Akron Court Honors Veteran John Seiberling
Akron Municipal Court held a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony for former U.S. Rep. John F. Seiberling at Glendale Cemetery.
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Politics
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Should local governments prioritize memorializing historical burial sites for the poor in your community?
Akron Rededicates Schneider Park as Memorial Site
City officials renamed the park to honor hundreds of individuals buried there from the former Summit County Infirmary.
Business
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Do you support your city spending money on youth sports and violence prevention programs?
Akron Awards $100,000 to 50 Youth Programs
The city's Sports and Wellness Grants Program is funding after-school, mentorship, outreach and violence-prevention efforts in its second year.
Health
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Should doctors in your community do more to help families access healthy food?
Akron Pediatrician Earns Ohio Community Honor
Dr. Maureen Ahmann of Cleveland Clinic Akron General is recognized for her work improving children's health in the Akron area.
Sports
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Do you trust local public universities to treat men's and women's sports programs equally?
Former Akron Coach Sues University Over Firing
Jennifer Simonetti alleges her 2025 termination as women's soccer coach was retaliation for discrimination complaints.
Lifestyle
Akron Revives Archaeology Fair After 15 Years
The University of Akron's Community Archaeology Program brought back its Archaeology Fair in October 2026 after a 15-year pause.
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