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07/12/2021

07/10/2021

Stow police are investigating a report that someone fired shots from a vehicle into the Walmart at 3520 Hudson Drive about 1:11 a.m. Saturday morning.

07/10/2021

If you think the Kenmore Leg's closure is challenging, ODOT is preparing to reroute I-77 this fall. Here's what you need to know.

07/10/2021

Sheriff Fatheree is calling all motorcycle riders, car enthusiasts, and first responder supporters to join her on Saturday August 7th for the Blue Line Unlimited 2nd Annual Ride for First Responders Motorcycle Ride, Car Show, and Rib Burn Off. She will be escorting the Summit County route from Rubber City Harley-Davidson in Cuyahoga Falls as they ride to the Geauga County Fairgrounds for the event. Don't live close to Cuyahoga Falls? Motorcycle routes will be leaving from 8 different counties, so you can pick the perfect starting point. Bikes will be leaving from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina, Portage, Summit, and Trumbull. If you haven't registered for the motorcycle ride or car show yet, be sure to purchase your tickets at bluelineunlimited.com

07/10/2021

A booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech strongly extends protection, a new study shows. The latest COVID updates.

07/10/2021

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Including our new FCFC team. Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page. Megan Hamilton, Referral and Support Specialist “I worked at Hoover Kacyon… […]

07/10/2021

Many state of Ohio employees have been working from home since March 2020 and are returning to the office between now and September.

07/10/2021

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have allowed residents to set off fireworks on certain holidays.

07/10/2021

The La Niña climate pattern will return this fall and last through the winter of 2021-22, forecasters reported Thursday. Here's what you should know.

07/09/2021

The Falls eatery at 1833 State Road is now the last freestanding Arthur Treachers in the county.

07/09/2021

The pandemic forced millions of people out of work, but now millions are quitting the jobs they kept. William Spriggs tells Insider what's going on.

07/09/2021

Today, following a month of public engagement and stakeholder interviews, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is pleased to announce that Stephen L. Mylett has accepted the appointment as Chief of the Akron Police Department. Mylett, a police executive with 32 years of experience, will start on August 9, 2021. Learn more here: https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/news/908e3f0d1c1cd94e/index.html

07/09/2021

Drivers told Motherboard they're never coming back because of horrific working conditions before and during the pandemic.

07/09/2021

Share your ideas about the future of the Merriman Valley Schumacher Areas at a Public Workshop

07/09/2021

CLEVELAND (PAI)—Almost half, 46.4%, of U.S. construction/extraction workers—union and non-union combined—said they probably or definitely would not get vaccinated against the still-potent coronavirus, a new study shows.

07/08/2021

The University of Akron School of Law, Akron Bar Association & Lawyer Referral Service, and the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services are sponsoring in-person reentry and VALID clinics Saturday, July 24th. These clinics give you the chance to speak with law students who can help with expungement/sealing of convictions, certification of qualification for employment (CQE), clemency/pardons, and how to file paperwork get a suspended license reinstated. Summit County Public Health will also be on hand to administer COVID vaccines. Visit https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/clinical-programs/reentry.dot for more information.

07/07/2021

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Playhouse Square announced Wednesday the return of Broadway to the University of Akron. The four-show lineup offers three Akron premieres at E.J. Thomas Hall with Waitress, Anas…

07/07/2021

Once known as the Rubber Capital of the World, the revitalized city of Akron, Ohio, makes for an easy city getaway—and it’s just a train ride away from a national park.

07/07/2021

The Humane Society of Summit County is hosting an Empty the Shelters adoption event July 7-11. The event features reduced-price adoptions of $25 for cats and dogs older than six months.

07/06/2021

07/06/2021

Seven vendors and the schedule are set for this year’s Akron Pizza Fest.

07/05/2021

Thank you for your support!

07/04/2021

Happy 4th of July!

07/02/2021

A look back at March 2020 to June 2021

07/02/2021

In observance of Independence Day, Summit County buildings will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021.

