Hudson council takes step toward demolishing former Youth Development Center
HUDSON: City Council on Wednesday approved a motion to declare its intention to demolish all buildings on the former Youth Development Center property on Hines Hill Road.Council member Hal DeSaussure...
View ArticleWorld War II veteran recalls how Pearl Harbor changed his life
The waves that ripped across America after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were felt in Akron by Bill Bond.At age 18, he had a day off from his job at Firestone Tire & Rubber when the news...
View ArticleWadsworth YMCA to open this month
WADSWORTH: Workers are putting the finishing touches on the soon-to-open Wadsworth YMCA Community Center.Executive Director Maureen Mizerak said the pools have been filled and the fitness equipment is...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Girl recovers from brain tumor to dance again
Mackenzie Alexis Roach was happily planning last year for her big debut: dancing in the coveted Nutcracker.But that all changed in a blink of a eye.“Our daughter was selected last year to dance in...
View ArticleStow Municipal Court pays its own way in fine fashion
STOW: When northern Summit County’s municipal court moved from Cuyahoga Falls to Stow in 2009, the honeymoon with its new city was marred by a $1 million deficit and concerns from some city officials...
View ArticleLocal news briefs - Dec. 7
BARBERTONIntersection closedBARBERTON: The intersection at Fifth Street NE and Fairview Avenue in Barberton will be closed for sewer repairs starting 6:30 a.m. on Monday.The work is expected to last up...
View ArticleSleep-out for the homeless at Akron church
The congregation at Cross Road Unity Church is providing an opportunity to help the homeless while gaining a better understanding of homelessness during its annual three-day sleep-out. The sleep-out...
View ArticleBusiness news — Dec. 7
AIRLINESAmerican pilots OK contractPilots at American Airlines approved a new labor contract, which could clear the way for consideration of a merger with US Airways.The pilots’ union announced Friday...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Woman honors sister’s cancer battle by helping Ronald...
Moved by the outpouring of support her 16-year-old sister Abbey has received, especially from the ETC All-American Youth Show Choir community, since being diagnosed last summer with bone cancer, Megan...
View ArticleStray puppy grows into his own, helps remind dog owners of license rules
When John Conley first saw the puppy a warden had delivered to Summit County Animal Control, the bulldog-mix stray weighed all of 3 pounds.He was so tiny when he was found wandering on an Akron street,...
View ArticleBarberton polka king Frankie Spetich dead at 88
For more than six decades, Frankie Spetich performed, wrote, sang, arranged, taught and promoted his beloved Slovenian-style polka and button-box accordion to fans and students throughout Northeast...
View ArticleLive Nativity at Akron church offers hope at Christmas
Steve Scheffer has been busy working with a crew at his church to create a “Christmas city” that will help people step away from the hectic pace of the holiday season and take time to reflect.“We want...
View ArticleArea deaths — Dec. 7
STARKMueller, Norma J., 83, of Alliance. Died Thursday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.WAYNEPalmer, Bonnie, 75, of Wooster. Died Friday. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek.OTHERSimpson, Hugh Parks, 92, of Ocala,...
View ArticleCopley Township exotic farm animal owner is dead
Lorenza Pearson, an animal exhibitor, breeder and owner of the former L&L Exotic Animal Farm in Copley Township, has died.Mr. Pearson, 64, who died Tuesday, was born in Columbus, Ga., but spent...
View ArticleSchedule a presentation. Find support
SCHEDULE AN EVENT OR FIND SUPPORT■ The Hidden in Plain Sight program is a traveling exhibit. Adults-only groups interested in scheduling a free presentation should email Marcie Mason at...
View ArticleProgram teaches parents to look for signs of trouble
The boy hadn’t been a problem. He was an honor student, played sports and attended church. His parents never thought about looking for signs of trouble. But a telephone call from the high school in...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Turning sour on charity giving
Traditionally, this is the time of year when we most feel the spirit of giving.So why am I feeling a lot less spirited this year?I’ll tell you why: The more I find out how big charities operate, the...
View ArticleTeen facing jury trial in juvenile court for rape, murder
By Ed MeyerBeacon Journal staff writerBarberton teen D’Marques Jones is going to trial Monday in Summit County Juvenile Court in connection with the rape and murder of his half-sister, Makayla Jones,...
View ArticleCelebrations
CommunityRebecca R. Clark received the credential of certified administrator of volunteer services by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration, a nationwide organization that certifies...
View ArticleApartment complex, new restaurant planned for Kent
Downtown Kent, which has been winding down its $100 million makeover, will probably start up the earthmovers again in the next couple of months.A development officials refer to as “Building C” has one...
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