/news/tags/summit-county Summit County en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:10:00 GMT /environment-energy/2025-06-30/summit-county-officials-hope-5-million-for-peninsula-sewer-project-makes-it-into-federal-budget Summit County officials have earmarked $7.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for the Peninsula sewer project, but they're still looking for more funding for the project. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:10:00 GMT /environment-energy/2025-06-30/summit-county-officials-hope-5-million-for-peninsula-sewer-project-makes-it-into-federal-budget Abigail Bottar /sports/2025-06-19/play-ball-green-celebrates-new-accessible-field-for-kids-with-disabilities Green officials and community members celebrated the opening of a new field at Kleckner Park. The field better fits the needs of kids with disabilities by having shorter turf, inlaid bases and larger dugouts, officials said. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT /sports/2025-06-19/play-ball-green-celebrates-new-accessible-field-for-kids-with-disabilities Abigail Bottar /health/2025-06-18/yost-approves-summa-health-sale-to-hatco-with-conditions The Ohio Attorney General approved the nonprofit health system's sale to the venture capitol-backed health company with certain conditions for government oversight, accountability and community interest. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:33:00 GMT /health/2025-06-18/yost-approves-summa-health-sale-to-hatco-with-conditions Taylor Wizner /health/2025-06-10/changes-to-national-vaccine-panel-will-challenge-public-health-northeast-ohio-officials-say Public health officials in Cuyahoga and Summit counties worry changes to the board could impact vaccine access. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:19:26 GMT /health/2025-06-10/changes-to-national-vaccine-panel-will-challenge-public-health-northeast-ohio-officials-say Taylor Wizner /community/2025-06-09/trump-travel-ban-betrays-afghan-war-allies-akron-advocate-says The Trump Administration implemented a ban travel ban against a dozen countries June 12, which one local refugee says is an affront to U.S. allies during the war in Afghanistan. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:46:08 GMT /community/2025-06-09/trump-travel-ban-betrays-afghan-war-allies-akron-advocate-says Stephen Langel /health/2025-06-04/its-mosquito-and-tick-season-here-are-some-precautions-you-can-take Ticks and mosquitoes can carry harmful diseases, but there are ways to keep yourself safe and healthy. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:02:02 GMT /health/2025-06-04/its-mosquito-and-tick-season-here-are-some-precautions-you-can-take Sean Fitzgerald /community/2025-05-09/end-of-the-line-for-popular-peninsula-swimming-spot The operators of The Quarry announced on Facebook they would not be opening for the upcoming 2025 season. The property which includes the swimming spot is for sale. Fri, 09 May 2025 18:25:36 GMT /community/2025-05-09/end-of-the-line-for-popular-peninsula-swimming-spot Sean Fitzgerald /race-gender-identity/2025-05-08/views-on-race-black-lives-matter-have-changed-5-years-after-george-floyds-death-survey-shows A new survey shows how Americans feel the 2020 protests affected racism and policing five years later. Thu, 08 May 2025 13:44:07 GMT /race-gender-identity/2025-05-08/views-on-race-black-lives-matter-have-changed-5-years-after-george-floyds-death-survey-shows Gabriel Kramer /environment-energy/2025-05-05/guiding-development-in-the-merriman-valley-stakeholders-back-cuyahoga-valley-gateway-partnership The partnership will give Merriman Valley residents and business owners in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls a say on development in line with the Merriman Valley Schumacher Area Master Plan, officials said. Mon, 05 May 2025 21:22:12 GMT /environment-energy/2025-05-05/guiding-development-in-the-merriman-valley-stakeholders-back-cuyahoga-valley-gateway-partnership Abigail Bottar /community/2025-05-01/one-of-north-americas-last-mainline-steam-locomotives-chugs-through-cuyahoga-valley-again After a three-year hiatus, a legendary steam locomotive is on the tracks once more in the Cuyahoga Valley. Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /community/2025-05-01/one-of-north-americas-last-mainline-steam-locomotives-chugs-through-cuyahoga-valley-again J. Nungesser