News archive Freedom
News of the past 30 days...
- [02-06-2012] Mubarak faces death, prison or freedom
Egypt's former president, Hosni Mubarak, was sentenced to life imprisonment Saturday in Cairo for his role in the killings of pro-democracy protesters last year, after a 10-month trial.... - [02-06-2012] Mubarak faces death, prison or freedom
Egypt's former president, Hosni Mubarak, was sentenced to life imprisonment Saturday in Cairo for his role in the killings of pro-democracy protesters last year, after a 10-month trial.... - [02-06-2012] Islamic school helps students build faith foundation
CUYAHOGA FALLS: Sarah Spencer is gaining a global perspective from her kindergarten, first- and second-grade students.“I come to school to teach them, but sometimes they actually teach me lessons,” said Spencer, of... - [02-06-2012] Contract awarded for trail linking Akron to Kent
The new Freedom Trail from Akron through Tallmadge to Kent is moving forward.Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, on Thursday awarded a $1,137,440 contract to Kenmore Construction Co. of Akron for the first leg of the trail.It... - [31-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 31
AKRONMurder suspect heldAKRON: Police arrested an Akron man who authorities say fled a fatal stabbing early Sunday on a bicycle.Rudolph Valentino Ammons III, 29, of South Arlington Street, was apprehended about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the... - [30-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Dogs may be prescription for struggling vets
Frank and Jen DeLorenzo may not be in uniform, but they’re still soldiers.The DeLorenzos, founders of the Brecksville-based nonprofit Wags 4 Warriors train dogs to be companions to military veterans who suffer from post... - [30-05-2012] Albright, Dylan among Medal of Freedom recipients
President Barack Obama on Tuesday bestowed the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on 13 people from all walks of life, hailing them for changing the world for the better.... - [30-05-2012] Albright, Dylan among Medal of Freedom recipients
President Barack Obama on Tuesday bestowed the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on 13 people from all walks of life, hailing them for changing the world for the better.... - [30-05-2012] Freedom Riders program at Shrine of the Black Madonna
The Shrine of the Black Madonna will host a program on the Freedom Riders that includes viewing of the documentary, "Freedom Riders".... - [30-05-2012] Freedom Riders program at Shrine of the Black Madonna
The Shrine of the Black Madonna will host a program on the Freedom Riders that includes viewing of the documentary, "Freedom Riders".... - [23-05-2012] Phyllis Cottle is again fighting for her life
The phone rang. Dolores Juriga, a friend of Phyllis Cottle was on the other end. The news was not good. Jaw dropping.“Phyllis has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.”“But she’s in good spirits,” Juriga said... - [23-05-2012] Former Pa. Rep. Bill DeWeese going back to prison
After a weekend of unexpected freedom for Bill DeWeese, a county judge denies the former Pennsylvania House Democratic leader's request to stay free on bail pending appeal.... - [20-05-2012] Summit to celebrate Towpath Trail
Summit County is kicking off a celebration of the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within the county.A year-long observance is planned by trail sponsors, but the big day will be July 7, with activities along the trail... - [20-05-2012] Bob Dyer: New texting law way too wimpy
I will never figure out what most of those people are thinking in that stately building in Columbus where our laws are created.Even after waiting until 43 other states had passed some type of law against texting while driving, the... - [19-05-2012] Buddhist nun to help others develop a compassionate heart
Ani Palmo Rybicki, a Buddhist nun, will lead a discussion on The Compassionate Heart: Overcoming Obstacles to Practicing Compassion at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Rybicki, a... - [18-05-2012] Fulton school board celebrates freedom, looks to future
Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa on Thursday shared a strategic plan that will set new long-term goals for the district and make it more competitive nationally as it becomes the state's largest charter system.... - [18-05-2012] Fulton school board celebrates freedom, looks to future
Fulton Superintendent Robert Avossa on Thursday shared a strategic plan that will set new long-term goals for the district and make it more competitive nationally as it becomes the state's largest charter system.... - [12-05-2012] Interactive religious play coming to Akron
Late Night Catechism, an interactive religious comedy, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. May 26 at Our Lady of the Elms Theater, 1375 W. Exchange St., Akron.The play, in its 14th year, is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago. The... - [12-05-2012] Kelley Williams-Bolar’s father dies in prison hospital
The father of Kelley Williams-Bolar, the Akron mother who made international news for improperly enrolling her daughters in a suburban school district, died this week in an Ohio hospital. Edward Williams, 65, died Thursday at the Ohio... - [12-05-2012] Father of Williams-Bolar dies in prison hospital
The father of Kelley Williams-Bolar, the Akron mother who made international news for improperly enrolling her daughters in a suburban school district, died this week in an Ohio hospital.Edward Williams, 65, died Thursday at the Ohio... - [11-05-2012] Elite designation for Fulton schools
Fulton County Schools won state board approval Thursday to become a Georgia charter system, an elite designation that gives the district creative freedom to improve student achievement.... - [11-05-2012] Elite designation for Fulton schools
Fulton County Schools won state board approval Thursday to become a Georgia charter system, an elite designation that gives the district creative freedom to improve student achievement.... - [11-05-2012] Elite designation for Fulton schools
Fulton County Schools won state board approval Thursday to become a Georgia charter system, an elite designation that gives the district creative freedom to improve student achievement.... - [11-05-2012] Elite designation for Fulton schools
Fulton County Schools won state board approval Thursday to become a Georgia charter system, an elite designation that gives the district creative freedom to improve student achievement.... - [11-05-2012] Fulton County Schools becomes states largest charter system
Fulton County Schools won state board approval Thursday to become a Georgia charter system, an elite designation that gives the district creative freedom to improve student achievement.... - [10-05-2012] Local new briefs - May 10
AKRONUmbrella fightAKRON: An Akron man was stabbed during an argument about an umbrella, police said.James R. Dennis, 52, was treated at Summa Akron City Hospital for several lacerations. His injuries were not considered... - [05-05-2012] Kent State remembers victims on 42nd anniversary of May 4 shootings
KENT: At 12:24 p.m. Friday, the Victory Bell on the Kent State University Commons pealed 15 times.Once each for Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, William Schroeder, Sandra Scheuer, who died not far from the symbol whose purpose was to... - [05-05-2012] Interfaith group taking steps to feed the hungry
The Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting its annual Walk To Stop Hunger at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Registration with refreshments and music begins at 2 p.m. and the...