07/02/2021

AKRON’S WOMEN & CHILDREN SHELTER TO HOLD VIRTUAL ANNUAL BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER AUG. 10

AKRON, OH (June 30, 2021) — ACCESS, Inc., Akron's emergency homeless shelter for women and children, has announced registration is open for its virtual 12th Annual Breakfast on Aug. 10 at 8:30 a.m. with digital doors opening at 8:15 a.m.

The free, live-streamed event is one of ACCESS’ largest fundraisers of the year and will feature state-level equity and advocacy updates on homelessness, agency highlights and future plans, and the presentation of the Lynn M. Budnick Empowered Women Award to Shelly Reed, a former resident of the shelter with a heartwarming story of perseverance.

Attendees will hear from special guests including Gina Wilt and Josh Johnson from the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, and Dan Flowers, CEO of Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

“We are looking forward to sharing all that has been happening over the past year and to talk about how we can all work together to make a real impact on the community and women and children experiencing homelessness,” shares Jackie Hemsworth, executive director of ACCESS.

The breakfast is free to attend, but registration is required by visiting ACCESSBreakfast.GiveSmart.com. Plus, the first 25 watch parties to register will receive complimentary breakfast boxes delivered to their door, including breakfast sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more. One hundred percent of proceeds going toward furthering the mission of the agency.

Interested in more details or sponsoring the event? Please contact Joy Raub by phone at 330-376-0997 x 208 or by email at [email protected].

ACCESS extends a special thank you to sustainer-level sponsor, Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

07/02/2021

In observance of Independence Day the city pools will be closed on July 4th and 5th.

07/02/2021

Ken Babby, Owner and CEO, Akron RubberDucks is to be recognized by The Salvation Army with The Community Medal Award on November 4th, 2021

Akron, OH, June 30, 2021 ––Ken Babby, one of the youngest multi-franchise owners in professional sports, will be recognized by The Salvation Army at its seventeenth annual Community Medal Award and Red Kettle Kickoff event Thursday, November 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. George Fellowship Hall, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn.

“The Salvation Army’s Community Medal Award is presented to individuals and organizations who make a significant ongoing impact in the Greater Akron community through professional and volunteer work,” explains Major Steven Stoops, Area Coordinator and Corps Officer for The Salvation Army in Summit County, “and Ken’s actions since he acquired the Akron Aeros in 2012 have been brilliant. His mission is to provide affordable family fun at Canal Park and he’s hit it out of the park on that score since he purchased the franchise. His Akron RubberDucks create happy memories, bring people downtown and provide excellent Double-A baseball fun for the entire region.”

Babby’s leadership and private investment of over $8 million has propelled Canal Park to be the centerpiece of downtown Akron and the surrounding community. The nationally recognized team brings affordable and exciting family entertainment to the Rubber City, boosting the area’s economy in significant ways.

Babby’s two-fold mission is to create a memorable, unique, affordable and enjoyable fan experience and maximize the opportunity to create change in the community through charitable, wellness and education initiatives. He serves on numerous boards in Northeast Ohio including The United Way of Summit and Medina County.

Additional examples of Babby’s impact on the region include bringing baseball fans from all over the country to the city of Akron with such prominent events as the Eastern League Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, as well as an Eastern League championship. The Akron RubberDucks attracted an average of 340,000 visitors per season to Canal Park over the 2014-2019 seasons.

Babby, a native of Potomac, Maryland, is the founder of Fast Forward Sports Group, owning the Akron RubberDucks (AA) and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (AAA) minor league baseball teams.

The RubberDucks have received numerous franchise awards including, Minor League Baseball’s prestigious Larry MacPhail Award in 2015 as the top promotional team for creative and imaginative ballpark as well as being nominated for the John H. Johnson President’s Award, which honors Minor League Baseball’s “most complete franchise.”

Babby was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2017 in the Northeast Ohio region, earned Sports Business Journal’s 2016 “Forty Under 40” list and was named to Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “Forty Under 40” award in 2015.

The Salvation Army’s Community Medal luncheon is the formal launch of 2021 Red Kettle Campaign. Along with honoring Ken Babby, the event will herald the start of the holiday season with volunteer bell ringers at kettle locations from November 6 through Christmas Eve at venues throughout the county.

“The luncheon is the official start to the holiday bell-ringing season, and after the challenging year we had at the kettles in 2020 and the significant increase in need,” said Major Stoops, “a strong start is needed to support the life-changing programs we provide to those in need.”

