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The Woodridge High School science wing recently underwent a total renovation prior to the start of this school year. New fume hoods were installed in the walls between two classrooms in the recently renovated Woodridge High School science wing. Photos: Eric Poston CUYAHOGA FALLS — Students at Woodridge High School will be welcomed back this

GREATER AKRON — The high school football season officially kicked off Aug. 20 with Archbishop Hoban competing in Florida. Other area teams opened the season Aug. 21. West Orange (Florida) 28, Hoban 24 It was not the start the Knights had hoped for, especially after the team led late into the fourth quarter. West Orange

GREATER AKRON — The high school football season officially kicked off Aug. 21 with area teams hopeful for a successful season. Barberton 41, Firestone 6 New Barberton coach Pyrce Taylor got his first win as head coach as the Magics defeated Firestone 41-6. Jackson Hanlin threw five touchdown passes and ran for another in the

GREATER AKRON — Week two featured some big wins for local teams with other teams still searching for a victory. The Walsh Jesuit and Springfield City Schools game scheduled for week two was canceled due to illness inside the Springfield program. Springfield decided to forfeit the game. Copley 56, Firestone 6 Copley dominated Firestone to

District also approves positive financial forecast NEW FRANKLIN — Manchester Local Schools is using a new tool this school year to communicate with parents and students. During the Aug. 26 Manchester Local Schools Board of Education meeting, members heard a presentation from Technology Director Janice Nadeau regarding ParentSquare. She said the goal is to streamline

Redwood Living Inc. is proposing to construct 115 rental units on vacant land on Stein Road. The property is currently zoned industrial and will have to be rezoned. Image courtesy of the City of Green GREEN — 115 new rental units are being proposed to be constructed on approximately 27.8 acres on Stein Road near

CANTON — High school cross country runners from across the area competed in the GlenOak Eagle Invitational Aug. 29 at GlenOak High School. Shown at near right, as they approach the halfway point of the race, CVCA senior Greta Bigham leads her teammates, seniors Brielle Varney and Lizzie Dolan, with Firestone junior Katheryn Miller not

COVENTRY — The Coventry Local Schools Board of Education recognized several staff members for their years of service to the district during the Aug. 26 meeting. Staff members with 20 years of service recognized included Kelly Smith, Krista Meekins, Justin Pascoe and Tereza Welling. Reaching the 25 year mark are Brian Smith, Jennifer Horner and

CANTON — High school cross country runners from across the area competed in the GlenOak Eagle Invitational Aug. 29 at GlenOak High School. Shown at near ri

GREATER AKRON — Week three of high school football is in the books. Some area teams had close victories, while others won easily. Woodridge 20, CVCA 14 Woodridge held Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA) scoreless through the first half, leading 6-0 at halftime. CVCA flipped the script in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns and