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Tasha Nickols takes pride in being a go-getter. She never shied away from working extra hours as a nursing assistant. Still, it wasn’t enough to keep Nickols and her three children from becoming homeless. She felt demoralized having to call the United Way 2-1-1 Help Center early this year to find space in a shelter.…
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“GLOW: Neon and Light,” a new exhibit at the Akron Art Museum, opens Saturday and is on view through Feb. 9, 2025. The post Akron Art Museum embraces the light with new exhibit appeared first on Signal Akron.
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The locations of some of the drop-off bins used for glass recycling in Akron are changing, along with the addition of a sixth bin. The post Recycling glass in Akron? Some of the drop-off locations have changed. appeared first on Signal Akron.
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After years of negotiating contracts for professional golfers, R.J. Nemer has inked his own lucrative deal as University of Akron president. The sports agent turned university leader, whose tenure began in May, will enjoy an annual base salary of at least $484,500 during his four-year contract, which runs through 2028. The Board of Trustees can…
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Ohio colleges — including Kent State — are stepping up national recruitment to fill their classrooms
Ohio’s continuing demographic shifts are one of the biggest reasons officials are looking to strengthen their reputation outside of the Buckeye State. The post Ohio colleges — including Kent State — are stepping up national recruitment to fill their classrooms appeared first on Signal Akron.
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Did I Promise School officials take proper precautions last week when a teacher discovered a student scribbled names of more than 50 students and teachers on a “Death Note” list? The post Handling of ‘Death Note’ found at Akron’s I Promise School raises questions from teachers’ union appeared first on Signal Akron.
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Who doesn’t love chocolate? Also, when sharing her recipe for this cocktail, Rose paid homage to legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell as the inventor of the espresso martini. The post Cheers to chocolate espresso martini at NOMZ appeared first on Signal Akron.
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Twenty traffic signal boxes around Akron will soon get a splash of color from local artists. The post Akron artists’ designs selected for 20 traffic signal boxes appeared first on Signal Akron.
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Akron’s independent police auditor has challenged the ruling on a use-of-force investigation that cleared a police officer of wrongdoing in an arrest this June. On Wednesday evening, the Citizens’ Police Oversight Board voted unanimously to accept the auditor’s report. The post Police auditor challenges force used by Akron officer in arrest of man downtown appeared…
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Last year, I moved to Akron in early December, so I basically missed fall. This year, I’m ready to dive right into a pile of crunchy, colorful leaves (metaphorically speaking) and experience as many of the region’s autumnal offerings as I can. If you’re also looking for things to do this season, my Signal Cleveland…