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Ohio Outdoors: Dragonflies— Jewels of the Skies

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By Julie Watson

This month I thought I’d write about some of my favorite insects – dragonflies and their smaller, more delicate cousins – damselflies. They belong to the order…

Summit Metro Parks announces September programs and events

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There’s something for everyone in Summit Metro Parks, including the following programs and events this September. 
 
For virtual programs, visit www.zoom.com and enter the Zoom ID to participate. 

The Setlist: Live music for Aug. 21-27

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By Mike D

Hey Folks,

I hope you all are getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year. Summer is once again slowly moving to the rearview mirror of 2026.

As…

Summit County obituaries for Aug. 14-20

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Donald R. Howell

Donald “Don” R. Howell
10/31/1937 – 8/15/2026
Don retired from Akron Public Schools after 30 years of service.
Don is survived by his wife of 63 years…

The Setlist: Live music for Aug. 14-20

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By Mike D.

Hey Folks,

Here we are kicking into mid-August already! I hope the summer has been filled with lots of fun and good live music. 

This week I…

Fuerst Automotive: A local mainstay and a family legacy

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By Jeremy Brown

Cliff Philen was repairing transmissions in Kent before Mitch Stout was born. Now, 45 years later, both men work in the same six-bay garage — Philen as…

Summit County obituaries for Aug. 7-13

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Cleta J. Amedeo

Cleta J. Amedeo, 88, passed away August 10, 2026. Born in Cleveland, she had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge area most of her life.
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Robert Henry

The Setlist: Live music for Aug. 7-13

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By Mike D

Good morning, fans of all things music. Here we are rolling into the first week of August already. This week finds me with two nice gigs to…

Summit County obituaries for July 31-Aug. 6

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Kay Eileen Sonneborn

Kay E. Sonneborn, 83, passed away July 30, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
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Peggy F. Atchison

Peggy F…

The Setlist: Live music for July 31-Aug. 4

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By Mike D.

Hey Folks,

Summer is flying by as we enter the last week of July. There is lots of great music coming up this week, and I hope…

Life Discovery curriculum a win for local schools

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By Wendy DiAlesandro

A year after launching Life Discovery, most area school districts that signed on are calling it a good deal.

The curriculum was developed by Cleveland-area entrepreneur Fred…

Summit County obituaries for July 24-30

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Robert B. Scherer Jr.

Robert B. Scherer Jr passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on September 29, 1947 in Akron, Ohio he lived most of his life in the…

The Setlist: Live music for July 22-28

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By Mike D

Hey Folks,
I hope you all weathered the heat and Canadian and smoke of last week. Here is the Setlist for July 22-28. 
— Mike D 

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Documenters: Hudson City Council meeting for July 14, 2026

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By Julie Erickson

Attendees
  • Jeffrey Anzevino, mayor
  • Michael Bird, president of council (Ward 4)
  • Kyle Brezovec, council member (at large)
  • Samantha D’Eramo, council member (at large)
  • Patricia Goetz, council member…

Documenters: Silver Lake Council meeting for July 20, 2026

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By Noell Wolfgram Evans

On July 20, the members of the Village of Silver Lake Council met in the Town Hall meeting room for their second regular meeting of the…

Summit County obituaries for July 16-23

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Thomas V. Lorkowski

Thomas V. Lorkowski, 75, passed away July 21, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.
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Susan Marie Cirner (Basco)

Susan…

The Setlist: Live music in Summit County from July 17-21

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By Mike D

Well as we all know, the summer days tend to fly by once the 4th of July festivities are in our rear view mirror. It is July…

Summit Metro Parks announces August programs

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There’s something for everyone in Summit Metro Parks, including the following programs and events this August. 
 
For virtual programs, visit www.zoom.com and enter the Zoom ID to participate. 
 

Documenters: Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education meeting for July 8, 2026

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By Noell Wolfgram Evans

The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education held its lone July meeting on the 8th inside the Cuyahoga Falls High School Performing Arts Center. In attendance were…

Summit County obituaries for July 9-15

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Mary Karen Wiener

Mary Karen Wiener, age 61, passed away peacefully the morning of July 11, 2026. She was born on January 24,1965 to Johann Wiener and Waltruth “Trudy” Fuerhoff…