Life Chain scheduled Saturday, Oct. 2

October is “Respect Life” month. Right to Life of Northeast Ohio is urging citizens to join the National Life Chain on Saturday, October 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 692 E. Market Street in Akron or on Sunday, October 3, at the Courthouse in Ravenna from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (sign pickup at 2:15 p.m.) and pray for 60 minutes, rain or shine, for the sanctity of human life from conception through natural death. The purpose is to unite communities in silent,prayerful, peaceful witness and to provide a visual symbol of strength in the community as life supporters join together.  

The Summit County Life Chain will be spread along East Market Street in Akron and pass in front of the Ohio Women's Center abortion clinic.  

The Portage County Life Chain will be spread along West Main Street in Ravenna and pass in front of the Portage County Courthouse.  

The Stark County Life Chain, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, will be spread around the corner of Everhard and Dressler Road.  

The Medina County Life Chain, from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, will start at Pearl Road and Reagan.  

For more information about the Summit and Portage County Life Chains, contact Right to Life of Northeast Ohio at 330-762-2785. For more information about the Stark County Life Chain, contact Right to Life of Stark County as 330-837-4227. For more information about the Medina County Life Chain visit http