Volunteers still sought for Cuyahoga Valley National Park data collection event -- The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) invites the public to attend this year’s national BioBlitz from Friday, May 20 to Saturday, May 21. This year, thousands of volunteers are expected to turn up across the country for a 24-hour data collecting event organized by the National Park … [Read more...]
Stow resident provides ‘Polar Express’ experience for families in need
Submissions accepted through Aug. 31 Last year, Joanne Pem spent hundreds of hours volunteering for local organizations, but her absolute favorite cause was making sure families had an unforgettable night on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s (CSVR) “Polar Express” ride. This year, she is starting a program to make sure families in need have an opportunity to experience … [Read more...]
Local Purple Heart veteran returns home to tackle diving school, biology career
After receiving a Purple Heart for his service in Iraq, Dale Dunford, of Ravenna, tackled a new challenge when he came home; he went to commercial dive school. Dunford served four years on active duty in the Marine Corps. In September 2006, he was deployed to Barwana, Iraq. On Sept. 24, Dunford’s squad responded to a call that he will never forget. Dunford and his squad … [Read more...]
Local biologist, runner competes for 50k World Trophy in Qatar
Tracy Meder will brave the heat in the Middle East to try to attain the World Trophy as an “ultra runner.” A biologist at EnviroScience in Stow, her running prowess has taken her all over the world in local, national and international competitions, including our own Akron Marathon, which she will compete in next month. But she needs funds to cover travel expenses and entry … [Read more...]
