Judith A. Read Tribute Award marks former board member’s lifetime of giving Last night, more than 400 local leaders gathered at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn to honor three local activists who are improving life for Summit County women and girls. Akron Marathon co-founders Steve and Jeannine Marks gave the keynote address at “For Women, Forever,” the annual celebration of the … [Read more...]
FirstEnergy new presenting sponsor of Akron Marathon
After 13 years under the banner of Time Warner Cable, The Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, and Team Relay officially welcomed FirstEnergy Corp. as its new presenting sponsor. Chuck Jones, president and chief executive officer at FirstEnergy, made the announcement during a press conference held Tuesday. The new sponsor will be part of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron … [Read more...]