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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.

Akron, OH · 4d
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Humane Society of Summit County to host Illuminate & Celebrate event soon

AKRON, Ohio – The Humane Society of Summit County will host its Illuminate & Celebrate event on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 3-6 p.m. Event attendees can honor beloved pets and the people who love them with a luminary, shop local vendors, contribute to the pet food and supply donation drive and visit the new Fowler Family Memorial Garden. Event admission is free. The cost to purchase a luminary is $25.

Summit County, OH · 1d
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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 · 22h
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Youngstown Council to consider 14% yearly sewer rate hikes

YOUNGSTOWN - The price tag for a multi-million-dollar agreement made years ago between the U.S. EPA and the City of Youngstown will likely show up in residents’ mailboxes beginning next year. Youngstown City Council is meeting in special session next Tuesday morning to consider an ordinance that would increase...

Youngstown, OH · 2d
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Akron Says Demolition of Historic Firestone Plant 1 Is Imminent, Clock Tower to Be Saved

Akron officials said Monday, Nov. 9, that demolition of the historic Firestone Plant 1 is imminent, even as the city awaits final approval of its plan from the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Nov. 9. The plant is on the National Register of Historic Places, which is why the state […]

Akron, OH · 4d

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Ciccone will ‘absolutely’ run for reelection: ‘I have done nothing wrong’

Embattled Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael P. Ciccone, in his first on-camera interview regarding the numerous criticisms and calls for him to step down from office he has faced, rebuffed his critics and stated his intentions to run for office again. “I have done nothing wrong in my in...

Mahoning County, OH · 21h

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Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Pushes Back Against Criticism

Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone is pushing back against criticism of his department, saying he has no reason to resign. Ciccone made the remarks after a budget hearing, where county commissioners declined to approve his request for next year, because of accounting issues. He told Ally Ross, that not only will he NOT step down, he also intends to run for reelection.

Mahoning County, OH · 22h

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State senator says report points to line-marking problems before Twinsburg Township explosion

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - State Sen. Casey Weinstein said a new report from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio points to what went wrong before a June 25 gas explosion on Hiram Lane that destroyed three homes. He is drafting a bill to add new regulations. What happened on Hiram...

Twinsburg, OH · 23h

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University of Akron program helps veterans become teachers at no cost

Through a new initiative called Operation Teach, current and former military members and their families can pursue careers as licensed K-12 educators at no cost to them.

Akron, OH · 2d

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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 · 6h

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Christmas tree arrives in downtown Youngstown on Thursday

A donated Norway Spruce is scheduled to arrive in downtown Youngstown on Thursday morning, ahead of the city's Light Up Night festivities on November 28.

Youngstown, OH · 1d

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Summit County Jail Earns Perfect State Inspection Score for Second Straight Year

The Summit County Jail has received a perfect compliance score on its annual state inspection for the second year in a row, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. The Oct. 20 review by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction found the Akron jail met all 199 standards in the Ohio Revised Code. The standards cover […]

Summit County, OH · 1d

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Salt mine closure will impact Mahoning County, engineer says

Mahoning County is facing a major shortage of road salt after the closure of a Cleveland-area salt mine, according to County Engineer Pat Ginnetti. “It's been three weeks now since the announcement, and there's really not a solid answer on what the solution is,” Ginnetti said Thursday morning in a video appearance at the county commissioners’ board meeting.

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

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Board of Education Approves New Grading Policy

The Beachwood Board of Education unanimously approved the third and final reading of revised board policies at its biweekly meeting on Oct. 26. Among the approved policies is an updated grading policy. Beachwood Board of Education President Megan Walsh explained that the motivation behind the revised grading policy was the...

Beachwood, OH · 2d

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Eastern Gateway building set for demolition in downtown Youngstown

After the community college permanently closed in 2025, the Eastern Gateway building is being demolished to make way for a new county government center. Demolition of the former Eastern Gateway building is scheduled to begin Nov. 15 starting with internal deconstruction, according to the Economic Action Group. Mahoning County and...

Youngstown, OH · 2d

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Alliance-area news in brief for Nov. 12

MARLINGTON MEETING – Marlington Local Schools’ Board of Education plans a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Marlington High School’s Digital Learning Zone, 10450 Moulin Ave. in Lexington Township. The board might recess into executive session for the purpose of considering the purchase of property for school district purposes. Following executive session, action might be taken. Pending absence of technological issues, the meeting will be live-streamed on the Marlington Local Technology Department’s YouTube channel. CIVIL SERVICE – Alliance Civil Service Commission will meet at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the City Administration Building, 504 E. Main St., in the second-floor conference room. Purpose of the meeting is to rule on a protest for the fire lieutenant promotional exam. GRANGE BREAKFAST – Smith Grange plans its monthly breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at 11090 Beloit Snodes Road. Cost is $12 for ages 13 and older; $5 for ages 6 to 12; and free for ages 5 and younger. Meals are dine-in or carryout. PROSTATE SCREENING – Columbiana County Health District plans a free prostate-specific antigen screening from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at the district’s office, 7360 State Route 45 in Lisbon. The event

Alliance, OH · 1d

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Ravenna council weighs next steps for safety building after tax measure fails

Ravenna Council Member Carmen Laudato isn’t surprised that city voters rejected a proposed 0.25% income tax increase. Few city leaders stepped up to “sell” the increase to residents, the numbers the city was using to support it were three years old and “there is absolutely no toleration in this economy to additionally tax people,” she said.

Ravenna, OH · 2d

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Northeast Ohio developmental disabilities boards weigh next steps after 2026 levy failures

Voters in three Northeast Ohio counties said no to new funding for their boards of developmental disabilities last week, as Ohioans continue to express frustrations with rising property taxes. At the same time, the cost of care county boards are required by law to provide has risen dramatically since 2020,...

Mahoning County, OH · 21h

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Coat drive to provide warmth to Mercer County students

The United Way of Mercer County is making sure kids across local school districts have coats for winter.

Mercer County, PA · 1d

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Poland trustees accept resignation from township administrator

Poland Township administrator Mark Covell submitted his letter of resignation from the position at Thursdays trustee meeting. In a bittersweet moment giving thanks to the township trustees, Covell’s resignation was accepted by the board. “I’m ready to move on and just retire,” Covell explained. “It had nothing to do...

Poland, OH · 17h