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Akron announces second annual Sports and Wellness grant recipients
Another $100,000 in sports and wellness grants for 50 organizations will be distributed in Akron amid efforts to prevent youth violence. While a $2,000 grant might not seem like much, community organizations say they can make that money go a long way. Jamar Blackmon, executive director of GOALGETTA Academy, said...
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Which mass-produced toy got its start in Akron during the 1880s? Take our news quiz
Since holiday decorations hit stores with alarming speed following Halloween, we thought you might be thinking of gift-giving ideas, especially toys for the tots. A quick look back into Akron’s history reveals a rich vein of toy-making going on in what some dubbed “The Original North Pole.” An Akron inventor may have changed the course of toy making starting in downtown Akron. What toy did he mass produce, making it accessible to children all over?
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Akron Leader Publications
Akron Leader Publications
Akron Council updated on leaf removal program
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The leaves are falling, and the City of Akron is gearing up for another season of its leaf removal program but with a few changes. Akron Service Director Chris Ludle said the city hired 30 seasonal employees to help with the program and also will use half of the staff from the parks and highway divisions.
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Medina County Gazette
Medina Candlelight Walk returns Nov. 20-22
MEDINA — The 42nd annual Medina Candlelight Walk will bring tree lighting, a parade, fireworks and new attractions to the Square Nov. 20-22. Main Street Medina Events Director Angela Mansier said additions include train rides on Friday and a Nativity animal petting zoo on Sunday. “We’re bringing in an...
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Chronicle-Telegram
Striking JFS workers no longer picketing in front of County Administration Building in downtown Elyria
Striking Lorain County Job and Family Services workers, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2192, no longer are picketing in front of the County Administration Building on Middle Avenue in Elyria. Gina Jones, JFS unit chairperson at UAW Local 2192, confirmed this week in a text message that the union...