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Founded by Vernon Smithers in 1925, Smithers is celebrating its 100th anniversary as it continues to grow its testing ...
Pilgrim was the tire company's first blimp to take flight outside Akron on June 3, 1925. Here's a look at airships' history ...
Ohio High School Athletic Association baseball tournaments continues June 3-6. Here's the statewide scoreboard for OHSAA ...
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th birthday! To mark the occasion over the next few days, three blimps will take a ...
Doug Prade, a former Akron police captain convicted of killing his ex-wife, Dr. Margo Prade, will have his first parole hearing Wednesday, June 4.
Akron and Youngstown are the first communities included in a 15-stop, four-day listening tour planned by Dr. Amy Acton as she ...
Admission is free to the daylong celebration hosted by the city and the leader of the Akron Amateur Softball Commission.
There are two teams from the cleveland.com coverage area that will ascend on Akron for the chance to win a state championship ...
It’s a sight you don’t often see: all three U.S.-based Goodyear airships are set to fly over the Akron area together this week.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik’s second State of the City address focused on the city’s work to address public safety; economic ...
Since becoming the mayor of Akron in January 2024, Shammas Malik has faced challenges and controversial issues.
The Western Brown softball team plays Dover in a Division III state semifinal at 10 a.m. Friday at Firestone Stadium in Akron.