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Medina crews work to collect leaves across the city

MEDINA — Medina crews are working 12-hour days six days a week to collect leaves after equipment problems and staffing shortages complicated the start of the city’s annual pickup program. Service Director Nino Piccoli told Medina City Council on Monday that all three of the city’s leaf collection...

Medina, OH · 2d

Akron Beacon Journal

New Lodi Woods Nature Preserve opens Thursday in Medina County

A family retreat in Lodi is about to become Medina County Park District's 25th park. The Medina County Park District has announced that it will be opening the Lodi Woods Nature Preserve on Thursday, Nov. 12. A short dedication ceremony will be held at noon. The 67-acre park will feature a north-south hiking trail that rises some 50 feet from its start to finish. Parks Director Nathan Eppink said the property was initially purchased years ago by a family, whose name was not released, as an investment. Over the ensuing years, he said, the family used the property for hiking, camping and a place to ride ATVs. Eppink said they came to appreciate the property's natural beauty and offered to sell it to the park district for preservation. “Throughout the county, we’re able to do more thanks to unique and creative partnerships,” Eppink said. “Lodi Woods is no different. Our collaboration with the library is what makes public access here possible.” In partnership with the Medina County Library District, parking and restrooms for the preserve will be provided at the Lodi Library at 635 Wooster Street. Aside from the library, access for nearby residents to the trails will be available

Medina County, OH · 4d

ideastream.org

Kent State professor awaits decision in S.B. 1 investigation

Kent State University professor allegedly violated Senate Bill 1. Ohio Senate Bill 1 became state law in 2025 with the aim of limiting diversity, equity and inclusion programs and reducing bias in public universities in Ohio. Critics say S.B. 1 harms academic freedom and restricts discussions on controversial topics. One of its first tests has come in an investigation against a Kent State University adjunct professor who has been accused of anti-Christian bias, which he denies.

Kent, OH · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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Bath Township Surgery Center Ranked Ohio’s Best for Second Straight Year

BATH TOWNSHIP — The Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health and Wellness has been ranked Ohio’s best ambulatory surgery center by Newsweek, the second consecutive year the Bath Township center has taken the top spot in the state, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Nov. 12. Ambulatory surgery centers are where a growing share […]

Akron, OH · 3d

WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

Ohio town may have inspired ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

"We're hoping that it will bring people to Bedford and that people would be curious about it and see what a wonderful town it is now," one historical society member said.

Bedford, OH · 2d

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Historic Akron Soap Company building converted into 53 new apartments

An 1893 soap factory that later made cereal and paint, and an attached 1919 warehouse, have been transformed into 53 apartments close to downtown Akron. The $14 million soap factory project represents the first time that Oriana House, a community corrections and behavioral health agency, has moved into market-rate housing. The decision to do so came after the group acquired the old factory at 243 Furnace St., about a half mile northeast of Luigi’s and less than a mile from downtown.

Akron, OH · 6d

hoodline.com

Bedford, Ohio, Stakes Its Claim as the Real Bedford Falls

Neither Bedford, Ohio, nor Seneca Falls, New York, has conclusive evidence that it inspired Bedford Falls in It's a Wonderful Life. Bedford’s case centers on a family letter described by former television anchor Tim Taylor, who grew up in the Ohio suburb: he says his aunt wrote that director Frank Capra visited around 1945, a year before the film reached theaters.

Bedford, OH · 1d

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Construction at Dr. Bob’s House highlights Akron’s 12-step legacy

It all began with a meeting in Akron in 1935 between two men struggling with alcoholism. Bill Wilson, a New York businessman, met with Dr. Robert Smith, an Akron surgeon known as Dr. Bob, at 855 Ardmore Ave. in Highland Square. Their conversation helped lay the foundation for Alcoholics Anonymous,...

Akron, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

Akron Schools Spokeswoman Sues District in Federal Court, Alleging Bias

Akron Public Schools’ own spokesperson is suing the district in federal court. Stacey Hodoh, the district’s director of strategic communication, media, community relations and outreach since 2024, filed a lawsuit Nov. 12 in U.S. District Court alleging discrimination and retaliation, and she is also suing Superintendent Mary Outley for retaliation and defamation, according to the […]

hudson.oh.us

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Boston Mills Road Closure on November 19

The Boston Mills Road Multi-Use Path Project is nearing completion, with installation of the new pedestrian bridge scheduled for Thursday, November 19. A full closure of Boston Mills Road at the bridge, just west of Lake Forest Drive, is anticipated for one day to allow crews to safely install the bridge.

