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State senator says report points to line-marking problems before Twinsburg Township explosion
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - State Sen. Casey Weinstein said a new report from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio points to what went wrong before a June 25 gas explosion on Hiram Lane that destroyed three homes. He is drafting a bill to add new regulations. What happened on Hiram...
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Lewis leads Tulane against Akron after 35-point performance
Tulane Green Wave (2-1) at Akron Zips (2-0) BOTTOM LINE: Tulane visits Akron after Krystian Lewis scored 35 points in Tulane's 77-63 victory over the Nicholls State Colonels. Akron went 15-0 at home a season ago while going 29-6 overall. The Zips averaged 87.9 points per game while allowing opponents to score 74.0 last season.
Akron Leader Publications
Green’s Lucia Sveda finishes fifth at cross country state tournament
OBETZ — Green High School senior Lucia Sveda finished fifth in the Division II cross country state tournament Nov. 7 at Fortress Obetz. Sveda beat her school record by 20 seconds as she finished with a time of 17:52, which beats her record of 18:10. Green Cross Country Coach...
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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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APS 5th-GRADERS SHAKE THINGS UP DURING ROUND 1 OF THE AMAZING SHAKE!
Akron Public Schools 5th-grade scholars brought their skills, confidence, and professionalism to life last week during Round 1 of The Amazing Shake!. The Amazing Shake is a dynamic, multi-round competition and character-building program developed by The Ron Clark Academy designed to teach middle and elementary school students essential manners, discipline, respect, and professional soft skills.
Medina County Gazette
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...
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Akron Leader Publications
Green Council approves fire union contract, hears update on income tax receipts
GREEN — Following more than a year of negotiations, Green City Council Nov. 10 approved a resolution ratifying a three-year labor agreement with Local 2964 of the International Association of Firefighters. The agreement includes a 75-cents-per-hour wage adjustment and wage increases of 4% in 2026, 3.25% in 2027 and...
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Student Athletes of the Week: Reese Smith & Cody Basinger
The Student Athlete of the Week segment is powered by NECA and Electricians at IBEW 306 and BFG Federal Credit Union. This week’s athletes are from Coventry High School. As a senior, Reese helped lead the Comets to an OHSAA District Semifinal appearance while putting together an impressive individual season. Reese has made a tremendous impact on the Coventry volleyball program as a three-year letterwinner, competing as both a setter and outside hitter.
Akron Leader Publications
Soap Box Derby adds two new members to its Young Professional Leadership Council
AKRON — The International Soap Box Derby has elected two new members to its Young Professional Leadership Council, established earlier this year to encourage current and former racers to support growth in the Soap Box Derby youth program. The new members are Johnathan Johnson, 19, of Boston, Va., and...
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Coventry High School band member to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
COVENTRY — The Coventry High School (CHS) Marching Band will be represented in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as senior Josie Browne will travel to New York to march in the Great American Marching Band. Coventry High School Band Director Brandon Cummings said he watches the parade each...
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Akron-Canton Airport breaks ground on aviation hangar, apron
GREEN — New aircraft apron space and market-rate hangar opportunities are coming to the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) as a groundbreaking ceremony took place Nov. 2 for the $6.7 million project. According to airport officials, the project will provide infrastructure needed to support future development at the airport. With several...
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Garfield G-Men’s Kaufman & Thomas brothers earn All-Ohio honors as OHSAA Division III state meet
The Garfield G-Men cross country program may have only qualified three individual runners to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state meet last Saturday at Fortress Obetz, but each one left a mark, as sophomore Lina Kaufman, junior Owen Thomas and freshman Lucas Thomas earned first team All-Ohio honors.