Let’s Grow Akron, a non-profit organization that supports community gardens, is offering a free growing workshop and expo in Akron. The event will be this Saturday, Feb 4th, from 10am to 2pm at the First Congregational Church of Akron located at 292 East Market St. Some of the topics that…
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Thursday, 02 February 2023 10:28
Conagra Recalls Over 2.5 Million Pounds of Canned Meat and Poultry
Written by Katie Lee
Conagra Brands is recalling 2.5 million pounds of defectively packaged, and potentially contaminated canned meat and poultry products, most sold under the name of Armour Star Vienna. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the recall covers 63 products that were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The agency adds that the…
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One person died, and three were taken to the hospital, after a fire at an downtown Akron apartment building in the 700 block of Flemming Street, that happened a little after 6:00PM, Tuesday night, Jan. 31. The Red Cross is now assisting five adults and two children who were displaced…
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Wednesday, 01 February 2023 10:11
City of Akron Offering Warming Center, Shelter From the Cold
Written by Jeanne Destro
With below zero wind chills, and some snow expected on Friday, the City of Akron's Summit Lake Community Center will serve as a warming center from 8AM to 7PM for residents in need of shelter from the cold. While Summit Lake is the one offering extended hours; all the…
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Wednesday, 01 February 2023 09:43
Red Cross to Host Volunteer Information Event in Akron
Written by Katie Lee
Looking to help out in your community? The American Red Cross in Northern Ohio has announced that they are in desperate need of volunteers to fill several critical roles and will be hosting an information session for potential volunteers. The event will take place next Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to…
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Wednesday, 01 February 2023 08:54
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Nominees
Written by Jeanne Destro
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced their list of 17 nominees for induction this May. Let the arguing and voting begin! Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against the Machine Soundgarden The Spinners A Tribe Called…
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Tuesday, 31 January 2023 10:03
Cleveland Heights Brothers Headed to the Super Bowl
Written by Katie Lee
Cleveland Heights has reason to celebrate as the Kelce brothers, both born and raised in the neighborhood, are headed to the Super Bowl. They just happen to be playing for opposite teams. Jason Kelce is a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his brother, Travis, is a tight end for…
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Akron police are asking for tips to help them identify the robber who hit the Family Dollar Store in the 900 block of South Arlington Street Saturday night. They say he ran away, and jumped into a dark-colored vehicle, after pulling a gun and threatening the store manager, who had…
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Ohio Supreme Court justice Melody Stewart was on hand at Firestone Community Learning Center on Saturday, to officially swear in the Akron area's newest member of Congress, 13th District Representative, Emilia Sykes. The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Sykes received a standing ovation at the ceremony and that as she…
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Monday, 30 January 2023 09:18
Akron Public Schools Partners with Signet Jewelers
Written by Jeanne Destro
Akron Public Schools have forged a new partnership with Akron-based global retailer, Signet Jewelers; home to brands including KAY, Zales, and Jared. Marcie Ebright, who is the Director of Akron Public Schools College & Career Academies program, tells us students will get hands-on training in subjects including Entrepreneurship and Marketing,…
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it will be reducing its workforce to save costs. Goodyear says it will be reducing its global salaried staff by approximately 5% or about 500 positions. The international tire company, headquartered in Akron, said that their fourth quarter results fell short…
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Democratic Mayoral candidate, Marco Sommerville opened a new campaign headquarters this week, at 1 Merriman Ave, and also launched a website: SommervilleforMayor.com. Soommerville, who is currently Deputy Mayor for Intergovernmental Affairs, also hired former City Councilman, John Valle, as his Campaign Director. Deputy Mayor, Marco Sommerville But Sommerville is not alone in…
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Thursday, 26 January 2023 12:00
Summit County Cuts Ribbon On New Sewer Operations Building
Written by Jeanne Destro
Summit County officials dedicated their new Department of Sanitary Sewer Services building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 25th. The 60 thousand square foot building, located on Cole Avenue at the Firestone Business Park in Akron, allows them to house all of their fleet maintenance, sewer maintenance and pump station groups,…
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Thursday, 26 January 2023 11:27
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Celebrates New Construction Project
Written by Katie Lee
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is expanding! As part of the organization's capital campaign, Growing for Good: The Campaign to Reach Further and Feed More, the foodbank is expanding its main campus in Akron. And to celebrate that expansion the Foodbank invited community leaders, hunger-relief partners, and volunteers to join them…
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