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Which mass-produced toy got its start in Akron during the 1880s? Take our news quiz
Since holiday decorations hit stores with alarming speed following Halloween, we thought you might be thinking of gift-giving ideas, especially toys for the tots. A quick look back into Akron’s history reveals a rich vein of toy-making going on in what some dubbed “The Original North Pole.” An Akron inventor may have changed the course of toy making starting in downtown Akron. What toy did he mass produce, making it accessible to children all over?
Akron Leader Publications
Akron Leader Publications
Akron Leader Publications
CORE marks one year of operation in Green
GREEN — On Nov. 15 the Center of Recreation and Education (CORE) facility, located at 1717 Steese Road, will mark one year of operation in the City of Green. City officials and CORE staff said the past year has been a learning experience with the goal moving forward being to grow memberships and offer additional community events.
Akron Leader Publications
Copley Township Board of Trustees holds public meeting on proposed sewer and water district
COPLEY — Copley residents and businesses took the opportunity Oct. 26 to weigh in on the township’s plan to form a 6119 water and sewer district. The Copley Township Board of Trustees held a public meeting and heard a presentation from Verdantas Construction and Columbus-based law firm Albers and Albers — which specializes in water, sewer, stormwater and local government law — on the township’s preliminary study of the proposed project.
Akron Leader Publications
City of Green to host Veterans Day ceremony
GREEN — The City of Green’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Road. The ceremony will begin with the presentation of colors by the Green Fire Honor Guard and Green High School Junior ROTC and the National Anthem performed by Green High School’s On a Side Note Choir.
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Akron Leader Publications
Akron Leader Publications
Akron Council updated on leaf removal program
DOWNTOWN AKRON — The leaves are falling, and the City of Akron is gearing up for another season of its leaf removal program but with a few changes. Akron Service Director Chris Ludle said the city hired 30 seasonal employees to help with the program and also will use half of the staff from the parks and highway divisions.
Medina County Gazette
Medina voters approve sidewalk funding amendment
MEDINA — Voters approved the Medina City Ordinance Amendment on Tuesday, allowing the city to use existing income tax revenue to install, maintain, repair and replace public sidewalks. The amendment received 8,106 votes in favor, or 78.35 percent, and 2,240 votes against, or 21.65 percent, according to unofficial results...
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria officials seek hearing on liquor license request from problematic bar
During a regular meeting Monday night, Elyria City Council called for a public hearing regarding a new liquor permit for a bar on the city’s east side that has previously raised concerns of safety from city officials and residents. In April, The Bistro on Taylor Street was denied a...