AkronNewsNow.com Community News Feed http://www.akronnewsnow.com/newsroom/ann_community.xml Akron and Northeast Ohio Community News Local Library Scores Five Stars http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=36056 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:50:34 EST Five stars for the Akron-Summit County Public Library again. It's the second round rating of thehe LJ Index of Public Library Service, a national rating of public libraries in the Library Journal. UPDATE AUDIO Haven Of Rest Open House http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=36036 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:36:57 EST There's more to the Haven of Rest than a place that provides food and shelter, so the organization is showcasing its offerings at an open house on Thursday. UPDATE VIDEO Local Bank Employees Help The Hungry http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=36034 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:10:59 EST A ten thousand dollar grant from Charter One to the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank will help put turkeys on the holiday tables of local residents this season. AUDIO National Event Pushes Smokers To Quit http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=36007 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:27:27 EST In an effort to encourage smokers to quit the cancer-causing habit, the American Cancer Society is holding their traditional Great American Smoke Out today. Deer Season Call Center Opening http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=36013 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:44 EST Got a question or spot a poacher? Ohio's Department of Natural Resources says answers or help can be had by letting your trigger finger do the walking. Deer Season Opens November 30 http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35964 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:59 EST Ohio's popular deer-gun season opens statewide on Monday, November 30, offering hunters a full week to harvest a whitetail. Annual Gingerbread House Contest http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35963 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:27 EST The Stark County District Library Children's Services Department is holding its 7th Annual Gingerbread House Contest this holiday season. Children's Doctor Named "Pediatrician Of The Year" http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35960 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:57:02 EST The Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has named John Duby, MD, a developmental behavioral pediatrician as its Elizabeth Spencer Ruppert Outstanding Pediatrician of the Year for 2009. 'Lights For Life' Raising Awareness http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35953 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:13:09 EST Turn on your headlights all day today in an effort to help raise awareness for teen driving safety. Promoting College Degrees http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35948 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:02:35 EST A coalition of Midwestern states is studying the creation of a college-credit exchange that could make it easier for some people to finally earn their degrees. AUDIO New First Night Button Unveiled http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35924 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:32:34 EST It's red, orange, purple and green - plus more colors in this year's First Night Button. AUDIO New Deputies In Town http://www.akronnewsnow.com/landing.asp?ID=35906 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:05:28 EST The Summit County Sheriff's Department welcomes two new officers to the ranks. Despite the threat of budget cuts, these members of the force literally work like dogs and settle for a pat on the head.