Local gay rights pioneer leaves lasting legacy through charity
A planned gift from longtime gay rights advocate Dr. Walter A. Sheppe Jr. will preserve the legacy of the former University of Akron professor forever. Dr. Sheppe, who taught biology at the University...
View ArticleBecky Dorner Earns Prestigious Medallion Award from Academy of Nutrition and...
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, announced their national honorees and award winners in May 2017. Registered...
View ArticleFairlawn Teen Wins Miss Ohio Jr Teen
Sophomore at Copley High School, Caitlin Sadosky has won the title of Miss Ohio Jr Teen and will travel to Kentucky in October to compete for the national title. Caitlin volunteers at One Of A Kind...
View ArticleAkron Bridal Show Makes Wedding Planning Easy
Today's Bride Shows - Northeast Ohio's most respectable bridal show producer - will be hosting a spectacular bridal show on August 27th to help Akron brides plan their wedding all under one roof!...
View ArticleSikich LLP names Laura Culp partner-in-charge of construction and real estate...
AKRON, Ohio — July 11, 2017 — Professional services firm Sikich LLP recently named Laura Culp, CPA, partner-in-charge of its construction and real estate services practice. Culp, a certified...
View ArticleHole-In-One at Fairlawn Country Club
Congratulations to Jakob Fatica on his hole-in-one on hole number 9 at Fairlawn Country Club!
View ArticleSt. Vincent-St. Mary High School Announces Sponsorship by the Marianists
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School has entered into an agreement with the Marianist Province of the United States to become a Marianist-sponsored ministry. The new partnership offers STVM a fresh...
View ArticleCOPLEY RESIDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pam Austin Director of Outreach & Special Events The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio Ph: 614/486-9521, ext. 233 Email: paustin@bx.org COPLEY RESIDENT RECEIVES...
View ArticleAKRON RESIDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pam Austin Director of Outreach & Special Events The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio Ph: 614/486-9521, ext. 233 Email: paustin@bx.org AKRON RESIDENT RECEIVES...
View Article2nd Annual Local Business Sponsored Good Neighbors’ Back-to-School Supply Drive
Local businesses in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Stow and Ellet are on board, and calling on all patrons to donate to a massive drive for Good Neighbors’ Back-to-School distribution in August. Cuyahoga...
View ArticleSikich LLP wins national workplace award
— Professional services firm recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management for innovative and effective workforce practices — NAPERVILLE, Ill. — June 29, 2017 — Professional services firm...
View ArticleLocal students named to the Bluffton University dean’s list
Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for the spring term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. Undergraduate students from your area named to the dean’s...
View ArticleAkron Beacon Journal May 7th 1945 front page
My sister and I found this front page of the Akron Beacon Journal from May 7th 1945, going through an old picture box from my grandpa and grandma. Thought it would be pretty awesome to share. -Sammy...
View ArticleLocal Cadet Graduates from West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Daniel James Pastoria, son of Rick and Beth Pastoria of Stow, Ohio, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, May 27. Pastoria graduated from Cuyahoga Valley...
View ArticleAkronWorks.com Summer Job Fair Returns to Summit Mall on July 19
Summit County job board, AkronWorks.com brings it’s successful job fair series back to Summit Mall on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from Noon - 4 PM. Job seekers will meet with over 40 local companies...
View ArticleLocal Distributor Invests in New Build
Acorn Distributors, Inc. is building a new 100,000 sq. ft. distribution facility for its Columbus Ohio location. The company plans to move from its current location to the new location on the...
View ArticleMedina County Community Fund awards record grant
The Medina County Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced the largest grant in its 24-year history at its annual Spring into Summer event on June 22. Fund officials presented the...
View ArticleMedina County Women’s Endowment Fund announces $13,000 in grants
The Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced its 2017 grant distributions on Friday, June 16. Grants totaling $13,000 were awarded to nine nonprofit organizations...
View ArticleAkron-Area Students Graduate from Herzing University
AKRON–Herzing University-Akron recently conducted its commencement ceremony for Spring 2017 graduates, which included three residents from the Akron area. Herzing-Akron (600 S Arlington St, Akron, OH)...
View ArticleSAFY names Matt new CEO
News Release Date: June 13, 2017 Contact: Kelly Hackworth, Director of PR and Communication Phone/Email: (419) 695-8010, hackworthk@safy.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR...
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