FAIRLAWN — The Fairlawn Fire Department recently announced the receipt of two personal Seek Thermal imagers donated by David Knott and the Valor Freedom and Respect (VFR) Foundation. This contribution ...

AKRON — The Akron Art Museum has the following exhibitions on view during the winter season: • Monumental hand-beaded tapestries that blend Haitian history, spirituality and storytelling in “Myrlande ...

AKRON — At the City of Akron’s Bicentennial Closing Ceremony Dec. 6, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik unveiled the city’s new logo. The logo was designed by Akron firm Pritt Entertainment Group (PEG) after ...

BARBERTON — Barberton residents appealing a citation for a trash container violation will see their $25 appeal fee refunded if the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) rules in their favor. The city began ...

AKRON — Pamela Hickson-Stevenson, executive director of Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL), has announced her plans to retire at the end of 2025. Hickson-Stevenson’s career has spanned more ...

AKRON — This holiday season, Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts is calling on the community to help ensure every student’s voice can truly be heard. The school has launched its ...

BARBERTON — Magical Theatre Company will present the Broadway classic “Annie” Dec. 5-21. Perfect for families and audiences ages 6 and up, this heartwarming musical follows spirited orphan Annie as ...

LAKEMORE — During the regular meeting Nov. 18, the Springfield Local Schools Board of Education approved a three-year service agreement with Lutron Services Co. to cover the lighting system at ...

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Akron City Council swore in a new member to Council and a returning one during the Dec. 1 meeting. Fran Wilson was elected to represent Ward 1 and replaces Samuel DeShazior, who had ...

AKRON — Two beloved Christmas films, “Elf” and “The Polar Express,” will be shown free of charge on the big screen at the Akron Civic Theatre Dec. 14, presented exclusively by Wayside Furniture.

In recent weeks, there have been several comments and letters suggesting that the Bath Township trustees have been “secretly” planning to renovate the barn at North Fork Preserve for events. That is ...

Kirk Buchanan Reed (otherwise known as “Duke” or “K Money”, depending on the audience) peacefully passed away on August 29, 2025. Kirk bravely battled cancer for nearly three years before departing on ...