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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.

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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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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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Copley-Fairlawn school psychologist receives state award

COPLEY — Copley-Fairlawn City Schools announced Oct. 19 that Hannah Harnichar, a school psychologist at Herberich Primary School, has received the Early Career Award from the Ohio School Psychologists Association (OSPA). The award recognizes school psychologists in the first five years of their careers who demonstrate a strong commitment to their profession, research, advocacy and professional leadership.

Copley Township, OH · 2d

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Honoring our Legacy: Brunswick Schools’ Alumni Hall of Fame

Brunswick has impressive alumni who have greatly contributed to the world we live in today, and in the past have often gone unrecognized. Honoring our Legacy: Brunswick Schools’ Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The Brunswick City Schools Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame ceremonies have changed this. This annual fall...

Brunswick, OH · 2d

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USPS hiring for Cleveland-area jobs, hosting Garfield Heights job fair

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Postal Service is hiring for multiple positions in the Cleveland area and is soon hosting a job fair. The job fair will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Garfield Heights Library on Turney Road. Starting pay...

Cleveland, OH · 1d

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Reformation Picks Orange Village's Pinecrest for Its First Ohio Store

Sustainable clothing brand Reformation is set to open its first Ohio store at Pinecrest, the sprawling mixed-use development in Orange Village, with the debut planned for 2027. The Los Angeles-founded label, known for its recycled textiles and clean production practices, is adding another name to Pinecrest's growing roster of fashion tenants as the center continues to reshape its retail lineup.

Cleveland, OH · 2d

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St. Ed’s Sails Past Hudson 38-14 to Advance

LAKEWOOD, OH – The St. Ed’s Eagles defeated the visiting Hudson Explorer’s tonight 38-14 to advance to the Division 1 Region 1 Championship game versus Mentor. This will be the third consecutive year they meet Mentor in that Regional Championship game. The Eagles were led by a...

Lakewood, OH · 20h

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Cuyahoga Heights dominates Mogadore, moves one win from state semifinals

Sometimes, the best offense is a defense that doesn’t wait for the offense to take the field. Cuyahoga Heights Football wasted little time proving that point Friday night. A 50-yard interception return for a touchdown by Gus Tartara ignited the Red Wolves, who capitalized on another early Mogadore mistake and never looked back in a 30-0 victory in a Division VII, Region 25 semifinal at Ralph P. Adams Stadium.

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Beachwood neighbors, city clash over proposed Fairmount Boulevard library

BEACHWOOD, Ohio (WOIO) - Some Beachwood residents say a proposed new library is in the wrong place, while Mayor Justin Berns says the project would improve public spaces and that concerns are being heard. People who live in Beachwood are worried about traffic and the loss of trees at the...

Beachwood, OH · 2d

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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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Week 13 breakdowns, predictions in Ohio high school football

Here's our look at every Week 13 regional semifinal high school football game in Portage County: Region 13 semifinal West Geauga (10-2) at Streetsboro (9-2) What to watch : The Rockets are facing the Wolverines in the postseason for the third time in six years. Streetsboro won its prior postseason games against West Geauga in 2021 (56-42) and 2025 (35-21). The Rockets are in the postseason for the eighth straight year (and 10th total appearance). They have won at least one postseason game in seven of the last eight seasons. Streetsboro has never won a regional semifinal. The Rockets lost 45-21 to Perry the last time they made the regional semifinals, in 2024. ... Streetsboro quarterback Colton Cox (66-of-135 passing, 1,144 yards, 13 TDs; 74 carries, 449 yards, six TDs) keeps the defense honest with Kyle Giacomo (13 catches, 373 yards, six TDs), Dallas Morris (19 catches, 259 yards, two TDs) and Noah Hodge (12 catches, 247 yards, two TDs; 58 carries, 364 yards, four TDs) as his primary receivers. If you've watched the Rockets, you know they're running for 271.4 yards per game. Logan Fincham is the bell cow there with 261 carries for 1,658 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Portage County, OH · 2d

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Coventry High School band member to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

COVENTRY — The Coventry High School (CHS) Marching Band will be represented in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as senior Josie Browne will travel to New York to march in the Great American Marching Band. Coventry High School Band Director Brandon Cummings said he watches the parade each...

Akron, OH · 2d

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UMass football faces injury concerns ahead of final home game against Akron

The UMass Minutemen football team is preparing for its final home game of the regular season next week, but a series of injuries could leave the team shorthanded against the University of Akron.

Amherst, MA · 23h

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Cuyahoga Falls Adopts Strict Rules for Future Data Center Projects

Cuyahoga Falls City Council has adopted strict new regulations for any future data center projects in the city, capping the size, power draw and noise of the facilities and reserving the final say over water use to the city’s own utility departments, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. Council approved the regulations at its Nov. 9 […]

Cuyahoga Falls, OH · 1d

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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.

Akron, OH · 2d

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Scarf Project Hands Out Free Winter Gear Nov. 13 Across Four Counties

Hundreds of free scarves, gloves and winter hats will be waiting for anyone who needs them on Thursday, Nov. 13, as The Scarf Project holds its annual Scarf Day at public locations across Portage, Stark, Tuscarawas and Cuyahoga counties, according to reporting by The Canton Repository. The volunteer program collects new scarves, hats, mittens and […]

Cuyahoga County, OH · 2d

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RubberDucks announce the Return of 20 Days of Giving

Grand Prize drawing Dec. 16 for a Single-Furnace Whole House Air Duct Cleaning by Stanley Steemer. (AKRON, OHIO) November 13, 2026 – The Akron RubberDucks announce the return of the annual 20 Days of Giving starting Monday, Nov. 16, 2026. The 20 Days of Giving are packed with unique, experience-based prizes only available during this once-a-year promotion.

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