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Food pantries, other groups in Stow feel pressure from prices, demand
Both new and established organizations in Stow that try to nourish kids are seeing a surge in demand. John Hayduke of Helping Hands in Stow, which started a little more than a year ago, said the nonprofit has seen double-digit increases in need. The group offers food and other assistance to Stow residents in need. Hayduke said that local food pantries have seen sharp increases in need, and it's likely due to changes in government programs. More than 100,000 Ohioans are no longer receiving government help to buy food after federal overhauls to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, the USA Today Network - Ohio reported in October. At the same time, overall grocery prices are higher than they were a year ago. "When SNAP benefits were shut down last year, Stow had 2,026 recipients at the time," Hayduke said. "One local food pantry has seen a 24% increase in visitors with over doubling in total food cost. Another local pantry has seen a 20% increase in families attending their bimonthly free dinners. At the Helping Hands monthly pantry there is around a 30% new visitor rate each month." He added that a church in Stow saw a 20% increase in
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East Akron Cemetery features the graves of soldiers dating back to which war? Take our photo quiz
With Veterans Day approaching, this week’s photo quiz highlights an East Akron Cemetery monument that honors local residents who served in the military. East Akron Cemetery features the graves of soldiers from several wars and commemorates their service with a veterans memorial, pictured below. But first, congratulations to the...
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Step Into Luigi’s In Akron, Where Oversized Meatballs And A Guarded Sauce Keep Booths Full
The sauce recipe at this pizza joint is a guarded family secret, and it has stayed that way for generations. That alone makes me want a fork and a booth. The meatballs here are oversized enough to count as local lore. They show up on sandwiches and in full dinners.
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'We ride everywhere, all the neighborhoods': Local bike shop gets new building
AKRON, Ohio — This local bike shop was once located in the former Northside Marketplace in Summit County. After going through several challenges, the shop has now opened its newest location near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The shop started with a passion for bikes.Now, nearly a...
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Anika Luna Wild is preserving community memories with artist residency
Jacqueline Harris used to attend quilting parties “back in the day,” but it’s been at least 20 years since she sat around a table, surrounded by women, a pile of assorted fabric scraps in front of her. “Probably 80 percent of those people have passed away,” Harris...
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Akron basketball score, recap vs. Muskingum. Zips dominate home opener
Dustin Ford made his regular-season home debut as the University of Akron men's basketball head coach on Monday, Nov. 9, when UA blew out Division III Muskingum 112-64. The Zips launched the Ford era in earnest when they won their 2026-27 season opener on the road, defeating Louisiana 75-61 on Nov. 2. Ford was previously a longtime assistant to coach John Groce , who left UA on March 30 to take control of the program at the College of Charleston . Ford's late father, Gene Ford, was a standout player and, later, a head coach at Muskingum. Gene Ford was also a legendary coach at Cambridge High School, where sons Geno and Dustin Ford played for him. Zips basketball column: Dustin Ford's path to helm of Akron provides perspective | Opinion Akron (2-0) versus Muskingum tipped off at 7:03 p.m. Nov. 9 at Rhodes Arena. Here is how the game unfolded through our updates: Akron defeats Muskingum 112-64 Akron extended its home winning streak to 32 games with its wire-to-wire victory over Muskingum. Point guard Tahj Staveskie led Akron with 22 points, followed by guard Ty Pence with 13 points. Forward Buddy Hammer Jr. led the Zips with 10 rebounds
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Get help paying your gas bill through these Akron energy assistance programs
Receiving a shut-off notice or struggling to pay your gas bill can be scary and overwhelming — especially during winter months. Luckily, several programs available to Akron and Summit County residents offer some form of financial assistance for gas bills. Navigating these programs is no easy task. From meeting...
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Unbeaten Hudson Blanks Highland 4-0 to Reach State Soccer Semifinal
The Hudson Explorers are headed back to the state semifinals, and they still have not lost a match all season. Hudson blanked Highland 4-0 on Saturday, November 7, in the Division II, Region 7 final, according to the Akron Beacon Journal’s regional final roundup, completing a perfect 20-0 run through the regional tournament. The win […]