FOODBANK INVITES COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF THROUGH 80S-THEMED SELFLESS ELF 5K
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is excited to invite community members to the 12th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk on Dec. 21. The race begins and ends at the Foodbank’s Main Campus in Akron. This year’s race is 80s themed. Participants are encouraged to dress in leg warmers, tease their hair or even sport a funky mullet. Festive, holiday-themed costumes and...
Regional Food Bank’s new fundraising event makes spirits bright at the Ohio Christmas Factory
The Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank hosted a new fundraising event on December 8, 2024, the Merry Meals Mixer. More than 300 guests strolled through the Ohio Christmas Factory showing their support of local hunger relief, helping to raise funds to provide enough food for nearly 280,000 meals. Event attendees delighted in the sights and sounds of the holiday season. The...
High School Singers Invited to Audition for Shining Star CLE Singing Competition
High school singers are encouraged to audition for the 8th annual Shining Star CLE 2024. Slated to hit the stage on Sept. 22 at Playhouse Square, the event is an “American Idol” style solo singing competition for teens from 10 Northeast Ohio counties who compete for college scholarships. High school students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark,...
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Book Review at YMCA 1st & 3rd Mondays OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic...
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JAG Kindergarten Registration Register today! It’s time to register for a Screening appointment if your child will be 5 years of age by August 1, 2024. To complete online documents, visit our website, www.jagschools.org, click on Menu, scroll down to the FinalForms link. Please call Kristine @ the Elementary office, 330-527-2184, for a screening appointment on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Book Review...
Streetsboro basketball seizes control in second half to dominate Akron Coventry
The Metro Athletic Conference banner may have eluded the Streetsboro Rockets boys’ basketball team this year, but they proved that they will be a contender for the foreseeable future. The Rockets capped off league play and celebrated senior night by storming back in the second half to beat conference rival Akron Coventry 67-43 last Friday evening at Streetsboro High...
Ravenna basketball falls to Norton, losing streak reaches 11
The Ravenna Ravens boys’ basketball team’s wait for another victory may take longer than expected. Ravenna’s skid reached 11 games when they were dominated 80-34 against Metro Athletic Conference rival Norton last Friday night at the James L. Coll Gymnasium. “We are struggling to finish games, win games and be competitive,” said Coach Marlon Jones. “Norton ended up winning the...
Crestwood wrestling comes up short in gritty dual against Hudson
If there was any doubt how much the Crestwood Red Devils’ wrestling team had grown since last year, they erased those concerns with a competitive dual against Hudson. The Red Devils took Hudson down to the wire before losing 42-31 in their regular season finale last Thursday evening at Mantua. “To see us compete and come down to that final...
Rockets wrestling finishes as runners-up at MAC tournament
It is almost impossible to win a conference wrestling tournament not having eligible wrestlers in three weight classes. The Streetsboro Rockets’ wrestling team almost pulled off the improbable, taking second place at the Metro Athletic Conference Tournament by crowning five champions to score 168.0 points last Saturday at Woodridge High School in Peninsula. “We were that close,” said Coach Mark...
Rockets wrestling goes 2-3 at Twinsburg duals
Streetsboro Rockets’ wrestling Coach Mark Skonieczny acknowledged that being snake-bitten at the midway point of the season is not ideal. The Rockets competed hard in the Twinsburg duals but finished with a 2-3 record last Saturday afternoon at Twinsburg High School. “We battled in the losses,” said the first-year coach. “My lower weights all wrestled well and went on to...
Greenmen girls basketball rallies but falls to Tallmadge’s Blue Devils
Falling into an early hole was a recipe for disaster for the Aurora Greenmen girls’ basketball team. The Greenmen lost 58-45 against Suburban League American Conference rival Tallmadge, spoiling senior night last Saturday afternoon at The Greenhouse. “We just dug ourselves too big of a hole,” said Coach Erika Greenberg. “I told them in the locker room that they did...
Greenmen hockey leans on defense and prevails against Knights
After scoring six goals in the first two periods, the Aurora Greenmen’s hockey team relied on its defense to fend off Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League Blue Division rival Nordonia in the final period. Aurora’s defense stiffened up and defeated its neighborhood foe 6-5 in a GCHSHL Blue Division crossover game last Sunday afternoon at The Pond in...
Streetsboro girls basketball falls to Copley for first loss
Streetsboro Rockets girls’ basketball Coach Carl Singer acknowledged it was only a matter of time before his squad was defeated. That time came when the Rockets lost 81-50 against Copley at Copley High School last Wednesday. “I would say it was a bad time to not play well and it was our first game against a really good opponent. We...
Open Arms Adoptions celebrates National Adoption Day by hosting an Informational Open House
Open Arms Adoptions warmly invites you to an Informational Open House event, taking place at Northside Marketplace in Akron on National Adoption Day Saturday, November 18th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This gathering provides a chance for attendees to interact with the Open Arms Adoptions staff, gain in-depth insights into their adoption programs, pose questions, and enjoy light refreshments while...
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Announces State Capital Budget Investment in its STEM Center of Excellence
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) announced funding included in the 134th Ohio General Assembly’s capital appropriations bill in the amount of $250,000 for the GSNEO STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Ledgewood in Peninsula, Ohio. State capital budget dollars will be used for construction of GSNEO’s STEM Center of Excellence, which will provide a unique space for students...
Local Movie Makers Release New Film
While you may be aware that Northeast Ohio has been featured in several films lately, you might not have known that one particular film has local connections. Portions of “The Other Side of Darkness”, an independent family-friendly action movie, were filmed in and around Garrettsville, thanks to JAG High School graduate, Vinny Sisson. Sisson is a 2006 graduate of James...
‘Other Side of Darkness’ Premieres on February 2nd
Northeast Ohio has been featured in several films lately, but if you didn't get in on the action, you've got another shot. On Wednesday, February 2nd, attend a Hollywood-style premiere for the feature film "The Other Side of Darkness." The family-friendly action film weaves the tale of A 16 year-old girl's mysterious birthday gift that leads her and her friends...
Crestwood School Board Bans Use of Personal Communication Devices
Mantua - At the last Crestwood School Board meeting, the board approved a policy that states that usage of personal communication devices (PCDs) are not permitted during the school day. The policy defines PCDs to include computers, tablets, electronic readers, cell phones, smartphones, and/or other web-enabled devices of any type. The policy notes, however, that students may use PCDs...
Burton D. Morgan Foundation Grant Enables Continued Development of Morgan Park in Shalersville
Hudson– Burton D. Morgan Foundation has awarded a grant of $65,900 to Portage Park District Foundation for the continued development of the 504-acre Morgan Park in Shalersville Township. At one time, the Foundation’s founder, Burt Morgan, purchased the land with the intent to develop an international airport. The land remained undeveloped and went to Burt Morgan’s estate upon his passing...
