Local history: Akron beggar took soft approach to panhandling in 1960s
You could pass a man every day on the street and never get to know him.Tom Hendrick was such a guy.For more than a decade, he was the beggar of downtown Akron. That’s right. There was only one at the...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Dec. 2
AKRONVolunteers soughtAKRON: Volunteers are needed for the 18th annual First Night Akron, to be held at venues downtown Dec. 31 into New Year’s Day.More than 400 people are needed to greet guests,...
View ArticleArea deaths — Compiled Dec. 1
StarkLiebhart, Myndi B., 41, of Alliance. Died Wednesday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.WayneOrr, Nancy, 75, of Apple Creek. Died. Sunday. Auble, Orrville.Steiner, Matthew B., 91, of Carlisle, Pa.,...
View ArticleState of Ohio and partners raising, releasing endangered hellbenders into...
The state of Ohio and its partners are working to re-establish the endangered eastern hellbender in streams it once occupied in eastern Ohio.The hellbender is the largest amphibian in Ohio and one of...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Senior citizens lead YMCA race to help low-income families
“Tri Your Best” — a recent fundraiser with a unique twist at Akron’s University Park YMCA — yielded huge rewards, both for its participants and for low-income families needing financial assistance to...
View ArticleA look at Norton incivility
Sunday: A history of political discord.Today: Leaders offer little hope for change.
View ArticleNorton needs human touch to restore civility, but does the community want it?
If you like shouting, taunting, comedic stunts complete with props and passionate political appeals, Norton City Council is your kind of place.Meetings are at 7 p.m. Mondays. Show up early, the parking...
View ArticleAs City Yellow Cab celebrates 80th anniversary, some push for county to adopt...
Henry Davis has learned to listen to the folks who ride in the back seat of his taxicab.“A cab driver is sort of like a counselor,” the 70-year-old Akron man said while driving his leased, 2007 Crown...
View ArticleHopkins Airport opens 1,000 more parking spaces
CLEVELAND: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has opened a new surface lot to provide passengers with another on-site parking option.The Orange Lot allows passengers to avoid the additional time...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Tweeting up a storm
As of midnight on the last day of November, she had posted 63,064 tweets.She signed up for Twitter on March 12, 2009.That’s a span of 1,724 days.Even if we acknowledge that some folks don’t sleep much...
View ArticleRed Cross offers suggestions for National Day of Giving
With the devastating one-two punch taken from Mother Nature in recent weeks at home and abroad, the American Red Cross is asking people to consider disaster relief efforts when marking today’s National...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Dec. 2
AKRONShooting suspectAKRON: Akron police have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected in a shooting early Sunday.Michael A. Reid, 22, of Murray Avenue in Akron, is charged with felonious...
View ArticleAkron City Council again considers plans for controversial housing...
Akron City Council is again considering plans for a housing development in North Hill catered to veterans, the homeless and people with disabilities.Though the apartment complex, which would mirror one...
View ArticleArea deaths — Compiled Dec. 2
MEDINASpencer, Earl M., 75, of Brunswick. Died Saturday. Carlson.PORTAGEMoses, James Steven, 69, of Garrettsville. Died Sunday. Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson.Vincent, Daniel Lane, 34, of Garrettsville. Died...
View ArticleTwo Summit County department heads make a case for additional money for 2014
Summit County Board of Elections Director Joe Masich told County Council on Monday night his department needs a boost of $770,000 to operate in the black next year.Masich spoke to council during budget...
View ArticleCatholic Commission to honor director as Cosgrove award recipient
aren P. Leith is dedicated to loving the least of these.“Through her leadership, encouragement and collaboration, she has achieved action and advocacy for the poor, hungry, homeless, abused, disabled...
View ArticleYears later, medals awarded to Vietnam veteran and daughter of deceased WWII vet
Two Akron-area servicemen will receive medals tonight for honors earned long ago.Willard E. Caynor, 81, of Norton, who died in 2000, will be remembered for his service in the Army’s 6th Armored...
View ArticleAkron, nonprofit groups discuss moving homeless relief away from Northside area
On a frigid Friday evening last month, the face of homelessness could be seen in the shadows under the All-America Bridge in Akron.More than 70 homeless men and women received food, clothing and...
View ArticleAkron school district holds termination hearing for teacher accused of racist...
Akron Public Schools officials held a termination hearing Monday morning for a suspended Firestone High School teacher accused of posting racist comments on his personal Facebook page.Officials will...
View ArticleArea deaths — Dec. 4
MEDINAConley, Billy Ray, 80, of Spencer. Died Tuesday. Parker & Son.Fuller, Donald E., 76, formerly of Medina. Died Tuesday. Waite & Son.PORTAGEFurda, Irene, 87, of Garrettsville. Died Friday....
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