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What Highland Square spot was key to kicking off Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935? Plus more in this week’s news quiz
More than 90 years ago, two men began meeting in Akron to tackle their alcohol addiction. Eventually, they were joined by up to 80 others before moving their meetings to King School. The Highland Square location of those meetings is etched in Akron history, and the two men started a 12-step recovery program that has since gone worldwide. What’s the name of the place where they met? Take the quiz to find out. You can also test your knowledge about new housing in an old factory, quilting and a play about the suffrage movement.
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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,...
Medina County Gazette
Medina City Council approves law department reorganization
MEDINA — Medina City Council approved changes Monday to the law department’s salary and benefits code, making the law director and assistant law director positions full-time ahead of proposed appointments by Mayor Jim Shields. Shields recommended current Assistant Law Director Matthew Lanier to succeed retiring Law Director Greg...
Medina County Gazette
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...
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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.
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Canton First Ladies Museum Plans $4.5 Million Downtown Home
The National First Ladies Library & Museum is planning a new downtown Canton home for objects that, for now, mostly have to live somewhere else. The First Ladies Experience is a $4.5 million project, with construction aimed at January 2027 and an opening in early 2028. As The Repository reported,...
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Akron Leader Publications
APS board urges lawmakers to fully fund public, special education
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education approved three resolutions Nov. 9 urging state and federal lawmakers to fulfill education funding commitments. The first resolution urges Congress to fulfill its 50-year commitment to fund 40% of special education costs under the Individuals With Disabilities Education...
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Advocates ask DeWine to commute all Ohio death sentences before leaving office