Eric Poston

DOWNTOWN AKRON — During the June 29 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting of Akron City Council, members heard details of an amendment to the purchase and development agreement between the city and the developer for the CitiCenter Building, located at 146 S. High St.

DOWNTOWN AKRON — By a 9-4 vote, members of Akron City Council approved a resolution objecting to the renewal of a liquor license for the Highland Tavern, located at 808 W. Market St.

District also OKs settlement agreement NEW FRANKLIN — During the June 30 Manchester Local Schools Board of Education meeting, the board approved several financial matters to close out Fiscal Year 2026.

GREEN — Green High School sophomore Isabella Elmiger has added some art to Green restaurant Sunrise Social as shown below and at right.

GREEN — A new truck parking area is coming to the City of Green along Interstate 77 northbound south of Graybill Road.

DOWNTOWN AKRON — Construction of a new roof at 7 17 Credit Union Park (formerly Canal Park) is set to begin this fall. During the July 13 Akron City Council meeting, members approved a $1.2 million contract with Duro-Last Roofing for the project. Akron Service Director Chris Ludle said the roof is more than 30

Coventry trustees updated on Road Department work COVENTRY — With summer in full swing, the Coventry Township Road Department has been busy performing several tasks. During the July 9 Coventry Township Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees heard an update from Road Superintendent Lael Stouffer. Stouffer said his department has been busy with storm cleanups

COVENTRY — The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education heard an update on summer projects across the district during the July 15 meeting. Superintendent George Fisk said summer projects are on or ahead of schedule with the exception of a minor setback with the refinishing of the gym floor at Coventry Middle School (CMS). He

City narrowly approves pole sign for Klutch Cannabis DOWNTOWN ARKON — Akron City Council members unanimously approved a zoning change related to data centers during the July 27 meeting. The zoning change defines data centers and requires them to receive a conditional-use permit. Developers of data centers also will be required to provide the city

A rendering of a new roundabout to be constructed at the intersection of South Arlington Road and Mount Pleasant Street Northwest in 2027 Rendering courtesy of the City of Green GREEN — Another roundabout is coming to the City of Green. Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of South Arlington Road and Mount Pleasant