Susan Zake

Akron

Journalist, teacher @KentStateJMC, adviser to @TV2KSU and @kentwired. Mom to grown-up kids, wife of @brucezake, who tweets mostly about the @Browns.

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Articles

Is your Akron or Summit County home at risk for radon?

2 days ago | signalakron.org | Reegan Davis Saunders |Susan Zake

Radon is a colorless, odorless and naturally occurring radioactive gas produced from the natural decay of uranium, which is found in rocks and soil, and it can seep into your home through cracks in the foundation, basement or crawl space. This can take place in new or old homes, well-sealed or drafty homes and homes on a slab or with a basement.
Akron-area interfaith community walks to fight hunger

1 week ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

Congregants from across the Akron area gathered Sunday, May 4, for the 16th annual Akron Area Interfaith Council’s Hunger Walk. Walkers chose one- or two-mile courses that began in front of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, on Morewood Avenue in Fairlawn near Summit Mall, and followed a path that first headed east on West Market Street before turning back west toward the church. Participants enjoyed a community meal following their completion of the walk.
Akron Marathon unveils new course for 2025 races

2 weeks ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

A reimagined course will greet participants in the 23rd FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, set for Saturday, Sept. 27. The 2025 route will again start downtown at the Akron Art Museum but will cross the finish line near the Akron Civic Theatre and “step directly into celebration at the FirstEnergy Finisher Festival in Lock 3,” according to a press release from the Akron Marathon Charitable Corp.
Read the investigative report into Akron schools superintendent

4 weeks ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

The Akron Board of Education on Tuesday evening voted 4-1 with two abstentions to place Superintendent Michael Robinson on administrative leave, one day after it received this investigative report examining allegations that he bullied, harassed and retaliated against district staff, creating a hostile work environment.
Akbar, Bolden run for Ward 8 Akron City Council seat

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

Description of race / referendum: Akron’s City Council is the city’s legislative body. Council approves the spending of city money, approves ordinances that govern the city and serves as oversight to city administration.
Curtin, Chapman running for Stow Municipal Court judge seat

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

Description of race / referendum: Vote for no more than one; term commences Jan. 1, 2026. RepublicanCandidate email: [email protected] email: [email protected]’s note: Neither candidate provided additional information. /For more on this year’s May primary election, visit our Election Signals 2025 page. Suggested Reading
Akron- and Green-area liquor options are on the primary ballot

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted on Sunday by Vet Retail Ops, L.L.C., (dba ARCO East Avenue), an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 2215 East Ave. Akron, Ohio 44314, in this precinct?
Akron-area school levies, bond issue on the May 6 primary ballot

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Aurora City School District for the purpose of current expenses that the county auditor estimates will collect $3,829,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 5.61 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $132 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026. Editor’s note: This levy appears as Issue 11 on the ballot in Portage County.
Issues on the Greater Akron ballot

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

This amendment to the state constitution would allow the state to borrow billions of dollars over the next decade to fund local infrastructure projects. Think roads, bridges, water and sewer management systems — the nuts and bolts of local government.
Summit County-area tax issues will be on May 6 ballot

1 month ago | signalakron.org | Susan Zake

Shall bonds be issued by the Akron-Summit County Public Library District for the purpose of constructing, adding to, renovating, remodeling, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving library buildings and facilities, and acquiring, clearing and improving the sites thereof in the principal amount of $160,000,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 20 years, and an annual levy of property taxes be made outside the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county fiscal officer to...