- Local News

More than 400 participants and their families will be in Akron next week for the annual Soap Box Derby. A full week of activities is planned, culminating in the 78th version of the races on Saturday, July 25. Opening ceremonies are set to begin Monday. Boy and girls as young as 7 will be driving […]

- CLE

The financially struggling All-American Soap Box Derby has landed a title sponsor from its hometown in Akron. The Derby announced Wednesday that FirstEnergy Corp. electric utility, also based in Akron, will be the title sponsor for the 75th running of the event July 21. The sponsorship deal is good for three years. Financial terms weren’t […]