🎂 Akron celebrates 200 years with blimps soaring and pride swelling. The city marked its bicentennial with Mayor Malik's State of the City address at Lock 3 Park, where three Goodyear blimps (celebrating their own 100th anniversary) flew overhead. The speech balanced acknowledgment of challenges like gun violence and policing issues with celebration of achievements including downtown revitalization and infrastructure improvements. Throughout its two centuries, Akron has transformed from an abolitionist hub to rubber capital to musical center, with residents consistently showing passionate dedication to their community's betterment.
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🏫 Akron students craft new boardroom table showcasing real-world skills. The Akron Public Schools Board met at their new table designed by staff and built by students from the Construction and Welding pathways at local schools. The board approved Superintendent Mary Outley's three-year contract with a $240,000 annual salary, despite some procedural concerns. Community members, particularly from Kenmore, voiced opposition about potential changes to a $76 million school building project that's facing a $13 million shortfall. The board also approved a $30 million funding measure for a new North High School facility while implementing staff reductions as part of budget-cutting efforts.
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🛣️ Township trustees clash over culvert repair strategy in Granger. Granger Township is exploring an alternative approach to planned culvert repairs on Wilbur and Stony Hill roads. Service Director Mark Novak wants to present a different option to the Medina County Engineer's Office than what the county originally planned. The township previously approved $206,500 in Ohio Public Works Commission funding for three culvert repairs with a $53,500 local match, but officials now suggest removing the State Road culvert to complete that work in-house at lower cost. Trustees also approved a resolution to place a 1-mill renewal fire levy on the November ballot.
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Historical Highland Square Treasure: Priced at $165,000, this Highland Square Colonial features original woodwork, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, plus expansion potential via a walk-up attic.
Spacious home near Stow conveniences: This charming $350,000 home offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a finished basement, all wrapped in classic details and modern updates, minutes from Stow amenities and major transportation routes.
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