Hudson, OH · 2d

News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Akron mayor accepts all 9 housing recommendations from city's Civic Assembly

After months of discussion, Mayor Shammas Malik and city leaders have accepted all nine housing recommendations proposed back in May from Akron’s first Civic Assembly.

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Nightly Closures Hit Akron’s Central Interchange Starting Monday for Bridge Work

Nightly closures at Akron’s Central Interchange start Monday, Nov. 16, as crews install an Interstate 77 pedestrian bridge, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced in a news release reported by the Akron Beacon Journal. The closures run in three phases through Saturday morning, Nov. 21, each with a signed detour, ODOT said. In the first […]

Akron, OH · 1d

Cleveland.com

Humane Society of Summit County to host Illuminate & Celebrate event soon

AKRON, Ohio – The Humane Society of Summit County will host its Illuminate & Celebrate event on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 3-6 p.m. Event attendees can honor beloved pets and the people who love them with a luminary, shop local vendors, contribute to the pet food and supply donation drive and visit the new Fowler Family Memorial Garden. Event admission is free. The cost to purchase a luminary is $25.

Summit County, OH · 3d

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Akron to Launch Housing Docket, Open Code Database in Push on Nine Ideas

Akron will launch a dedicated housing docket in Akron Municipal Court in the first quarter of 2027, open a publicly accessible housing code violations database, and resume administrative hearings to strengthen housing code enforcement, Mayor Shammas Malik announced at a Nov. 12 event at the Well Community Development Corporation, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. The […]

Akron, OH · 21h

Akron Beacon Journal

Tests show digging at dump site did not upset Springfield Twp. wells

Test results from a clutch of Springfield Township wells are in, and the news is good for neighbors who feared that a now-vacated construction project had fouled their water supply. Following the excavation of an old dump site during a residential build, officials from Summit County Public Health and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency tested nearby wells . The results showed that the wells weren't affected by the refuse, Ohio Department of Health (ODH) representative Ken Gordon said via email. "Ohio EPA sent the results to the Ohio Department of Health and asked us to analyze them," Gordon said. "ODH did so and found no evidence that the well water was impacted." Anthony Chenault, a spokesman for the Ohio EPA, said via email on Nov. 10, that the waste hasn't been identified, but seems to date back to the early 1900s before Ohio EPA regulations were established. "At the request of Summit County Public Health," Chenault said, "the property owner has restored the area with soil cover. This, coupled with the fact private well samples showed no evidence of impacted drinking water, is why Ohio EPA has no plans to remediate the site." Summit County Public Health spokeswoman Dawn Meyers

Summit County, OH · 1d

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Akron Public Schools director of communication sues district

Akron Public Schools spokesperson Stacey Hodoh has sued the district for alleged retaliation, harassment and bullying. Hodoh’s lawsuit, filed in federal court on Nov. 12, alleges she was not paid for additional work performed while serving as the interim IT director and that she was targeted for defending prior custodial supervisor Darian Johnson, among other issues. She is representing herself in court.

Akron Leader Publications

City of Akron awards $100,000 in sports, wellness grants

WEST AKRON — At a Nov. 6 event at Ed Davis Community Center, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced 50 local organizations will receive $100,000 in funding through the city’s Sports and Wellness Grants Program. Now in its second year, the program supports community organizations providing sports, mentorship, after-school...

Akron, OH · 3d

hoodline.com

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East Cleveland's Huron Place High-Rise Expected Down Around Christmas

East Cleveland's long-vacant Huron Place Apartments is finally on a demolition calendar. The Cuyahoga Land Bank is leading the takedown of the former 254-unit high-rise, and the main building is expected to come down around Christmas. The wait is the part worth sitting with. The complex has been empty for...

East Cleveland, OH · 1d

Cleveland.com

Free Thanksgiving dinner open to all in Twinsburg

TWINSBURG, Ohio — Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township will offer a free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 24 at the Twinsburg Community Center, with residents and nonresidents alike welcome to attend. “This event is our way of giving back to the community and ensuring everyone has a place at the table this...

Twinsburg, OH · 3d

betterkenmore.org

BOO on The BLVD Brings Nearly 1,200 to Kenmore

Candy buckets in hand, costumes around every corner, and nearly 1,200 people filling Kenmore Boulevard—BOO on The BLVD brought Halloween to life in a big way this year! More volunteers than ever lined the street to hand out candy, including government officials, local business owners, community organizations, and neighborhood residents. Two pop-up performances added a theatrical twist, with Rubber City Theatre performing a number from The Addams Family Musical and Firestone CLC bringing a number from Little Shop of Horrors. A stilt walker made its debut, and a donated balloon feature added even more fun for families.Better Kenmore CDC is proud to bring people together and create opportunities for our community to connect, celebrate, and make memories.