Akron at 200: A miracle drug, a boxing ban and a rat problem | This week in local history
Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including the return of pro boxing, a war on rodents and ...
An update on religious services for Akron's bicentennial celebration | Letters
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the lack of presence of religious services on the Akron bicentennial calendar. As a minister and pastor's son, I share your desire to highlight Akron's religious ...
Akron at 200: A deadly fall, an energy crisis, a smoking ban | This week in local history
Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including Ohio canal legislation, a railroad plan and an ...
Akron at 200: County fairs, beer raids and Rolling Acres | This week in local history
Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including the formation of a new county, an NAACP lawsuit and the sale of a mall.
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Akron turns 200 this year. Here's how you can join in on the bicentennial celebration
The first map of what we now know as Akron was drawn and recorded on Dec. 6, 1825, according to the city's bicentennial website. Akron was incorporated as a city in 1865, according to the website.
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Akron turns 200 this year. Here's how you can join in on the bicentennial celebration
The first map of what we now know as Akron was drawn and recorded on Dec. 6, 1825, according to the city's bicentennial website. Akron was incorporated as a city in 1865, according to the website.