Pride of Africa exhibit opens at Akron Zoo
Akron Zoo prepares to unveil the Pride of Africa on Saturday at 10 a.m. The three times larger enclosure houses gazelles storks and African lions as construction finishes on a $17 million project funded by levy funds and private donations. Zoo officials say animal calmness signals readiness for public viewing after weather delays.
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Pride of Africa exhibit opens at Akron Zoo this weekend
The Pride of Africa exhibit debuts at 10 a.m. Saturday with lion prides, gazelles, storks, and new habitats. Admission mirrors zoo pricing at 13 for adults, 11 for seniors, 10 for children ages 2-14, with under 2 free and parking 3.
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Massillon Lincoln Park hosts Oak Ledges disc golf course
Oak Ledges in Lincoln Park Massillon offers a disc golf course across from the Aaron Seesan Memorial. The course, part of local parks efforts since a 2015 Independent report, features a 2019 Trilogy Challenge on July 27 and the Hall of Chains Classic August 17-18. Other park amenities include trails playgrounds and picnic areas.
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Birth Announcements Move to Repository on Sundays
A new home for birth notices appears in Sunday editions titled Repository, offering a dedicated section for naming newborns. The change signals a shift toward centralized, weekly posting with emphasis on early names and registration details.
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