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Akron turns former fire station into ‘Neighborhood Destination’
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The city of Akron announced the former Fire Station 12 will be transformed into the Wallhaven Hop Shop, according to a press release. The original fire station, located at 1952 W. Market Street, was decommissioned in 2024 after serving Akron for more than 70 years. The city says the redevelopment project will keep the distinctive firehouse design while transforming the property into a “productive, community-focused space.
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Medina County Gazette
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Kent exempts feral cats from wildlife law, examines options to control deer
Kent City Council’s public safety committee on Nov. 4 unanimously endorsed a three-part proposal to manage — that is, reduce — the city’s deer population. First on the rollout is educating the public about the unintended consequences of feeding deer. This, city Service Director Melanie Baker said, can be done with posts on the city’s website and social media.
Record-Courier
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More Than 800 Honor Veterans at Canton Patriot Ball With Eight Medal of Honor Guests
More than 800 people filled the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Saturday night, Nov. 7, for the annual Patriot Ball, a black-tie gala honoring veterans that drew eight Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to Stark County on the weekend before Veterans Day, The Canton Repository reported. The ball is the annual fundraiser of The Patriot […]
The Daily Record
Vote now for the Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-7
Vote now for the candidates in the Wooster Daily Record Athlete of the Week poll. The performances in the poll are from Nov. 2-7. The poll will run from 4 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov . 11 . Below are some of the top performances from this past week. More: Dalton tops Hillsdale in five-set regional championship thriller Athlete of the Week candidates Ally Mullet, Hiland girls soccer In Hiland's 1-0 win over Norwayne in Tuesday's Division V regional semifinal, Mullet scored the match-winning goal in overtime to help the Hawks advance to the regional finals, where they won to earn a spot in the state semifinals. Ava Reiheld, West Holmes girls cross country At Saturday's OHSAA Division III state girls cross country meet in Obetz, Reiheld finished third overall individually (17:59.4) to earn a bronze medal. Iriel Mena, West Holmes girls cross country Mena placed eighth overall (18:26.6) at the OHSAA Division III state girls cross country meet in Obetz on Saturday afternoon. Nigel Wenger, Smithville boys cross country Wenger placed seventh overall (15:59.7) at the OHSAA Division IV state boys cross country meet on Saturday in Obetz. Dalton volleyball team Dalton defeated WCAL opponent
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U.S. Air Force Jazz Ensemble Airmen of Note Performs a Free Concert in Akron
Not everyone who enlists in the U.S. military has a role that directly involves defense and war: some have a higher purpose. The Airmen of Note is just one of ne of six ensembles that make up the U.S. Air Force Band, which was founded in 1950. It features 18 active-duty musicians who perform both traditional big-band and contemporary jazz. The Airmen of Note is a smaller group that performs in more intimate settings and events; they’ve also performed with many noted jazz stars including Dizzy Gillespie, Doc Severinsen and Sarah Vaughan.
The Crescent-News
Public hearings set for FirstEnergy rate increase application
COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s application for an increase in its electric distribution rates, including one in northwest Ohio. That is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the Lucas County commissioners’ hearing room in the first floor of One Government Center in Toledo. Public hearings also will be held on Dec. 2 in Cleveland and on Dec. 9 in Akron. Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on Mar. 1. Written comments also may be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket numbers 26-347-EL-AIR, 26-348-EL-ATA, 26-349-EL-AAM, 26-350-EL-UNC. On May 22, 2026, FirstEnergy filed an application pursuant R.C. 4909.18 for an increase in its electric distribution rates for its three companies: Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating and Toledo Edison. In its application, FirstEnergy is requesting the following distribution revenue increases across a three-year period: Toledo Edison: $32.8 million in year one, $14 million in year two and $17.1
Cleveland.com
Ohio’s first Braille Trail opens at Wingfoot Lake State Park
MOGADORE, Ohio – Ohio State Parks opened its first Braille Trail this week at Wingfoot Lake State Park, southeast of Akron, offering visitors with visual impairments a new way to experience the outdoors. The trail features signage in both printed text and braille, along with a self-guiding rope that...