📚 Ohio's libraries need your vote and your voice. Issue 18 on the May 6 ballot seeks funding for much-needed repairs and modernization of the Akron-Summit County Public Library system. The bond would cost homeowners $35 annually per $100,000 of property value to support 19 branches in need of updates. Beyond physical improvements, Ohio libraries face potential funding changes as Republican legislators propose shifting from guaranteed percentage funding to negotiable line-item appropriations. The columnist urges readers to vote yes on Issue 18, sign up for the library newsletter, and contact state representatives to maintain the 1.7% funding formula.
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👴 Retired pharmacist celebrates 94th birthday and 70th wedding anniversary. Jim Myers was surprised by family members who traveled nearly 4,000 miles combined to celebrate these milestones with him and his wife Sally. The article also mentions the establishment of the Jon Secaur Future Science Teacher Scholarship at Kent State University, a chance encounter with an Ohioan in a Los Angeles restaurant, and the passing of former PARTA general manager John Drew at age 82. Author David Dix, former publisher of The Record-Courier, shares these community updates from Portage County and beyond.
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🎭 Cleveland Heights bursts with spring entertainment options this Sunday. Heights Youth Theatre brings Rodgers & Hammerstein's magical "Cinderella" to Wiley Middle School, featuring talented young performers from across the region. Dobama Theatre presents the world premiere of "Rust," a true story about one woman's journey in Cleveland's steel industry. For a more casual outing, the Officer Jason West Memorial Fundraiser offers family-friendly fun with finger food and silent raffles at Boss Dog Brewery. All three events take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, providing diverse cultural experiences for community members.
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