Summa Barberton Hospital will host free Stop Smoking classes. This series of classes is for people who want to quit smoking and need some support and motivation.
Manchester Head Coach Jim France literally saw has young club grew up in the second half of his team's improbable 21-14 season-opening victory over Girard, Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
Todd McKenney, candidate for the 43rd District Ohio House of Representatives, announces a "New Park, New Candidate, Not a Fundraiser" reception to be held at the newly opened Wingfoot Lake State Park, Lookout Shelter, Sunday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Failed septic drains, fire trucks and a few fireworks made up the format of the City of New Franklin Council Meeting Aug. 18. A handful of residents started and ended the meeting by discussing drainage issues that have resulted in stagnant water in yards around Sturgeon Drive.
After a four-year absence, Manchester returned to the top of the Principal Athletic Conference standings in addition to making their first playoff appearance since 2005.
The (9-2, 7-0) Panthers, who dropped a 24-13 decision to Cortland Lakeview in post-season play, outlasted PAC-7 rivals Triway and Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in an exciting three-team race to bring home a long overdue title.
After being one of the two key rushers in the Panther offense last season and a force in the linebacker core, Brit Hunter will take his talents to Malone University this fall.
Hunter will take on the defensive side of the ball in college, and playing at the next level was a goal of his for some time.
Portage Lakes Career Center will hold a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House in celebration of completion of the Health Technology Wing expansion project on Sunday, Aug. 22 from 2-4 p.m. In addition to the Open House celebration, a Community Health Fair will also be a part of the afternoon’s activities.
Buckeye Martinfest 2010 was held in the Portage Lakes June 20. This event is an opportunity for bird watchers, nature lovers and Purple Martin enthusiast to network and enjoy the wonders of Purple Martins. Hosted by the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association and cosponsored by ODNR's divisions of wildlife and parks and recreation, MetroParks, the Greater Akron Audubon Society, the Portage Lakes Advisory Council, Friends of the Portage Lakes State Park and Portage Lakes Kiwanis, the event was an enormous success.
How refreshing it is to have a financial director who actually knows what the job needs. Since we in New Franklin have brought such a person to our city, we are beginning to reap the benefits of having the skills of such a person.
Actor-Director, Corbin Bernsen, 55, was thrown to the ground outside of the Upper Deck restaurant and bar on July 27. He had been in town filming the movie "25 Hill" which he wrote to help promote the Akron icon, the All American Soap Box Derby.
Summit County Fiscal Officer John A. Donofrio has announced his office is introducing an outreach program to help identify and verify abandoned properties throughout Summit County.
The Manchester Music Boosters is accepting donations for our second annual rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday Aug. 13-14 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Old Sparkle Market parking lot, 5461 Manchester Rd.
Save for his time at Muskingum College and in the Marines from 1963-67, he’s spent all of his nearly 67 years – his birthday is Sept. 18 – in the Springfield Township area.
In fact, the 1962 Springfield High graduate still attends the same church that he did as a kid growing up, this being his 60th year as a member. It’s located in Sawyerwood, just a short touchdown run away from the house where he was born and raised.
It’s just one very good – and truly unique – story right after the other with the Manchester High School football program.
Join the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition for a family fun bicycle event starting at the Canal Fulton Canalway Visitor’s Center and enjoy a great day of riding bicycles and entertainment.
Health insurance renewal for city employees was the big discussion of the night.
The current plan cost $970,000, so the council and Finance Director Scott Svab are looking to lower the cost. They are getting quotes from other brokers and insurance agencies. The council is holding a workshop to meet with some prospective providers Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.
The First Tee chapters of Akron, Canton and Cleveland exist to fix that problem and provide all children with a chance to play the game. The three chapters met Tuesday at Firestone Country Club to have a friendly competition as a lead up to the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.
Firefighters from New Franklin and Clinton were called at 9:02 p.m. today, Aug. 5 for a house fire at 6091 Kungle Road in New Franklin. The fire was reported by a neighbor who observed smoke issuing from the gable vent of the house. No one was home at the time of the fire.
In a special meeting July 27, the board of education and administration said good-bye to two Manchester advocates, retiring educator Karen Ford and Deputy Sue Wigington.
