/news/tags/ash-wednesday Ash Wednesday en-US Copyright Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:19:16 GMT /news/community/2021-02-16/morning-headlines-a-real-snow-day-for-area-schools-akron-public-schools-says-it-will-stick-to-reopening-plan Many school districts throughout the region have canceled classes both in person and online due to the winter storm. Most districts made the call last night as snow and freezing rain fell; Akron school leaders say they are moving forward with plans they’ve made to bring students back to class beginning March 15; ballots will go out Friday asking some 400 members of the faculty union at the University of Akron to vote on a new 6-year employment contract; and more stories. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:19:16 GMT /news/community/2021-02-16/morning-headlines-a-real-snow-day-for-area-schools-akron-public-schools-says-it-will-stick-to-reopening-plan Sarah Taylor, J. Nungesser /news/community/2020-02-26/local-church-puts-the-drive-thru-concept-to-work-on-ash-wednesday In this age of drive-thru convenience, even churches are trying the idea. For Ash Wednesday, a number of churches are offering drive-thru ashes.Ash… Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:11:34 GMT /news/community/2020-02-26/local-church-puts-the-drive-thru-concept-to-work-on-ash-wednesday Abigail Bottar