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Historic Akron Soap Company building converted into 53 new apartments
An 1893 soap factory that later made cereal and paint, and an attached 1919 warehouse, have been transformed into 53 apartments close to downtown Akron. The $14 million soap factory project represents the first time that Oriana House, a community corrections and behavioral health agency, has moved into market-rate housing. The decision to do so came after the group acquired the old factory at 243 Furnace St., about a half mile northeast of Luigi’s and less than a mile from downtown.
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8 Hidden Akron, Ohio Restaurants You Need To Try This Winter
Leaving a warm house for dinner in the middle of an Akron winter doesn’t always sound appealing. But sometimes, a restaurant is worth putting on a heavy coat and braving the cold. And some of the city’s most interesting places aren’t necessarily the ones getting all the attention....
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Two holiday films shot in Medina get release dates
Christmas is coming a bit early for fans of holiday films and movies with Northeast Ohio ties. Two Christmas movies that used Medina and other Northeast Ohio locations as backdrops over last winter now have dates when they will begin streaming. Both films used Medina's Castle Noel Christmas Museum as filming locations. And both feature the same actor as the romantic interest. “ The Great Chocolate Date ” is set to begin streaming on Plex on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The movie directed by Lindsay Hartley weaves the tale of an overworked chiropractor who receives a decadent gift of chocolate. She sets out to find out the sender with the help of a local chocolatier and instead discovers some magic and love along the way. The film starring Harley Bronwyn and Ignacyo Matynia used locations around Medina's historic square, along with the interior of Castle Noel. Mark Klaus, who owns Castle Noel, said some set pieces, including a large chocolate globe, are now part of the museum's large collection of movie props. "We are super excited," he said. And it will mark the first time Mark and his wife, Dana, have appeared in a movie. The couple have made several appearances
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Woman Found Dead On Recycling Facility Conveyor Belt: 'She Cared For Everybody,' Daughter Says
A woman found dead on a recycling facility’s conveyor belt is being remembered by her daughter for the care she showed others, as investigators work to determine what happened. Deputies responded to Kimble Recycling in Twinsburg Township, Ohio, around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after a body was discov…
Akron Beacon Journal
10 restaurants opened in Akron area in October. Here's what to order
Ten new restaurants opened in October in the Akron area, with offerings including Nigerian fare, coffee, barbecue, Mexican food, pizza and more. Restaurants opened in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Twinsburg and Barberton. Among them, dining enthusiasts can also check out new spots for Nashville hot chicken and wings, Indian food, a candy and ice cream shop, a multi-themed restaurant and bar and another eatery that offers bar bites. We Akron Beacon Journal restaurant writers visited all of these new spots to get the details on the large variety of foods that these establishments offer. This isn't an exhaustive list of all restaurants that opened in October but we would like it to be. Help make it more complete by contacting the Beacon Journal at bjnews@thebeaconjournal.com with tips on openings. Authentic Nigerian Kitchen Chef/owner Samson Ehichioya is spicing things up with his new Authentic Nigerian Kitchen, which had its grand opening in Akron's Highland Square Oct. 24 in the building formerly occupied by LeeAngelo's pizza. The eatery is primarily takeout but has two tables. For lunch, the restaurant offers traditional jollof rice and chicken, a spicy flavored rice with chicken glazed with a special red sauce. Lunch also includes egusi soup with
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Canton man indicted for reckless homicide after woman shot in the head
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - An 18-year-old Canton man was indicted on the charge of reckless homicide for the deadly shooting of a 21-year-old woman. Javon Ogden is accused of killing Dalaysia Brewton on Sept. 1. Canton officers were called out to a home in the 600 block of 11th St....
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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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'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...