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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Akron Reporter publication area during 2024?

By Akron Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

Of the 27 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Akron Reporter publication area 26 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many professional licenses are issued in Summit County in week ending May 10?

By Akron Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

There were 30 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending May 10, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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Summit County has 113 professional licenses expiring in week ending July 5

By Akron Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

There are 113 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending July 5 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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How many students were enrolled in pre-kindergarten in Summit County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Akron Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

Summit County schools registered 38 more pre-kindergarten students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

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Summit County has 129 professional licenses expiring in July

By Akron Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

There are 129 professional licenses expiring in Summit County during July in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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How many professional licenses are issued in Summit County in week ending May 3?

By Akron Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

There were 26 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending May 3, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across Akron Reporter publication area

By Akron Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Akron Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Summit County schools welcomed 4,815 kindergarten students in 2023-24 school year

By Akron Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

There were 4,815 kindergarten students enrolled in Summit County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

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There are 10 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in week ending June 28

By Akron Reporter | Jun 21, 2025

There are 10 professional licenses expiring in Summit County in the week ending June 28 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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emilia sykes discusses canton project funding and healthcare concerns

By Akron Reporter | Jun 20, 2025

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes shares updates on infrastructure investments and healthcare challenges impacting her district on June 20, highlighting both local economic initiatives and broader health policy concerns amidst ongoing celebrations for...

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Emilia Strong Sykes celebrates local champions and community initiatives

By Akron Reporter | Jun 18, 2025

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes highlights achievements within Ohio's 13th district through recent announcements about local honors and initiatives made on June 17-18, including champion recognition and participation encouragement in technological...

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4,729 students were enrolled for 12th grade in Summit County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Akron Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

There were 4,729 12th grade students enrolled in Summit County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

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Decreasing number of Summit County professional licenses issued in week ending April 26

By Akron Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

There were 28 professional licenses issued in Summit County in the week ending April 26, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Akron Reporter publication area during 2024?

By Akron Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across Akron Reporter publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes shares messages honoring fathers and supporting local initiatives

By Akron Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes celebrated Father's Day by acknowledging father figures within her Ohio district on June 15 while also highlighting significant local initiatives like the anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous and military academy...

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Akron Reporter area weekly mass times

By Akron Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

The following parishes in the Akron Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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There were 5,061 11th grade students in Summit County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Akron Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

There were 5,061 11th grade students enrolled in Summit County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.

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emilia sykes comments on layoffs and mental health act passage

By Akron Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes recently addressed concerns over federal workforce layoffs and commemorated historical events while announcing legislative progress with her Mental Health Improvement Act's passage through Congress on June 11-12, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Sykes opposes Trump-backed bill to roll back air pollution limits on power plants

By Akron Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

Rep. Emilia Sykes D-OH-13 voted against S.J. Res. 31, a resolution backed by President Donald Trump to repeal an Environmental Protection Agency rule that limits pollution from power plants and refineries.

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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes addresses local honors and national issues

By Akron Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

U.S Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes recently highlighted several key issues via social media posts dated June 10, including honoring Judge James R. Williams with a Post Office renaming event and emphasizing continued advocacy for equal pay as...