Jewell Cardwell: Centenarian offers musings on work, marriage and fashion
She’s the oldest resident — both in terms of tenure and age — at the Sutliff II apartment building in Cuyahoga Falls.For those reasons and more, Edith Mae (Starry) Parker is widely regarded as the...
View ArticleCafe and cupcake shop will change hands, not name
GREEN: Blake Williams has earned his reputation as the “social director and compliment guy” at the cafe that bears his name.Customers at Blake’s Cafe & Cupcakery on Town Park Boulevard looked...
View ArticleDistrict to get $40.3 million for leasing 6,500 acres at Seneca Lake for...
NEW PHILADELPHIA: The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District on Friday approved a $40.3 million natural gas lease for 6,500 acres at Seneca Lake in Guernsey and Noble counties. The lease with...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Feb. 16
AKRON SCHOOLSRace for CaseAKRON: Case Elementary will hold its first 5K race and one-mile fun run May 4.All proceeds will go directly to an education fund for the benefit of Case students.The 5K entry...
View ArticlePolice blotter — Feb. 17
Summit CountyAkronArrestsA Lansing Road man, 34, was charged with theft. Police said he took money from customers for work to be completed but never turned the money over to his employer, CTI General...
View ArticleArea deaths — Feb. 16
STARKSpano, Donald, 69, of Alliance. Died Friday. Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke.WAYNEEllsworth, Patricia A., 87, of West Salem. Died Thursday. Matteson.Massaro, Edward R., 83, of Wooster. Died Wednesday....
View ArticleReunions
• Akron South High School Class of 1963 will hold its 60-year reunion Aug. 30-31. Contact Cheryl Scrutchins-Sadler at cheryl6@uakron.edu or Loraine Vinson-Woods at 330-253-7265. • Preliminary planning...
View ArticleFive hurt in Fairlawn car crash
Beacon Journal staff reportFairlawn: Three adults and two children were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday near Summit Mall, authorities said.Fairlawn Fire Lt. Dave Young said the injured were...
View ArticleCelebrations — Feb. 17
EducationThe Ohio Lottery selected Myra Watkins as its Teacher of the Month for January in Region 7, which covers the Akron-Canton area. She teaches eighth-grade social studies at Hartford Middle...
View ArticleGreen fire chief Calderone to leave post in March
GREEN: Robert “Bob” Calderone knew as a youngster he would someday be a member of the safety forces. After all, the name Calderone was synonymous with firefighting in the rural farming community in the...
View ArticleHundreds brave icy water at Polar Bear Jump
It was a good week, Rich Roth’s family says. But in the two previous weeks, his sons had to carry their father up the stairs.The Copley resident and retired financial adviser visited the hospital a...
View ArticleSusan G. Komen for the Cure events and resources
Race for the Cure events, resourcesKathy Giller is co-chair of the Akron Race for the Cure that will be held July 28 at Firestone Stadium and Firestone Country Club.The Giller team will hold a...
View ArticleSeniors increasingly putting off retirement
WOOSTER: Even at age 70, Ron Hustwit has no itch to retire.He has taught philosophy full time at the College of Wooster for 46 years and, unlike many friends and colleagues who chose to retire long...
View ArticleAkronite Lee Giller inspires others as he fights stage IV male breast cancer
Lee Giller has gotten used to the confused looks on people’s faces when he tells them he has stage IV male breast cancer.“They are dumbfounded,” said Giller, who was first diagnosed nearly eight years...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Soap Box Derby rolling out welcome mat for youth with autism
Drum roll, please, for the International Soap Box Derby for bringing the Autism Society of Greater Akron under its tent.“This partnership between two great nonprofits will bring more awareness to...
View ArticleCharity events — week of Feb. 18
This WeekWednesdayMedina County Arts Council 30th Anniversary Dinner — 6:30 p.m. at Rustic Hills Country Club. Dinner, music by MacKaren, program and recognitions. $35. 330-725-6443.ThursdayAkron Civic...
View ArticleLocal history: What in the world is a Witan?
Put on your thinking cap. It’s time for a pop quiz.Question: What is the definition of Witan?1. A small island in the South Pacific.2. An exotic species of flowering vine.3. A popular brand of wicker...
View ArticleStow seeks public’s input on school safety
A task force looking at the safety of Stow schools and public buildings is seeking input through a survey.Responses will be confidential, and participants will not be asked to provide email addresses...
View ArticleDetails: Witan’s French Market
DetailsWhat: Witan’s 36th annual French Market.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.Where: Todaro’s Party Center, 1820...
View ArticleJury selection in Craigslist case to take place at Civic Theatre
The man who testified that he ran for his life and escaped after being shot in the elbow by Richard Beasley is expected to be the government’s chief witness in Beasley’s capital murder trial.Scott...
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