James Edward, McCartney, 81. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of James “Jim” McCartney, born on April 28,1944. Jim passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, after a beautiful ...

GREEN — The footprint of schools in the City of Green is changing as Greenwood Early Learning Center on Graybill Road and Green Middle School on Steese Road were recently demolished. The ...

Manchester BOE approves routine business NEW FRANKLIN — The Manchester Local Schools Board of Education approved several routine items during the June 17 meeting. Those items included the ...

A Ford Tri-Motor, nicknamed the “Tin Goose,” will visit the MAPS Air Museum June 28, offering visitors a chance to step back in time with rides aboard the iconic vintage aircraft. Photo ...

NEW FRANKLIN — The New Franklin Fire Department was called to the swim beach at Portage Lakes State Park at 2:46 p.m. June 24 for a report of an adult man who went under the water and did not ...

Lake improvements, more camping options and a new live music venue are among the off-season upgrades made at Kim Tam Park at Melanie Springs this year. Photo courtesy of Kim Tam Park SPRINGFIELD ...

Photo courtesy of Buckeye’s Mission and Rescue BRUNSWICK — Sunflower is a 1-year-old, 34-pound Siberian husky looking for her companion. She is small enough where she can easily be picked up ...

Photo courtesy of One of A Kind Pet Rescue AKRON — Shelby is a mature, 7-year-old who weighs 35 pounds, and is somewhat set in her ways. She enjoys outings and adventures with her person as long ...

PORTAGE LAKES — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is making it easier than ever to stay safe on the water. In a major boost to boating safety, ODNR ...

Photo courtesy of the office of state Rep. Bill Roemer BATH — State Rep. Bill Roemer (R-District 31) recently recognized the 160th anniversary of Temple Israel Akron by awarding Temple Israel ...

NORTON — The Norton City Schools Board of Education approved several administrative contracts during the regular meeting May 19. The following contracts were approved, among several others ...

Photo courtesy of Barberton City Schools BARBERTON — Four Cities Compact fire/EMT seniors were recently recognized at the Wadsworth Fire Department for completing the two-year career and ...