Local news briefs — May 22
AKRONPeace WalkAKRON: The City of Akron PeaceMakers, a youth civic/anti-crime program, will hold its third annual Youth Peace Walk at 10 a.m. Monday at Lock 3 downtown. The public is invited to...
View ArticleHigh school seniors get advice, gifts
STOW: More than 400 seniors gathered in the Stow-Munroe Falls High School auditorium Wednesday morning for the second annual Make A Difference program.The senior recognition ceremony featured Mayor...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — May 24
AKRONHacking helpAKRON: Assistant law directors will answer questions from residents about the hacking of Akron’s website again today at community centers across the city.From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., they...
View ArticleFalls man gets 8 years in prison for 12th DUI
A 70-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man was sentenced to eight years in prison following a conviction on his 12th drunken driving offense, authorities said.Edward A. South, of Highpoint Lane, was sentenced by...
View ArticleAkron schools charged for Louisiana landfill cleanup
No one knows exactly what’s costing Akron schools and taxpayers $4,000.The board members who unanimously voted for the appropriation know they are paying for something that weighs about 1,000 pounds....
View ArticleArea deaths
STARKCooper, Ralph A., 69, of Alliance. Died Monday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.Waggenspack, Virginia (Gabor), of Alliance. Died Wednesday. Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke.WAYNEBorders, Garnet, 80, of...
View ArticleFalls set to rock in the Summer
CUYAHOGA FALLS: The sounds of Summer start today in Cuyahoga Falls with the return of Rockin’ on the River.This is the 27th year for the free, outdoor concert series, held at Falls River Square from 5...
View ArticleUA, marketing firm finalize sale of Rubber Bowl
The University of Akron has finalized the sale of the Rubber Bowl, and the new owner is poised to begin gutting the facility for its new life.Sean Mason, president of Team 1 Marketing, said the company...
View ArticleCopley-Fairlawn educator to head Ohio's largest teachers union
COPLEY TWP.: Instead of passing out bright yellow “good-work cones” and stuffed animals to her best-behaved first-graders, Becky Higgins will be fighting right-to-work legislation in Columbus and...
View ArticlePhotographer David Bryan Lile sees magic in old buildings
When David Bryan Lile walks down a street, his eyes dart back and forth — his finger is always ready to capture an image.A photographer of architecture and buildings, Lile sees beauty in bricks,...
View ArticleStar Student: Kylie Warner, Walsh Jesuit
Walsh JesuitGPA: 4.341; Rank: (School does not rank.)College: Columbia UniversityIn my best moments, I would like to think I resemble Elizabeth Bennet, the gloriously spirited heroine of Jane Austen’s...
View ArticleStar Student: Trevor Wendt, Jackson
JacksonGPA: 4.55; Rank: (School does not rank.)College: Ohio State UniversityJackson High School has provided me with numerous rewarding experiences that have shaped who I am today. However, perhaps...
View ArticleStar Student: Patrick Zhang, Revere
RevereGPA: 4.37; Rank: 1 of 230College: Brown UniversityTo all the people who have helped me in my four-year journey through high school: Thank you.It’s you and the moments we’ve spent with each other...
View ArticleStar Student: Michelle Zhou, Revere
RevereGPA: 4.37; Rank: 2 of 230College: UndecidedAn open letter to my family:To my dad,When I first heard your life story in seventh grade, it felt unreal to me. Your actions during my elementary...
View ArticleAbout Connie Gan
Personal: 17, attended Hudson High School.Future plans: Enrolled at Washington University in St. Louis, with plans to major in chemical engineering or biomedical engineering en route to career as a...
View ArticleAbout George Moresea
Personal: 18, attended Green High School; born in Pittsburgh and moved to Green at age 2.Future plans: Attend the University of Dayton and major in chemical engineering, possibly moving into a...
View ArticleStar Student: Hudson swimmer Connie Gan rises to the test
HUDSON: If being a doctor is hereditary, then the profession skipped a generation in Connie Gan’s family.Her parents emigrated from China in the 1990s amid an Internet boom. They found fitting careers...
View ArticleStar Student: George Moresea of Green builds future on love of math, science
GREEN: George Moresea decided as a high school freshman he wanted to become Green High’s valedictorian at graduation.Four years later, he will graduate first in a class of 265 students in ceremonies...
View ArticleMemorial Day observances in Akron-Canton area
Here are Memorial Day observances in the Akron area:TODAYBath Township — 1 p.m. wreath-laying ceremony at Rose Hill Burial Park, 3653 W. Market St. Refreshments will be served.SUNDAYAkron — 1 p.m....
View ArticleArea deaths
MEDINAPoling, Oral T., 94, of Wadsworth. Died Thursday. Hilliard-Rospert.STARKCharlton, David A., 59, of Alliance. Died Thursday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.Rittenhouse Jr., James S., 83, of Alliance....
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