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Stephen ministers are the caregivers,” said the Rev. Maureen Webber, associate minister of pastoral care at The Bath Church -- United Church of Christ.

Junior welterweight titleholders Lamont Peterson and Lucas Matthysse both made weight for their main event Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, with Peterson weighing in at the agreed-upon catch-weight of 141 pounds on the nose, while Matthysse was 140 pounds.

The police officer involved in Thursday's deadly shooting of a driver during a traffic stop was once fired by the University of Akron.

Fifty volunteers and many sponsors including Mustard Seed Market and Cafe, Akron Children's Hospital, and Asian Services in Action, Inc.

The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol.

Tarrodd is a vivacious, pansexual 23-year-old entrepreneur living in Akron, Ohio.

Looking forward to the series finale of The Office tonight? Here's something else to look forward to.

The City of Akron's website had been hacked and thousands of files, which include names, addresses, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers have been released on the Internet.

Morristown, NJ, May 16, 2013 - Local Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will be given a boost by the Akron, Ohio-based Hope Always Lives On Foundation as a tractor trailer of donated items - including furniture, supplies, food, clothing and household items - will be unloaded at the People's Pantry in Toms River by dozens of local volunteers, including ... (more)

Beginning this fall when high school students return to school, they will have the option to take college-level courses in a new Distance Learning Laboratory.

A University of Akron police officer shot and killed a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop this morning after the driver reportedly pulled a handgun.

Police say the McDonald's employees at the 2363 Romig Road restaurant were robbed at gunpoint just before midnight Wednesday.

Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh announced said Judge Tammy O'Brien sentenced Christopher Lee Davis, 36, of Akron, to 20 years in prison.

Whether you just want to re-cover a drop-in seat or reupholster an entire chair, Hannah Stanton's "Style, Stitch, Staple" can help you through the process.

Mike Casalino and Dylan Davis' Maravich received a dream trip in capturing the $18,000 Open trot on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway, in 1:56.3. The 6-year-old Lockkeeper gelding was getting a pocket trip when the pacesetting favorite, Magic Wheel, made a break shortly after the three-quarters before out-kicking the runners-up, Wark Woman and Cash ... (more)

The Summit County Historical Society will have a Trolley Tour to honor the 2012 Architectural Heritage Award winners May 18.

Enjoy the following free, fun concerts in the Metro Parks in June, including a new "Music by the Lake" series at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton: Wednesday, June 12, 6 p.m. MUSIC BY THE LAKE Silver Creek Metro Park / Bathhouse 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton Enjoy free swimming from 5 to 8 p.m. and live music at 6 by Ryan Humbert.

The Kent Board of Education held a "Community Celebration" Tuesday to thank residents for approving a levy on the May 7 ballot.

A new format is coming to the Stow-Munroe Falls Adult Leadership Program, a nine-month course designed to advance personal leadership skills for members of Stow's business community.

Students from an inner-city school in Akron, Ohio, that is surrounded by more asphalt than green space spent Tuesday in Washington County digging up bugs and studying aquatic ecosystems with seventh-graders at Chartiers-Houston Junior High School.