Homepage | Archives | Calendar of Events | Exploring Akron | Home Improvement | Get email news alerts | About Us
Community News



Norton Council handles routine matters

Norton City Council took care of routine matters at the March 8 meeting, including passing several items of legislation...   Full Story



Falls Council OKs new section of Prospect Avenue

Cuyahoga Falls is providing the public with better access to High Bridge Glens Park on Front Street. At the March 8...   Full Story



Richfield police chief pays tribute to police sergeant

Richfield Police Chief Dale Canter spoke to Richfield Village Council March 2 about Sgt. Louis Testa, who died Feb. 17 at...   Full Story



Federal funds contribute to Major Road work

The U.S. Department of Interior will contribute most of the money for its share of the renovation of Major Road, Richfield...   Full Story



Transformed Nature Realm ready for visitors

What a difference a year has made at the Nature Realm. The Metro Parks, Serving Summit County site on Smith Road has...   Full Story



Revere district officials make case for levy

The Revere Local Schools Board of Education launched its efforts to pass a new operating levy with a public meeting March...   Full Story



Fairlawn city officials discuss roundabout costs

The roundabout planned for the Ridgewood and Jacoby roads intersection took center stage again at the March 8 Fairlawn...   Full Story



Akron hopes for hub status

Akron City Council gave the go-ahead for city officials to apply for a $250,000 grant and the designation of an Ohio Hub...   Full Story



West Side News & Notes

News and notes for Downtown Akron, West Akron and Greater Akron.   Full Story



County considers fate of downtown property

Summit County officials are considering selling property in the Akron Biomedical Corridor to the city of Akron for $1...   Full Story



Fort Island Primary student honored for bravery

Nine-year-old Summer Dillon, who called 9-1-1 and assisted emergency personnel when her mother was injured last month, was...   Full Story



Trustees consider fire department requests

At the Granger Township Board of Trustees meeting March 8, trustees considered fire department expenditures and approved...   Full Story



Soldier thanks Copley UMC congregation for its efforts

Members of Copley United Methodist Church (UMC) received a personal thank you from a member of the U.S. Armed Forces they...   Full Story



Fairlawn Councilman enjoying sixth term in office

One year ago, James Butler wasn’t too sure he wanted to seek a sixth term on Fairlawn City Council. The longtime Ward 1...   Full Story



1986 Cartoon

This cartoon by Craig Marks that appeared in the June 17, 1986, issue features the then-ongoing negotiations between Fairlawn   Full Story



Green Veterans Memorial Park design unveiled

Plans for the Green Veterans Memorial Park continue to move forward, and at the March 9 Green City Council meeting...   Full Story



New Franklin officials acquire new property

While New Franklin officials do not have plans to expand facilities at City Hall, they now have room to grow. Mayor Al...   Full Story



Springfield police officer receives national nomination

Springfield Township Police Officer Perry Linaburg is a wanted man, according to area residents who have nominated him as...   Full Story



South Side News & Notes

News and notes for Columbus, Greater Akron and Akron.   Full Story



County considers fate of downtown property - SSNL

Summit County officials are considering selling property in the Akron Biomedical Corridor to the city of Akron for $1, but...   Full Story





United Way of Summit CountyUniversity of Akron