EDUCATION Buchtel grads, employees voice support for Principal LaCresia Denson Kelli Weir Akron Beacon Journal June 9, 2026, 7:37 a.m. ET Buchtel community members are urging the Akron school board to retain Principal LaCresia Denson after years of turnov... See more
EDUCATION Akron Public Schools fires supervisor after factfinder recommendation Kelli Weir Akron Beacon Journal May 28, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET The Akron school board fired custodial services supervisor Darian Johnson after a factfinder said Johnson violated t... See more
EDUCATION Akron schools ban disappearing emails in new public records policy Kelli Weir Akron Beacon Journal May 27, 2026, 6:39 a.m. ET The Akron school board revised the district's public records policy that was adopted in 1998 and last revised in April ... See more
NEWS Police K9 challenge highlights four-legged officer skills Kelli Weir Akron Beacon Journal May 24, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET Police officers and their K9 partners from seven different departments competed in the Akron Police Department's K9 Challenge on May ... See more
Hoban, Revere, Copley-Fairlawn, St. Barnabas teams going to nationals Four teams of Summit County students are headed to national competitions. Members of Archbishop Hoban High School’s mock trial team will begin competing on May 8 in the National High Sc... See more