Held by Akron Community Foundation, fund will help safety forces better engage with neighborhoods -- When Akron Police Officer Lloyd Ford wanted to conduct community outreach, like buying a pizza for neighborhood kids, he would often pay for these activities with money from his own pocket. Ford, whose situation was common among members of the local safety forces, was the … [Read more...]
Akron Public Schools sound the alarm about fire safety for students
APS, fire department, Red Cross reach across Akron with more smoke alarms, smoke detector hotline -- Akron Public Schools last week lost two students due to a tragic house fire, and fires in Akron have claimed 14 lives since last December, according to the Akron Fire Department. As a result, the school system is encouraging the 20,000-plus student body to fan out through … [Read more...]
City launches Quick Response Team program to combat opiate epidemic
Fire medic, police officer, counselor will knock on doors of recent overdose patients to connect them with rehab services and support The City of Akron launched its QRT (Quick Response Team) outreach program to be deployed throughout Akron’s neighborhoods. Mayor Dan Horrigan announced the launch of the QRT Program during his State of the City Address last week. Akron is one … [Read more...]
Molina Healthcare offers safe sleep kits, infant mortality education Oct. 22
In honor of National Make a Difference Day, Molina Healthcare is partnering with Fame Fathers and Akron Fire Department to host a free community event. The event will offer education and resources to new and expecting parents in Akron and the surrounding areas. Other event partners include Akron Summit Community Action Inc., Project Ujima, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, … [Read more...]
Canal Days features Duck Derby, Questing June 10-11
The canal near Cascade Locks Park will be awash with rubber ducks this weekend as the Duck Derby makes another appearance. The event includes a kickoff party Friday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., with festivities June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Festivities will surround the Mustill Store Museum, located at 57 West North Street in the Cascade Locks … [Read more...]
Firefighters compete in 10th annual Chili Challenge Friday at Lock 3
Proceeds benefit Akron Children’s Hospital’s Burn Unit -- The city of Akron is sponsoring the 10th annual Firefighter’s Chili Challenge, Friday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (or until the chili runs out) at Lock 3 on South Main Street in downtown Akron. Akron firefighters have once again challenged others to see who can prepare the best chili for downtown employees … [Read more...]
Firefighters, police compete with chili recipes (VIDEO)
At the recent 8th annual Firefighters Chili Challenge at Lock 3, the firefighters came out victorious once again with the winning chili recipe. The event is an annual challenge by local firefighters to other departments across the city to determine who has the winning chili recipe, with the proceeds benefiting Akron Children's Hospital's burn unit. Each contest provided … [Read more...]
