizes school board members
Letter to the Editor | January 19, 2023
School board members exemplify local citizen control and decision-making in education. They volunteer hundreds of hours and an immeasurable amount of energy to ensure that our schools are providing the...
Reducing food waste in school lunch boxes
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
It’s estimated that a family of four spends about $1,500 a year on food that goes uneaten, but you can help save food and money and improve your kids’ health through these tips to help reduce food waste in your child’s packed lunch. • Get your children’s input on what...
Revere officials honor school board
By Chris Partis | January 26, 2023
BATH — During the Jan. 17 Revere Local Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Tefs announced January is School Board Recognition Month and thanked board members Hayden Hajdu, Claudia Hower, Mike Kahoe, Keith Malick and Diana Sabitsch for their dedication to Revere Schools and their service. Also during the...
South Side Education News & Notes
By Staff Writer | January 26, 2023
Springfield Schools placing emergency levy on ballot LAKEMORE — During a special Jan. 24 meeting, the Springfield Local Schools Board of Education approved the second motion needed to place a $1,738,000 emergency levy on the May 2 Special/Primary Election ballot. District officials have stated the five-year levy equates to 3.9...

Volunteering at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
By Jennie Vasarhelyi | January 19, 2023
PENINSULA — Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host an open house where you can learn about volunteer opportunities in supporting your local national park Jan. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Happy Days Lodge, located at 500 W. Streetsboro Road. Cuyahoga Valley National Park benefits tremendously from Americans’ generosity...

Winter hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
By Jennie Vasarhelyi | December 22, 2022
CVNP — Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a park for all seasons, with programs throughout the year. The park lists its programs on the online calendar at nps.gov/cuva. The hiking series takes you to places you might not find on your own, as well as offers the safety and socialization...

Pandora action-packed in “Way of Water”
By Craig Marks | December 15, 2022
This is not breaking news, but James Cameron can do action. The climactic scenes in “Avatar: The Way of Water” are what you’d expect from the director who helmed “Aliens,” the first two “Terminator” films and the original “Avatar.” Thunderous, fiery explosions fill the screen. Heroes and villains duke it...

Akron on Deck II now available
By Staff Writer | December 8, 2022
GREATER AKRON — Art x Love has released a second set of Akron on Deck playing cards featuring designs of Akron icons and landmarks created by local artists. As with the first set of playing cards (released in 2020), local artists will equally split royalties from 40% of gross sales,...
Buchtel, STVM looking for strong bowling
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
AKRON — A bowling battle between two Akron schools will take place Feb. 7 at Riviera Lanes as Buchtel Community Learning Center takes on St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM). For Buchtel, it’s a chance to step outside City Series competition and battle a neighborhood rival. Buchtel head coach Annette...
Sports Events
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
Basketball • Monday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.: STVM vs. VASJ (girls) at STVM • Tuesday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.: Copley vs. Revere (boys) at Revere High School • Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.: Coventry vs. Canton Central Catholic (boys) at Coventry High School • Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.: Manchester...
Our Lady of the Elms rebuilding basketball program
By Eric Poston | January 26, 2023
WEST AKRON — Our Lady of the Elms basketball Director “KT” Hampton is optimistic the basketball program at the school will continue to grow and help bring back a high school team. Hampton said the school has not had a high school basketball team since 2020 but does offer third...
West Side News & Notes
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
Group challenging White Pond land sale in court WEST AKRON — LEAD for Pollinators and several local residents are challenging the recent White Pond Drive property land sale. Mendenhall Law...
Foodbank expansion project begins
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
AKRON — On Jan. 24, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank supporters signed a 21-foot beam that will be placed in a new expansion project at the Foodbank’s main campus in Akron. The...
New DSSS operations center opens
By Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
AKRON — County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) Director Michael Vinay and County Council members held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new DSSS Operations Management...
Council learns Animal Control plans
By Maria Lindsay | February 2, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council approved on first reading a one-year contract with Good Life Veterinary Preventative Care for veterinarian services at the Animal Control Facility for a cost...
Akron Woman’s City Club marks centennial
By Chris Partis | February 2, 2023
WEST AKRON — Thousands of area residents travel West Exchange Street every day, driving by an important part of Akron’s past, present and future as they pass the historic Grey...
Metro Parks, others offer winter sports activities
By Eric Poston | February 2, 2023
GREATER AKRON — As the weather turns cold and snowy, there are plenty of winter activities for people of all ages being offered in Summit Metro Parks. “Spending more time...