Adventures in Akron: Canal Park
At Canal Park, the home of the Akron RubberDucks, baseball is almost an afterthought.
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In the history books
Interested in the history of Stark County? Check out these reads to get the scoop on what Stark is known for and other significant events from the past.
101 Things: Take a Trek
With the Akron Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo not far from Stark County, you can take the kids for an entertaining, yet informative day.
Letter from the Editor: May 2015
The first time I watched “Moneyball,” I was mesmerized by how Billy Beane, the Oakland A’s general manager, put together his baseball team. Side note: If you haven’t seen the movie, I highly recommend it.
Three local authors | Many different stories
Fiction. Historical fact. And the fantasy of playing professional sports turned real. Those are the subjects of recently published books by local authors that illustrate well their wide range of talent.
Last Look: Long day at the office
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan looks toward the plate as the light shadows stretch across the outfield behind him during the fourth inning of their Opening Day game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Turn a page in local history | On the Bookshelf
History is the look at the past that shows us why we live our lives the way we do today. Sports, music, schools, our jobs, the places we visit and the ways we travel to those destinations all are affected by events in years gone by. Two publishers — Gray & Co. and Arcadia Publishing — offer a wealth of volumes that detail the way things were in Stark County. Here are a few favorite titles.
Last Look: Flag
As seen from the upper deck at Progressive Field in Cleveland, workers gather up an oversized American flag following the national anthem. Yes, the Cleveland Indians have wrapped up another season.
Celebrate summer | On the Bookshelf
Summer is here, and so are fun times on the links, at the lake, in the stadium or just in the backyard. Here are a handful of books to help you get the most out of your favorite hot-weather activity.
