Hartville mayor outlines village progress
Mayor Cynthia Billing presented her annual State of the Village report at the Jan. 26 council meeting. She reviewed progress on the paving program and sewer line replacements and noted that decorative light poles in the downtown area have been replaced. She said she would like to see some buildings and properties...
Medina Community Church names Simon Bartos as new pastor
Medina Community Church has announced the arrival of its new pastor, Simon Bartos, who will be officially installed Feb. 1, succeeding Pastor Doug Davidson, who served the church for 38 years. Bartos brings local roots and pastoral experience to the role. He and his wife, Lauren, both Medina natives, are...
Barberton Seeks Nominations for Esteemed Walk of Fame to Honor Community Pillars
The City of Barberton has opened the floor for nominations to its Walk of Fame, inviting residents to put forward names of individuals who have made their mark on the community. Entering its latest round of ceremonials, the Walk of Fame Committee is seeking to honor those whose professional achievements, lasting...
Hartville bids farewell to Jeff Reale
An open house was held the evening of Jan. 16, at the Church of Christ, 460 E. Maple St. in Hartville, to celebrate a “REALE-TIE-ERMENT” party for Jeff Reale, PT, MA, who is retiring after 37 years and possibly hanging up his tie, at least from wearing one to work. Guests were encouraged to wear a tie in Reale’s...
Bitter cold grips Northeast Ohio as snow chances increase in week ahead
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Frigid air and occasional light snow will dominate Northeast Ohio through the weekend, with wind chills dropping well below zero at times before a more organized round of snowfall moves in later next week, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service Cleveland. A chance of...
AARP offers free tax help in Portage County
AARP Foundation has announced free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. Portage County has three AARP tax preparation sites − Reed Memorial Library (Mondays); Streetsboro United Methodist Church (Wednesdays and Thursdays); and Kent United Methodist Church (Fridays and Saturdays). Locations in...
New record low set at Akron-Canton Airport Saturday morning
The Akron-Canton area set a new record for low temperatures early Saturday morning. The National Weather Service says the temperature dipped to minus 9 degrees Jan. 31 at the Akron-Canton Airport in Green − breaking the previous record low of minus 5 degrees set in 1948. A low of minus 20 was recorded at the Akron...
Opinion: “The Alarming Normalization of Cruelty in Society”
(Disclaimer) This piece is an opinion article by Tara Mosley Weems, former Councilwoman of Ward Five, and the Executive Director, B&V Family Community Resource House, City of Akron. The views and opinions are not those of Kimberly F. Brown, Brown on Cleveland, Newsbreak, or its affiliates. They are the sole views of...
Northeast Ohio warms slightly Monday before another snow system Friday
A gradual warming trend begins Monday with high temperatures reaching the high 20s, though light snow showers are expected as a weak system moves through the area, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland. While accumulations will likely remain under an inch, slippery roads and reduced visibility could...
Pav’s Creamery sells Lawson’s, Winking Lizard flavors for Super Bowl🍦
Pav's Creamery has brought back one of its boldest creations, Lawson's Chip Dip Ice Cream, and a fun new flavor: Winking Lizard Hot Honey Peach Wing Ice Cream. The returning flavor and its new companion are available for preorder through Feb. 5. They will be available for pick up at the Pav's locations in Cuyahoga...
