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Warm Memories: Russo’s Restaurant
Lucca Russo shakes a pan with Russo’s Restaurant’s Louisiana Sicilian Pastalaya sauce in it before adding in fettucine and topping the dish with seasoned chicken and garnishes. Simultaneously, he spoons cucumber pico de gallo and Tabasco on chilled oysters. Having taken over the kitchen from his dad, Dave Russo, four years ago, the 25-year-old is in his element.
Akron Beacon Journal
City Council OKs Malik plan to unlock potential of older Akron homes
The city of Akron is making it easier to invest in its vast stock of aging homes by eliminating another obstacle to their reuse. Under current zoning regulations, Akron Planning Director Kyle Julien said, 86% of land in the city that allows residential uses "is zoned exclusively for single-family homes." Thanks to a change unanimously adopted Nov. 9 by Akron City Council, residential properties that do not quite fit the description – so-called legal nonconforming structures – won't have to be brought into compliance with modern zoning rules within two years as previously required. The step, coupled with another recent zoning change that sets aside lot-size requirements, is one Mayor Shammas Malik's administration hopes will encourage a wave of community renewals. Across the last 30 years of the 20th century, Akron abandoned the idea of neighborhoods with a mix of housing types, opting instead for neighborhoods dedicated to single-family homes, Julien said. But bringing homes built prior to that push into compliance limited property buyers' possibilities. "This requirement can be challenging or even impossible to meet. It's not easy to turn a duplex into a single-family home," Julien said, "and you can't add land to a parcel to meet the
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CAN’T KEEP CAIDEE CONTAINED
BELOIT, OH — Some players leave their mark on a program through individual statistics. Others help build a winning culture that lasts long after their final game. For West Branch senior Caidee Schroeder, the past four years have been about both, and now the Warriors’ versatile standout is preparing to take her talents to the collegiate level after helping lead one of the greatest seasons in school history.
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Pet of the Week, 11/11/26
Teeny, tiny pups are the right choice for some people. Easy to care for because of their size, able to be a constant companion, because they are mobile. And, absolutely adorable to look at! But be careful … You don’t wanna step on her! They can also get “under feet” which can be a concern for the adopter and the pup!
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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Wet Lake-Effect Snow Could Drop Up to 4 Inches East of Cleveland and Canton as First Accumulating Snowfall Arrives Friday Night
CLEVELAND — Confidence is growing that the first accumulating snowfall of the season will hit parts of Northeast Ohio this weekend. Model guidance now agrees more closely on a setup that could bring heavy, wet snow to the primary and secondary snowbelts. The main window runs from 4 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday.
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This Ohio Drive-In Still Brings Burgers Straight To Your Car On Chilly November Nights
Flash your headlights, and someone comes running to your car window. Not walking. Running. That one detail alone made me curious enough to start reading menus. The star here is a double cheeseburger dressed with two different sauces and topped with an olive on a toothpick. The kitchen stays open...
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...
Chronicle-Telegram
College Signings: Four Comets commit to Division I schools, with three headed to Kent State
AMHERST — The road to Kent State University begins in Amherst. Three future Golden Flashes were among eight Comets who participated in a signing ceremony Thursday in the school’s cafetorium. Four of those student-athletes — baseball players Cooper Bingham and brothers Cael and Cole Charles, as well as...
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Perry State Champion Emma Shephard Signs to Wrestle at Kent State
Perry High School senior Emma Shephard is taking her wrestling career to the Division I level. Shephard signed her written offer of athletic aid on Wednesday to continue wrestling at Kent State University, celebrating the signing alongside her parents, Nick and Rachel Shephard, as well as family, coaches and classmates, Q92 Sports reported. Shephard heads […]