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  • [28-05-2012] The Scene — May 28
    This WeekSuper Wash Car Washes FoodRaiser — Throughout May, select Super Wash car washes will hold a FoodRaiser to raise money for local food pantries. Super Wash will donate $1 of every “Super Wash” and $1.50 of every...

  • [27-05-2012] Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh Host the 22nd Gene Kelly Awards
    A near capacity crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County’s finest high school performers at the 22nd Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in...

  • [26-05-2012] St. Vincent wraps up 175th anniversary celebration
    The congregation at St. Vincent Parish will culminate its 175th anniversary celebration with a special Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday (Pentecost Sunday) at the church, 164 W. Market St.Bishop Richard G. Lennon of the Catholic Diocese of...

  • [22-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 21
    AKRONFight involves gunAKRON: A 19-year-old Akron man is accused of trying to shoot his father during an argument Friday night.Officers were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. over a fight involving a weapon.They said the son was found at a...

  • [20-05-2012] Lake patrols might be reduced
    NEW FRANKLIN: Just as boating season is getting under way, officials learned they will have to pay a dividend to beef up marine patrols on the Portage Lakes — or to merely keep them at former levels. Earlier this year, the city...

  • [20-05-2012] Summit to celebrate Towpath Trail
    Summit County is kicking off a celebration of the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within the county.A year-long observance is planned by trail sponsors, but the big day will be July 7, with activities along the trail...

  • [19-05-2012] Buddhist nun to help others develop a compassionate heart
    Ani Palmo Rybicki, a Buddhist nun, will lead a discussion on The Compassionate Heart: Overcoming Obstacles to Practicing Compassion at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Rybicki, a...

  • [19-05-2012] Flash mob starts celebration
    Ed Roth, president and chief executive of Aultman Health Foundation and this year’s Harvest for Hunger campaign co-chairman, had everyone’s attention at the campaign’s closing ceremony Friday afternoon when he was...

  • [18-05-2012] Mableton Day celebration set for Saturday
    The Mableton Day Coalition will host a Mableton Day celebration for area residents on Saturday at the Mable House Arts Complex....

  • [18-05-2012] Mableton Day celebration set for Saturday
    The Mableton Day Coalition will host a Mableton Day celebration for area residents on Saturday at the Mable House Arts Complex....

  • [14-05-2012] Atlanta leaders kick off Older Atlantans Month
    In honor of Older Atlantans Month, Mayor Kasim Reed kicked off a celebration on Monday, May 7 at City Hall to pay tribute to Atlanta’s senior citizens....

  • [14-05-2012] Atlanta leaders kick off Older Atlantans Month
    In honor of Older Atlantans Month, Mayor Kasim Reed kicked off a celebration on Monday, May 7 at City Hall to pay tribute to Atlanta’s senior citizens....

  • [14-05-2012] Motherhood toasted at Hower House tea
    Beacon Journal staff reportCharlotte Miller of Massillon started her Mother’s Day festivities by looking ahead – buying items for a fairy garden. She wrapped her celebration up Sunday by traveling back in time at the...

  • [13-05-2012] Local birth moms unite day before Mother’s Day; network group offers support, helps reunite families
    After a life of pain and regret over giving her baby up for adoption in 1968, April Martin hoped for healing as she attended a Birthmother’s Day ceremony three years ago.The event, sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland each...

  • [12-05-2012] Local birth moms celebrate day before Mother’s Day; network group offers support, helps reunite families
    After a life of pain and regret over giving her baby up for adoption in 1968, April Martin hoped for healing as she attended a Birthmother’s Day ceremony three years ago.The event, sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland each...

  • [05-05-2012] Interfaith group taking steps to feed the hungry
    The Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting its annual Walk To Stop Hunger at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Registration with refreshments and music begins at 2 p.m. and the...

  • [05-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Community support grows for Kenmore fire victims
    After learning about Monday night’s fire that left a Kenmore family of six homeless, several Akron-area citizens have stepped up in “There but for the grace of God go I” fashion to help.That outreach, I’ve learned,...

  • [05-05-2012] Local briefs — May 4
    AKRONWard 10 meetingAKRON: Councilman Garry Moneypenny will host his monthly Ward 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Goodyear Branch at 60 Goodyear Blvd.A representative of the...

  • [03-05-2012] Local news briefs – May 3
    AKROnRobbery thwartedAKRON: A woman walked into a Mr. Hero restaurant with the intent to rob the place and ended up with a black eye instead, Akron police said.The woman entered the Mr. Hero’s at 484 W. Market St. around 5 p.m....

  • [30-04-2012] Charity events — week of April 30
    This WeekWednesdayTaste of North Canton — 5-7:30 p.m., Fairways at Arrowhead Country Club, 1500 Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton. Food by 30 local restaurants, music, silent auction. $10. Benefits Idea House, specializing in...