Malik sets vision, goals for Akron
By Eric Poston | June 1, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — When Shammas Malik was interning during law school in Washington, D.C., he thought that was where he wanted to work. Now he is only months away from...
DAR pins Vietnam veterans
By Staff Writer | June 1, 2023
COVENTRY — The Catherine Richards Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Pin of the Vietnam War to four veterans May 28 at...
Fire teams in showdown
By Staff Writer | June 1, 2023
CUYAHOGA FALLS — The Falls Fire Showdown Smoke on the Water will return to Downtown Cuyahoga Falls June 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. The event, sponsored by the City...
Area volunteers help local veteran
By Staff Writer | May 25, 2023
FIRESTONE PARK — The Home Depot Foundation and Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio (RTNEO) teamed up recently to make accessibility modifications and improvements to the home of Anthony Aman, a local...
Wallhaven fire station work begins
By Staff Writer | May 25, 2023
WALLHAVEN — City of Akron officials including Mayor Dan Horrigan, Fire Chief Joseph Natko, Akron City Council members and representatives from Kenmore Construction and Metis Construction Services, shown above, gathered...
Smoked meats on the water
By Brian Lisik | May 25, 2023
COVENTRY — Donnie Boyer has been a part of the bar industry in Northeast Ohio for a quarter of a century. Boyer said his is latest business venture, the opening...
West Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | June 1, 2023
WEST AKRON: On May 13 police investigated theft of a pit bull from the porch of a Winton Avenue home. The dog was wearing a body harness that was attached to a chain. The owner told police she believes someone unhooked the chain and stole him. Several hours later police...
South Side Neighborhood Watch
By Staff Writer | June 1, 2023
BARBERTON: Police observed a vehicle cross two lanes of traffic and pull into a parking lot April 26. They determined the driver had two warrants, and the 21st Street Southwest woman was turned over to the New Franklin Police Department. Police saw a vehicle speeding and then go into the...
Barberton man questions diversion of insurance money
Letter to the Editor | May 25, 2023
At the Barberton City Council meeting from May 15, Mr. [Shaun Rocky] Jaber [Ward 4] and Mr. [Thomas] Heitic [at-large], ([chair and member of] City Properties, Parks & Recreation Committee...
Springfield man lauds fire department
Letter to the Editor | May 18, 2023
I want to thank Capt. [Steve] Simich and the Springfield Fire Department for their kind outreach to Mr. Alexandru Moruz from Romania by allowing him to spend a shift with...
Bath woman questions Montrose TIF
Letter to the Editor | May 18, 2023
Driving through Montrose to visit shops, restaurants and offices I never realized it was an economically blighted area. Sure, the pandemic was hard on us all. We lost some businesses,...
Richfield trustees thank voters
Letter to the Editor | May 18, 2023
To the residents of Richfield Township: Thank you for supporting our 1.1-mill waste hauling levy in the May 2 Primary/Special Election. You battled a steady rain and even some snowflakes...
Highland honors Pride Award winners
By Patrick Shade | June 1, 2023
GRANGER — The Highland Local School District Board of Education recognized the annual Highland Pride award recipients at its May 22 meeting. One district staff member and one community member are chosen annually for their contributions to the school district, according to district officials. This year, Marie Baker and Terri...
Barberton Schools OKs cautious five-year forecast
By Brian Lisik | June 1, 2023
BARBERTON — Barberton City Schools Treasurer Craig McKendry presented the district’s latest five-year forecast at the May 24 Board of Education meeting. McKendry said while some parts of the forecast, for July 2022 through June 2027 are predictable, other aspects of it are not. He added he expects revenue to...
Revere Schools building projects to begin
By Chris Partis | May 25, 2023
BATH — Revere Local Schools will embark on a number of building projects after classes end June 6. At the Revere Schools Board of Education meeting May 16, the Facilities and Grounds Committee reported roof repairs at Revere Middle School are slated to begin June 8, as is the installation...

‘A Taste of Urban Vision’ planned
By Abby Cymerman | June 1, 2023
AKRON — Urban Vision, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry in the North Hill neighborhood, will host its annual fundraiser, “A Taste of Urban Vision,” June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its headquarters, 749 Blaine Ave. This foodie festival will offer samples of international dishes such as chicken and...

Live “Little Mermaid” now part of our world
By Craig Marks | May 25, 2023
While there was no glaring need for a live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” now one exists. The new version, directed by Rob Marshall, is as pleasant as it is unnecessary, and if Disney can’t be convinced to get out of the recycling business, this might be the best we...

Lock 3 events return in June
By Staff Writer | May 18, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — Akron’s Lock 3 Park’s 21st season of concerts, festivals and entertainment returns in June. Due to ongoing improvements in Lock 3 Park, the Rock the Lock concerts, Saturday concerts and movie events will be held in Lock 3’s Backyard, located behind the original stage, next to The...

Biodiversity in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
By Jennie Vasarhelyi | May 11, 2023
CVNP — Nature is full of opportunities for awe and wonder, especially when you pay attention to its details. During my visits I am routinely rewarded with surprising sightings. This spring I saw a peregrine falcon use its incredible speed to chase hawks away from its nest and a squirrel...
Season ends for local lacrosse teams
By Andy Harris | June 1, 2023
GREATER AKRON — In one of the toughest, deepest regions in Ohio for boys and girls varsity lacrosse, four local teams made their mark not just with solid regular seasons, but with strong tournament runs. Although the year came to a close for each of the four in the regional...
STVM tops Coventry to win softball district championship
By Eric Poston | May 25, 2023
CANTON — The St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) softball team won the Division II Northeast 4 District Championship May 18, beating Coventry High School 10-7 at Willig Softball Complex. The team is shown above celebrating after the win. STVM senior pitcher Nori Talley is pictured at near right as...
Coventry, Springfield track in postseason
By Andy Harris | May 18, 2023
COVENTRY/SPRINGFIELD — Fresh off the meat grinder that is Metro Athletic Conference (MAC) track and field, the Springfield Spartans and Coventry Comets are set to start in postseason competition. Both squads have had standout performances, setting the stage for district, regional and state meet aspirations. Here’s a look at the...
County offering ‘Age Friendly’ designation
By Maria Lindsay | June 1, 2023
SUMMIT COUNTY — Summit County officials are taking another step toward making the county more welcoming to older adults. County efforts to become “age friendly” began in 2019 after officials...
Broadband coming to parts of Copley
By Brian Lisik | June 1, 2023
COPLEY — Copley is partnering with Summit County and Fairlawn to bring broadband internet service into the township by extending the FairlawnGig along Jacoby Road, from Ridgewood Road south to...
Malik sets vision, goals for Akron
By Eric Poston | June 1, 2023
DOWNTOWN AKRON — When Shammas Malik was interning during law school in Washington, D.C., he thought that was where he wanted to work. Now he is only months away from...
DAR pins Vietnam veterans
By Staff Writer | June 1, 2023
COVENTRY — The Catherine Richards Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Pin of the Vietnam War to four veterans May 28 at...
Sharon trustees teach government to students
By Patrick Shade | June 1, 2023
SHARON — The Sharon Board of Trustees met at Sharon Elementary for its May 23 meeting, which also served as an assembly to teach students how township government works. Trustees...
Springfield officials reviewing road levy
By Brian Lisik | June 1, 2023
SPRINGFIELD — With a 1.5-mill road levy expiring this year, the Springfield Board of Trustees approved legislation May 25 requesting the Summit County Fiscal Officer determine the revenue that would...