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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.
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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Nicola Comelli Hosts a $99 Wine Dinner at Akron's D'Agnese's
Third-generation winemaker Nicola Comelli is booked to host a five-course wine dinner at D'Agnese's at White Pond, with a Comelli bottle beside each plate. The dinner is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, and the listed price is $99, cleveland.com reported. The restaurant is at 566 White Pond Drive in Akron, near White Pond and Interstate 77.
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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.
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Akron Schools Spokeswoman Sues District in Federal Court, Alleging Bias
Akron Public Schools’ own spokesperson is suing the district in federal court. Stacey Hodoh, the district’s director of strategic communication, media, community relations and outreach since 2024, filed a lawsuit Nov. 12 in U.S. District Court alleging discrimination and retaliation, and she is also suing Superintendent Mary Outley for retaliation and defamation, according to the […]
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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.
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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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Akron Children’s Tree Festival Opens Saturday With 154 Trees for a Good Cause
AKRON, Ohio — One of Northeast Ohio’s warmest holiday traditions opens Saturday, and every tree inside it is for sale for a good cause. Akron Children’s 45th annual Holiday Tree Festival runs November 14 through 22 at the John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill Street in downtown Akron, the hospital announced. The free festival […]
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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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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,...
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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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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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Canton's First Ladies' Library and Museum is getting a $4.5M addition
The National First Ladies' Library and Museum in Canton, the only museum dedicated to the wives of U.S. presidents, is getting a significant addition. The museum announced plans Tuesday for a new $4.5 million facility, which is expected to open sometime in 2028. The nonprofit is raising money for the addition through private philanthropy and grants.
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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Friday feature: Ball, Coffelt open Bowling Lab pro shop at Strike Zone in Canton
CANTON — Brian Ball and Matt Coffelt, new owner-operators of Bowling Lab pro shop inside Strike Zone Lanes, won’t compare themselves to other pro shop owners. “I’m not like everyone else,” said Ball, a 53-year-old Massillon right-hander who has “over 150” 300 games and 800 series. “If you come into the shop and want a ball, and I don’t know you, we’re going to watch you throw first.
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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.
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Jaymes Gilbert Becomes Two-Time Second Team All-Conference Selection
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) has released the All-Conference honorees for the 2026 volleyball season. The Malone University volleyball program had one student-athlete selected to the Second Team All-Conference in Jaymes Gilbert. The senior middle hitter from Wooster, Ohio received Second Team All-Conference in the G-MAC...
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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,...