LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village Council Dec. 1 approved the village’s $5.9 million 2026 operating budget. The budget represents a roughly $200,000 increase over 2025, much of which Fiscal Officer Megan ...

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 ...

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.

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 — Makeshift Theatre will present George C. Wolfe’s satire “The Colored Museum” this month, offering audiences a thought-provoking journey through African American culture, history and ...

NEW FRANKLIN — New Franklin City Council Nov. 5 heard a presentation from Lumos Fiber Director of Market Development Steve Kristan about his company’s plan to install fiber infrastructure in city ...

AKRON — Gennesaret Inc.’s 34th annual Home Run for the Homeless benefit run/walk will take place in person and virtually. The in-person event will be on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, at 9 a.m. in West ...

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 ...

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 ...

AKRON — The Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education will see three new faces as a result of the Nov. 4 General Election. Jarosz received 13.9% of votes, earning him a spot on the board. “I am ...

AKRON — The Akron Police Department (APD) Nov. 18 released bodycamera footage and a 911 call from the officer-involved shooting incident that took place shortly ...