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Laura Kessel is Editor of The Review in Alliance, Ohio and Engagement Editor at The Repository in Canton, Ohio. Love movies, spelling bees and random snark.
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Akron regional champion competes at Scripps National Spelling Bee Original

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By Laura Kessel 
| Akron Beacon Journal
May 26, 2026, 2:32 p.m. ET WASHINGTON, D.C. − A Revere Middle School student competing in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., has been eliminated after the first round. Thirteen-year-old eighth grader Esther Lin misspelled her first word, tillamook, which is a type of cheddar cheese.
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'Aglaia.' Perry Township teen eliminated from Scripps National Bee in first round Original

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By Laura Kessel 
| The Canton Repository
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A seventh grader from St. Michael Catholic School in Plain Township was eliminated May 26 in the first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Tommy Schervish, 13, of Perry Township misspelled the word “Aglaia,” who is the goddess of splendor, brilliance and brightness. It is the name of one of three mythical Greek goddesses who were known as the Charites, or the Three Graces. This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee is at the DAR Constitution Hall in the nation's capital.
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Top 3 reasons to hire a professional for your remodel

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By Laura Kessel 
| Alliance Review
May is National Home Remodeling Month, a time to celebrate the expertise of remodeling professionals and recognize the benefits of hiring one for home projects. Whether you’re redoing a room or increasing overall square footage to increase value, certified professionals bring a wealth of experience, integrity and the ability to solve any challenges you may encounter along the way. Ready to refresh your home?
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