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Under the Big Top
Levity helped those living through the Great Depression. These women found it performing in downtown Akron’s Billy Sells Circus in 1938. Under the direction of Billy Bahnsen “Sells,” the show — with its trucks and billowing tent — featured everything from bears on leashes and stubborn donkeys to ragtag clowns and trick riders. Though no caged lions roll through today, Akronites can capture the three-ring magic with performers like local strongman Mark Burnett, who holds a world record for frying pan bending. Donning kilts and a handlebar mustache, his persona recalls the golden age of sideshows. For those who prefer the flashier, Kent-based entertainer Kate Starks performs with hoops and fire. The circus may not be in town, but there are plenty of local spectacles to witness.
Hudson Pickleball Classic to benefit the lighting project at Barlow Farm Park
The Hudson Pickleball Classic, presented by Great Lakes Honda & Hyundai, will take place Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26. This event will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the project to add lighting to the tennis and pickleball courts at Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Road in Hudson. All skill levels and ages are welcome to register for this community event at the Barlow Farm Park Courts.
Military machine gun range opens at Camp Garfield in Ravenna
In a significant development for military training, the Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center in Ravenna, has opened a new multipurpose machine gun range, marking a first in the state. The range was inaugurated with a ceremonial first shot by Brig. Gen. Matthew Woodruff, Ohio assistant adjutant general...
Stark County schools fill buses with food to support the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Stark County schools and Stark County Educational Service Center member districts supported the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's Harvest for Hunger Campaign on Tuesday by filling buses with food as part of the seventh annual "Hunger: The Bus Stops Here" fundraising drive. The buses delivered the food to the agency's Stark County...
Baseball Game Recap: West Branch Victorious
While West Branch put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Cardinal Mooney. The West Branch Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cardinal Mooney Cardinals and snuck past 1-0. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs West Branch has scored all season.
High school softball: Emma McCandlish’s gapper in the eighth leads Wickliffe past Garrettsville
That’s all Wickliffe softball coach Marlana Mucciarone asks from senior Emma McCandlish every time the Blue Devils play a game. Play strong defense at second base and give the team one good hit. McCandlish held up her end of the bargain May 7 at Jindra Park. After not hitting...
Man pleads guilty to charges in chase, crash into local car lot
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The man accused of stealing a relative’s car, leading police on a chase and later crashing into a Niles car dealership pleaded guilty to charges in his case on Monday. Corey Heinselman pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle...
The Bijou Star Files: Akron Fires Officer But Not For Shooting Teen
Today on the Bijou Star files on 93.1 WZAK, May 7, 2024: Click to Listen Live and read more on these stories below. Akron Police Department fires Officer Ryan Westlake, on leave for shooting teen, for unrelated use of force incidents. Ryan Westlake, the Akron police officer who was placed...
Hudson's American Legion Auxiliary celebrates 100th anniversary
The American Legion Auxiliary-Lee Bishop Unit 464, a veteran's service organization, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Over the years, the organization assisted with many community service projects from assisting the Hudson Schools with their first lighted football field to working on the restoration of the World War I monument. It also assists at VA hospitals and clinics too assisting women veterans and child of veterans and those that are serving. It also has planned the local Memorial Day Parade in Hudson for more than 50 years. It also has Poppy Days every year to collect donations for veteran programs.
Yorkville’s Steve Jaros enshrined in Professional Bowling Association Hall of Fame
Nearly 50 years ago, Yorkville resident Steve Jaros accompanied his father to a bowling alley for the first time. Jaros was recognized as one of bowling’s all-time greats as he was enshrined in the Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Hall of Fame on April 26 in Fairlawn, Ohio in conjunction with the PBA Tournament of Champions.
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