Corporate sponsorships are available with special benefits including a private reception with Babby at the Duck Club at Canal Park during the season. The Salvation Army invites the community to the Red Kettle Kick-Off, Thursday, November 4 at noon to 1:30 p.m. at St. George Fellowship Hall, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. Sponsorships start at $1,000, and individual luncheon seats are $75. You can make your reservation online at www.salvationarmyakron.org or by calling 330-434-7110 before October 30.

Online event registration will open October 1 at www.SalvationArmyAkron.org. For sponsorship support information, call Marian Calvin, Director of Development, at 330-434-7110 or 330-283-3532.

Donations are always needed to help cover the demand for service during the extended COVID-19 era. To make a donation to assist The Salvation Army of Summit County serve families during this unprecedented time, call 330-958-3751 or visit www.SalvationArmyAkron.org.

07/02/2021

07/02/2021

Summit County's EMA Director Thomas Smoot was recently elected to serve as president of the Downtown Akron Toastmasters Club.

As our EMA Director, Thomas has shown incredible leadership as he and his team worked closely with our federal and state partners, first responders and healthcare providers, and many other community partners to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the president of Toastmasters, he will further develop his own leadership skills, while also helping others develop strong leadership and communication skills. Congratulations, Tom!

Read more:https://co.summitoh.net/news/17940/news_upload/county-ema-director-named-local-president-of-local-toastmasters-club.pdf

07/02/2021

The City's synchronized program of fireworks will be launched from the Akron Executive Airport, Patterson Park Ballfields, Summit Lake, and Erie Island at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday July 4th. There will be test shots fired off at 8:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. that night so you can determine the best spot to watch the fireworks. In partnership with WONE and the Rubber City Radio Group, spectators can share in a patriotic soundtrack for the program, no matter where they are, by tuning their radios to WONE 97.5 FM.

07/02/2021

It’s , and we’d like to give a special ‘shout out’ to Lucy and her daughter McKinley, who was adopted in June 2021. McKinley started off as a kinship placement with Lucy before she was officially adopted. During this process, Lucy became a licensed foster and adoptive parent with Summit County Children Services.

Lucy is a single mother and she encourages all people to look into fostering, whether they are single or in a relationship- it can make a tremendous difference in the life a child. Congratulations on your recent adoption and thank you for all that you do for the children and families in Summit County.

07/02/2021

“I am pleased to announce that I have brought back Arrive Alive to help keep Summit County’s streets safe. Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions have been removed, allowing people to once again gather in bars and restaurants. Arrive Alive gets them home safely if they decide to drink alcohol during the July 4th holiday weekend,” said Prosecutor Walsh.

There are 300 one-time use codes available with up to $20 for each code.
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“Arrive Alive” Returns for the July 4th Holiday Weekend

AKRON, Ohio (Thursday, July 1, 2021) – Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh announced today that the anti-drunk driving campaign Arrive Alive returns for the July 4th holiday weekend. “Arrive Alive” offers free rides home to give people a safe option and prevents them from drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel.

The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is teaming up with the ride-share service LYFT to provide free and reduced fare rides home in Summit County for anyone who has had too much to drink while celebrating the July 4th holiday.

WHAT: FREE & Reduced Fare Rides HOME for Summit County Residents for the July 4th Holiday
WHEN: From 6pm Saturday July 3, 2021 to 6pm Monday July 5, 2021
HOW: use LYFT Code for FREE Ride home (up to $20)

“Even if you are headed to a family BBQ or picnic, make sure you utilize our LYFT code for a discounted or free ride home anywhere in Summit County. I would also like to thank my co-sponsors, the law firms of Perantinides and Nolan, Roetzel, Kisling, Nestico and Redick, and Bevan and Associates for their assistance in helping keep drunk drivers off the road.”

Summit County residents who need a ride home after drinking alcohol can use the LYFT code: SCPOAA07042021. The program runs from 6pm on Saturday July 3, 2021 through 6pm Monday July 5, 2021.

Nearly 2,000 people have used the Arrive Alive service since its launch in Summit County during the 2018 July 4th holiday.