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Bath trustees hire full- and part-time police officers

The Bath Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of one part-time and one full-time police officer...   Full Story



Boston Township favorable on joining JEDZ

A full menu of items dominated discussions at the Boston Township Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 13, chief among them a...   Full Story



Sharon trustees put road levy renewal on ballot

A troubled economy settled the question of whether to ask Sharon Township voters to renew or replace Sharon’s 2-mill road...   Full Story



Residents oppose cluster home proposal in Granger

Approximately 100 Granger Township residents attended an Aug. 13 Granger Township Zoning Commission hearing regarding a...   Full Story



Akron scholarship plan goes on ballot

There was a moment at the beginning of Akron City Council’s Aug. 18 special meeting during which everyone in the chambers...   Full Story



Asian community shares culture with Akron

Visitors to “An Afternoon in Asia” at the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Main Branch Aug. 16 enjoyed experiencing...   Full Story



Artspace building recommended for improvements - WSL

The building that houses Summit Artspace is under consideration for improvements by Summit County Council...   Full Story



James settling into new role of superintendent

David James admits that the top job in Akron Public Schools (APS) is intimidating. “I was a little leery at first,” he...   Full Story



West Side News & Notes

News & Notes for Sharon Township, Copley, Akron, Norton, Peninsula, East Akron & Cuyahoga Falls.   Full Story



Hobby boats remaining at Springfield Lake

The waters of Springfield Lake will continue to welcome hobby boat enthusiasts, but only under certain conditions...   Full Story



Funds raised in New Franklin help children in Brazil

Children at Lar Feliz Home in Holambra, Brazil, might have a happier home thanks to some financial assistance from a group...   Full Story



Green mayor, businesses embrace growth

It’s about economic development, said Green Mayor Dick Norton. It’s about attracting new businesses and keeping the ones...   Full Story



Lakemore Council debates several potential hires

Issues concerning the Village of Lakemore’s need for additional employees were heavily discussed at the Aug. 18 Council...   Full Story



Green district welcomes new faces

There will be plenty of changes at the start of the new school year at the Green Local Schools District. At the Aug. 18...   Full Story



South Side News & Notes

News and notes for Coventry, Springfield, Norton, Peninsula, South Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Akron.   Full Story



Coventry trustees approve fire department improvements

The Coventry Fire Department seemed to be the main focus of the Aug. 14 meeting of the Coventry Township Board of...   Full Story



Committee recommends improvements to Artspace building - SSNL

The building that houses Summit Artspace is under consideration for improvements by Summit County Council. Council’s...   Full Story



Bubbles blow into Green Library

The Green Branch Library was bubbling over with fun at “Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere,” a preschool Summer Reading program...   Full Story



Coventry buildings ready to welcome students to school

The Coventry Local Schools District Board of Education heard a report from Facilities/ Special Projects Manager John...   Full Story





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