NEW FRANKLIN — City Council May 7 approved a $643,331 contract with Northstar Asphalt for the city’s 2025 road paving contract. Northstar’s bid was the lowest and best from among six submitted.

COVENTRY — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Coventry Fire Department hosted a Touch-A Truck event May 9 at the Portage Lakes Plaza on Manchester Road. The event included numerous fire ...

COVENTRY — Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree gave her annual report for the township during the May 8 meeting. Fatheree said the township has one deputy on patrol at all times with an ...

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is publishing weekly Ohio Spring Wildflower Bloom reports for wildflower enthusiasts and nature ...

CUYAHOGA FALLS — With postseason play quickly closing in, the Walsh Jesuit High School girls lacrosse team snagged a late-season 7-4 win over Revere High School May 10. Walsh Jesuit coach ...

Nancy Gaylord Powers, 83, passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on March 29, 2025. A devoted mother, naturalist, conservationist, and artist, Gay valued quality over ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Township Police Department May 8 announced the addition of a new four-legged officer. Police Chief Jack Simone said the department is in the process of acquiring a ...

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Summit County Council May 12 approved a lease addendum with the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) for office space at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave. in Akron. The $22,952 ...

GREATER AKRON — Following the May 6 Summit County primary election, the South Side News Leader reached out to its communities to discover the next steps for cities, villages and townships, as ...

Nancy Gaylord Powers, 83, passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on March 29, 2025. A devoted mother, naturalist, conservationist, and artist, Gay valued quality over ...

DOWNTOWN AKRON — From rubber to music to the Soap Box Derby — Akron history is on display at the recently opened Akron History Center. The center is located in Building D in the Bowery ...

BATH — The Bath Township Trustees heard details about three upcoming Bath community events at the May 5 meeting. Renee Flynn, a community volunteer who is organizing two of the events, announced ...