The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabina Escalante

On Dec. 10 each year, Nobel Prize Day is celebrated to honor the prestigious awards created by Alfred Nobel. These awards recognize outstanding contributions in various fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace. In 2000, a prior Akron resident was awarded a Nobel Prize for his chemistry achievements.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The renowned Akron Opera House has established a rich legacy of entertainment that spans over a century, serving both the Akron and Westfield communities. This historic venue has become a cultural cornerstone, hosting a wide array of performances ranging from musicals and theatrical plays to concerts and community events.

Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

Since the early 1990s, the Akron-Westfield School and Immanuel Lutheran Church have received annual donations of handmade mittens. Joy Dirks, currently 89, was born and raised in Akron and has been hand-making mittens for the youth of the Akron-Westfield community since 1992.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

By Cassandra Kyser

By Cassandra Kyser

By Cassandra Kyser

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron Area Museum's traveling history trunk found its way to Akron Care Center on Nov. 25, where museum operator Carol Brown displayed a plethora of antiques and historical pieces to the residents. 

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

November is identified as National Pet Diabetes Month, an important initiative to increase awareness among pet owners and veterinarians about the impact of diabetes on our furry companions. This month serves as an opportunity to educate pet owners on preventing diabetes through proper diet, exercise, and routine veterinary check-ups.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

The Akron-Westfield FFA students attended the 2024 National FFA Convention, which was held in Indianapolis, IN, from Oct. 22 to 26 at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Akron Hometowner 

By: Sabrina Escalante

Election day saw an impressive number of voters practicing their constitutional right to vote. Douglas Edward Manley, a resident of Akron, has been elected to serve on the County Board of Supervisors for District 5.

The Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante

Crystal Manley, a resident of Akron, has discovered a profound passion for rehabilitating and rescuing injured squirrels in her community. With a deep love for wildlife, she has transformed part of her home into a sanctuary for these small creatures. Manley carefully tends to their injuries, providing medical care, nourishment, and a safe environment where they can heal.

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante