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After eight years, Point of No Return still delivering laughs by April Helms Special Products Editor The Point of No Return Improv's Feb. 20 show was probably one of the more difficult shows for me to take pictures and video for. You see, a steady hand...  Read Story.

Hower House displays myriad of nonverbal cues in Victorian era by April Helms Special Products Editor Bouquets of flowers are a popular gift for Valentine's Day, and many enjoy the sweet smell of freshly cut blooms. But during the Victorian era, that...  Read Story.

'Night at the Races' brings out more than 100 Kent -- More than 100 people gathered Jan. 30 at The Rusty Nail in Kent for a chamber fundraiser. "The place was packed," said Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Meghan Urbon. "A Night...  Read Story.

Artists' work shows spectrum of talent by April Helms Special Products Editor A directionless ship with only a child at the rudder. A girl with a baby, perched on a pinball machine. The figures of Pan and Harlequin leaving earth. These are but three...  Read Story.

Organization provides gifts for 110 families by Bob Gaetjens Editor Streetsboro -- Thanks to Community Christmas, the holidays are a little brighter for 110 families this year. Community Christmas, organized by Pam Danner and many volunteers each year,...  Read Story.

'The Polar Express' roars through Wait School hallways Streetsboro -- The "Polar Express" provided holiday fun and reading lessons for students at Wait Primary School last week. Both kindergarten and first-grade students read the book, but, according to...  Read Story.

On Dec. 3, residents awaited the arrival of Santa Claus in a fire engine at city square for lighting of the square.

After the square was lit, Santa and any who wished to follow him headed to the fire station for pictures and...  Read Story.

National Honor Society includes 24 more On Nov. 6, 24 Streetsboro High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society by current members. Hundreds attended the 9 a.m. candlelight ceremony in the gym at Streetsboro High School, including...  Read Story.

Songwriter and actress Amy Kuney was hosted at Streetsboro High School for a poetry slam. She also performed a public concert in Hudson Nov....  Read Story.

On a chilly, windy night Nov. 11, the Streetsboro Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 9716 and the Streetsboro American Legion Post No. 685 conducted a brief ceremony at the veterans memorial in the square.Both groups' auxiliary units also took part in...  Read Story.

Teens gathered at City Hall Oct. 23 for a teen dance. Many wore costumes, celebrating Halloween. The dance was sponsored by the Streetsboro Parks & Recreation...  Read Story.

Children and parents flocked to the Streetsboro Parks & RecreationDepartment’s “Trunk-or-Treat” Oct. 30 at the old Wal-Mart parking lot.The event was an opportunity to trick-or-treat away from public roads and traffic. Parents were...  Read Story.

Streetsboro — Several Streetsboro High School classes have had a chance to catch up with friends during the past several weeks.The Streetsboro High School class of 1989 recently celebrated its 20th reunion with a variety of activities. A formal...  Read Story. 2 comments

The Streetsboro Quilt Guild hosted its annual quilt show Oct. 2 and 3 at Faith Baptist Church.

Many quilted goods, food and refreshments were available at the event, and there also was a quilt...  Read Story.

The Streetsboro Senior Foundation hosted its annual banquet Sept. 10. A new board was named; speeches were made; and dancing rounded out the afternoon...  Read Story.

The School Board will meet Aug. 12 at 6:45 p.m. at Henry Defer Intermediate School for its regular monthly meeting.

Normally, regular meetings take place on Thursdays, but this month’s was...  Read Story.

Photos courtesy of the Streetsboro High School yearbook staffOn May 27, the Streetsboro High School Class of 2009 graduated during a ceremony at the Akron CivicTheatre. School Board President Denise Baba presented diplomas to 166 graduating...  Read Story.

A group of nature lovers got an unusual peek at Gott Fen, which is usually closed to the public, June 13.The tour featured the lady slipper, a wetland wildflower which was in bloom at the time of the tour. The fen includes unique habitats of various...  Read Story.

Children in Streetsboro have had some fun, educational opportunities this month, including Safety Lane and the new Big Wheels Club.During Safety Land, children entering kindergarten in the fall learn about traffic safety, police and fire operations...  Read Story.

The merchants at Liberty Corners Plaza hosted "Hats Off For Hattie" for the third year in a row June 6.HoneyBaked Ham & Cafe Owner Steve Schwartz, who chaired the organizing committee, said he was pleased with the $7,500 the event raised for...  Read Story.