Sagamore Voice

The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study is updating its public participation plan, or "3P." As the Greater Akron area's federally designated metropolitan planning organization, AMATS needs public participation as it plans for future improvements to the region's transportation network. The 3P identifies the strategies that the agency uses to engage the public throughout the regional […]

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but many don't even know they have it, according to the American Heart Association. It is called the "silent killer" because high blood pressure often doesn't have symptoms and can go undetected until serious health issues like heart disease or stroke arise. To allow people to […]

by Laura Bednar The restaurant includes a full bar that features made-from-scratch fruity margaritas.  Flavor from south of the border has made its way into Sagamore Square with the opening of La Mesa Mexican buffet in August. La Mesa owner Joaquin Olan has been in the restaurant business for 32 years, starting from the ground […]

by Adriana Gasiewski Coming from a long line of electrical workers and growing up working alongside his dad, Daniel Keaveny gained early exposure and appreciation for the trade, motivating him to pursue a career in the electrical field. At 16 years old, Keaveny, of Sagamore Hills, understood a college degree doesn't guarantee a job and […]

The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. The meeting topic will be "Dust in Time: Prevention Care for the Year Ahead" presented by Holly Witchery […]

Are you interested in giving back to the community while making new friends? Women in Touch with Akron's Needs is looking for civic-minded ladies to join the dynamic group. It is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1943 by a group of seven women in the Akron area who had several goals in mind. The first […]

July 1—Police responded to a report of an unwanted person at a property on Valley View Road. The man in question had a warrant out of Beachwood and, due to his excited state, was believed to be under the influence of narcotics. He was released after being advised of criminal trespass. July 2—A customer and […]

The Longwood Manor Historical Society announced the second floor of Longwood Manor is now open for public viewing in honor of the manor's 100th anniversary. The second floor of the manor at 1634 East Aurora Rd. in Macedonia features the main living areas of Col. William Frew Long, first mayor of Macedonia, and his wife […]

Attention all gardeners and aspiring gardeners! The Nordonia Hills Garden Club monthly meetings will resume in September. The club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Macedonia City Center, 9691 Valley View Rd. The next meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 16, and the featured speaker will be […]

The Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend in the Willow Room of the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. The meeting topic will be "Dust in Time: Prevention Care for the Year Ahead" presented by Holly Witchery […]