Ella Abbott
WKSU
Kent, OH, United States
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Plane to Bike Just Got a Little Bit Easier at Akron-Canton Airport
Akron-Canton Airport is looking to make it easier for travelers to Northeast Ohio to take advantage of the region’s bike trails. The airport has unveiled → Read More
KSU Researchers Win Grant to Study Evergreen Expansion
Kent State researchers have received a grant to study a type of evergreen tree common on the east coast that’s changing the landscape as it moves west. The → Read More
Hudson Business Leader Says Tariffs 'Hurt the Heartland'
The head of Hudson-based Joann Stores joined other business leaders to speak out about the impacts tariffs are having on their companies. Last week, → Read More
Speakers Address Gun Violence at Akron Roundtable
A gun control advocate says two provisions passed by Congress are prohibiting efforts to address gun violence. Paul Helmke is the former president and CEO → Read More
Deadline Approaching for Participating in Akron Cultural Survey
Northeast Ohio residents have until midnight tonight to weigh in on how they would improve the arts in Akron. ArtsNow launched the Akron Cultural Plan → Read More
Ohio's Annual Sales Tax Holiday Begins This Weekend
Ohio is making back-to-school shopping a little easier this weekend. The state’s Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday and runs until Sunday. The holiday → Read More
New Bird Species Spotted in Northeast Ohio
A new hybrid bird species has been spotted around parks in northeast Ohio. The bird is a type of warbler resulting from mating between Cerulean Warblers → Read More
Springfield Lake in Lakemore Is Under An Advisory For Harmful Algal Blooms
The village of Lakemore issued an advisory about harmful algal blooms on Springfield Lake . Recent heavy rain caused more ground water runoff into the lake → Read More
New Liquid Crystal Institute Director Is a Familiar Face at Kent State
Following a national search, Kent State’s Liquid Crystal Institute found its new director right on campus. The university introduced Torsten Hegmann today → Read More
To Understand Ohio, David Giffels Heads to the Farm
David Giffels believes the journey to understanding America begins with Ohio. Traveling around the state, the Akron-based writer is working on a new book → Read More
Local Leaders Meet to Address Summit County Flooding
Local leaders are trying to help Summit County flood victims. State Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) met with several mayors, directors of state agencies and → Read More
Stark County Park District to Seek Tax Increase
Stark Parks is seeking a property tax increase to expand trails and facilities. The park district’s current levy of 1-mill expires at the end of next year → Read More
Akron Receives the Lowest Rating for Litter
Akron city leaders are crediting residents for helping to keep the city clean. Keep Akron Beautiful released the results of its annual Community Appearance → Read More
New Train Car Aims to Appeal to Children
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is creating a new space for young riders. The Edu-trainment is currently being renovated to create an educational and → Read More
Study Shows Lasting Impact of Legal Aid Services in Northeast Ohio
A new study released today looks at the lasting effect of legal aid services in certain Northeast Ohio counties. Steven McGarrity is the Executive Director → Read More
Akron Billboard Campaign Looks to Combat Rising Suicide Rates
Billboards in Akron are encouraging residents to lock up firearms, medication and alcohol to prevent suicides. The seven billboards depict the items locked → Read More
Akron Public Schools Receives More Funding to Support College and Career Academies
The GAR Foundation is helping teachers in Akron expose students to career opportunities through the new college and career academies . GAR is providing a → Read More
Lake Erie Hits Highest Average Levels Since 1918
Lake Erie has been breaking water level records over the past month. In May, the lake hit its highest average monthly water level since 1918. Scott Hardy → Read More
Study Finds Heroin Users in Ohio Face Barriers to Treatment
Heroin users in Ohio can have a harder time getting treatment when on Medicaid. Researchers from Harvard University posed as heroin users and called over → Read More
Massillon Students Find Inspiration at Lori Lightfoot Inauguration
A group of Massillon students have returned from a one-of-a-kind experience. They witnessed the swearing-in of the 56 th mayor of Chicago, a graduate of → Read More