Akron is on a mission to fight blight. Since the start of the year, the city has demolished dozens of eyesore properties, and another house is scheduled to meet a wrecking ball on Monday.

The Akron Public Schools Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent C. Michael Robinson. The board also approved a $200,000 resignation agreement with Robinson.

The Akron Public Schools superintendent resigned late Monday evening and school board members approved a $200,000 settlement. Dr. Michael Robinson was still owed $900,000 in his contract and board ...