Abby Cymerman

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare DOWNTOWN AKRON — At the top of the Oct. 7 meeting of the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, Board President Diana Autry introduced an amendment to the meeting’s agenda to add a resolution “proclaiming the excellent progress of the Akron Public School district and congratulating scholars, staff and the superintendent on their accomplishments.”

The Akron Zoo will host its annual “Boo at the Zoo” Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of October. Photo courtesy of the Akron Zoo GREATER AKRON — Several communities in the West Side Leader coverage area host annual Halloween trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Here are the official dates and times of these events, and

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare SUMMIT/MEDINA COUNTIES — In addition to the races for elected officials, voters will find local issues on their Nov. 5 General Election ballots. The following is a list of issues voters in the West Side Leader’s coverage area can expect to see on their ballots. For complete coverage of the issues, visit akron.com. All issues require a majority affirmative vote for passage.

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare SUMMIT COUNTY — In addition to the races for elected officials, voters will find local issues on their Nov. 5 General Election ballots. The following is a list of issues voters in the South Side News Leader coverage area can expect to see on their ballots. For complete coverage of the issues, visit akron.com. Ohio

FAIRLAWN — During the Oct. 21 meeting of Fairlawn City Council, members passed three ordinances on third reading. The first ordinance that passed recommended the selection of Leopardo Energy LLC, authorizing a contract with Leopardo to do a comprehensive energy audit of city-owned buildings and provide information and options to help the city become more

The student-athletes of the Firestone Community Learning Center swim team celebrate after swimming 12 hours Nov. 2 at the school’s Natatorium to raise funds for their 36th annual “Kids Helping Kids” Swim Marathon which supports special projects at Akron Children’s Hospital. Photo courtesy of Dan Draiss Photography WEST AKRON — The Firestone Community Learning Center

From left to right: Firestone CLC sophomore Noah Bradley (“Draco Malfoy”), junior Wittman Sullivan (“Harry Potter”) and senior Anna Foltz (“Ginny Weasley”) rehearse a scene from the upcoming play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Photo courtesy of Mark Zimmerman and The Akron School for the Arts at the Firestone Community Learning Center WEST AKRON

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare DOWNTOWN AKRON — During the Nov. 4 meeting of the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education, board members heard, but did not yet approve, a report by Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Stephen Thompson about the district’s five-year forecast and how it would be affected if the APS levy, Issue 27, did or did not pass during the Nov. 5 election. Election results were not available as of press time.

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare FAIRLAWN — During the Nov. 4 meeting of Fairlawn City Council, members passed an ordinance with a 7-0 vote authorizing Mayor Russell Sharnsky to enter into an agreement with Akron-based Buckeye Energy Brokers Inc. for aggregation consulting services and other services related to electric utility deregulation.

Akron Digestive Disease Consultants Inc. is changing its name to Akron Digestive Health and moving its office to 3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 100.