Barberton Mayor William Judge resigns
June 18, 2026
Shorter Griffin sworn in as city’s first Black mayor BARBERTON — Three-term Barberton Mayor William Judge has resigned from his position June 15 amid City Council proceedings to remove him.
What's happening around The Lakes...
Akron Zoo hosts local river clean-up
June 18, 2026
The Akron Zoo recently hosted a river clean-up event along a stretch of the Little Cuyahoga River. Volunteers collected approximately 200 pounds of trash during the event. Photos courtesy of
Akron City Council approves redevelopment area for polymer project
June 18, 2026
DOWNTOWN AKRON — During the June 15 Akron City Council meeting, members held a public hearing and approved the Lincoln–Mill Redevelopment Area, which will allow for the construction of a
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