As Browns kick off, Akron punts on Merriman Valley zoning call
As Browns kick off, Akron punts on Merriman Valley zoning call Dan Shingler Long known for its parks and natural beauty, Merriman Valley is shaping up as a battleground over whether and how to develop the area. For about an hour and a half, James Yanock sat through the Akron City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, as residents, developers and city officials discussed the Petros Homes' proposed 197-unit residential development in the Merriman Valley. Ultimately, nothing was decided; council's Planning and Economic Development Committee will discuss the matter further in early 2021 before pos...