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Akron mayor cancels concert hour before start time due to ‘concerns’; Friday press conference scheduled
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - In a press release Friday afternoon, the Akron mayor announced the cancellation of a concert just one hour before its start time at an Akron park. The release said the concert at Lock 3 Park, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will be cancelled due to “concerns from Akron City Council members.”
Juneteenth celebrations in Akron this weekend canceled for safety reasons
The city of Akron canceled this weekend's Juneteenth celebration plans due to safety concerns raised by City Council members. Mayor Shammas Malik announced the cancellation of the Juneteenth celebrations, as well as all events on public property, during a Friday evening press conference. ...
Canton roadwork: See which streets, bridges will be under construction in 2024
CANTON – More orange construction barrels are coming to Canton. The Canton City Engineering Department plans to spend nearly $14 million on road paving and street and bridge construction projects this year, its highest allocation since at least 2008, city records show. Nearly $6 million will be spent to...
What to know: Wadsworth joins Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls and others in the DORA era
It's time to tip a plastic beverage cup to Wadsworth, which joined the growing DORA community in the Greater Akron area on Friday. A DORA, for those not paying attention, is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, a place where the state's open container laws are relaxed. That means, simply, that during designated hours in a designated area, people can visit an establishment and bring their adult beverages with them.
Where the heck was Hell's Half Acre? Pearl Coffee salutes former Akron neighborhood
Hell’s Half Acre was one of Akron’s toughest neighborhoods during the late 19th century. Its scrappy residents, many of whom emigrated from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, often fought among themselves. Brawls erupted with great frequency as whiskey flowed at dozens of saloons. Today, the beverage of choice...
'I want everyone to come.' Getting ready for Canton's 2024 Juneteenth celebration
This year's Juneteenth Community Festival is being held in Nimisilla Park this weekend with 100 vendors and an expected 3,000 attendees. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, became a national holiday in 2021 and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in 1865 after the end of the Civil War. CANTON ‒...
Wayne County GOP Central Committee to fill commissioner vacancy
A public meeting of the Wayne County GOP Central Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Wayne County Republican Party Headquarters, 5200 Cleveland Road, Unit B, Wooster, to fill a Wayne County commissioner vacancy. Commissioner Sue Smail recently retired, leaving a vacancy on the board. Only...
Cascade Plaza's comeback plan gets a $5 million boost from Ohio lawmakers
A $5 million state funding boost for Akron's Cascade Plaza will help to make the block a "hub of downtown's comeback," Mayor Shammas Malik said Wednesday. The city is receiving money for the project from what some lawmakers have called the "super duper fund" — a one-time $700 million local project fund through which Ohio lawmakers can identify and fulfill grant requests. The fund, divided equally between both houses of the state legislature — that was created from federal money that Ohio amassed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medina celebrates groundbreaking for Acme Fresh Market
MEDINA, Ohio -- A grocery store on the south end of town has long been a goal for city officials and residents alike. On Friday (June 14), representatives from Medina, Montville Township, Medina County and Acme Fresh Market gathered at 1225 S. Court St. to make that goal a reality during a special groundbreaking ceremony.
Akron resident upset over mowing laws
I found out that homeowners in my community were now given the task of mowing their own culverts/ditches. I found out by reading the West Side Leader, never being notified by the county. The county decided a few years back to widen Medina Line Road. That had two results: Medina...
This weekend in Akron: Heart Walk, Father’s Day Car Show
Earlier this month I visited the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market for the first time. Dozens of vendors were spread across Howe Meadow in the national park selling everything from honey and plants to fresh vegetables and kettle corn. The Saturday market starts at 9 a.m., but as someone who has...
To succeed at recycling, the city of Akron wants residents to learn to 'recycle right'
Akron is partnering with the nonprofit Keep Akron Beautiful to encourage residents to improve their recycling habits with the return of the ‘Recycle Right’ initiative. “This program, an initiative, was born in 2019 because the city was very close to being asked to quit recycling,” said Jacqui Ricchiuti, Keep Akron Beautiful’s CEO. “Our contamination rate was 39% and if we got to the 40% mark, we would no longer be able to have recycling in action.”
Barberton adds a day to its DORA for fundraiser
BARBERTON — Barberton residents and visitors will have an additional day to enjoy the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) this year at a special event Sept. 8. City Council June 10 approved legislation amending the designated hours of the DORA to hold a fundraiser for the Magics...
Speaker: When voters have accurate information, they are more likely to trust the process
In a thriving democracy, voter confidence is the cornerstone of a healthy electoral process. When citizens trust the voting system, they are more likely to participate, engage and make their political voices heard. Voter confidence is not only about winning or losing an election, it’s about the perceived legitimacy of...
Seeds of change: How Akron community gardens hope to uplift their neighborhoods
LaSalle Harris sees her South Akron neighborhood as a food desert, lacking nearby access to affordable fresh and healthy food. Often the nearest shops are corner stores, she said, which sell alcohol, nicotine and processed foods. To plant the seed of change, she started the JoAnna House II community garden...
Summit County infrastructure funding paves way for new hotel, restaurant in Richfield
The Summit County Transportation Improvement District was awarded $175,000 to support infrastructure development in Richfield, according to a press release from the Summit County Executive's Office. Richfield will use the funds to help pay for the construction of new public roads and utility extensions to undeveloped land off Wheatley Road, per the release. The funds will support Richfield's Crossroads District, which encompasses 550 acres intersected by Wheatley and Brecksville roads near Interstate-271, I-77 and Congress Parkway. ...
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