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- [01-06-2012] First racino in Ohio opens Friday
COLUMBUS: The state’s newest gambling destination is bringing a little Las Vegas-style swagger to an old horse track surrounded by cornfields.Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack opens this afternoon, becoming the first racino in the... - [01-06-2012] Martin Sheen stumps for Sherrod Brown in Akron; stop is part of a series across Ohio
Actor Martin Sheen told an Akron crowd Thursday that he’s suffered an “identity crisis” since his role on the popular television show The West Wing ended in 2006.“I was known as the acting president of the United... - [01-06-2012] Death of Air Force captain from Medina remains mystery
MEDINA: Nearly a week after Air Force Capt. Jacob “Jake” Ian McDermott was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman with full military honors, his family is left with unanswered questions about what... - [01-06-2012] High school softball lands in Akron
Akron’s Firestone Stadium took on a festive feel Thursday as eight softball teams from across Ohio battled in the state high school semifinals for a chance to advance to the state title games.Another four games will be played... - [01-06-2012] Local news briefs — June 1
AKRONChurch seeks inputAKRON: Do you have thoughts on poverty? How about on the federal budget?A public hearing on these topics will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Church, 1350 Virginia Ave., Akron.Speakers... - [01-06-2012] Linda Williams dedicated her life to helping others
Beacon Journal staff writerLinda Williams played many wonderful roles in her life, which ended Wednesday following a long and valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was 50. The most important were as wife to Gary and mother to James... - [01-06-2012] Judge won’t allow teen to be tried as adult in girl’s rape, murder
A Barberton teen charged with rape and murder in the 2011 death of his 3-year-old half sister will remain in Summit County Juvenile Court after a judge denied a prosecution request to try him as an adult.Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio... - [01-06-2012] Bell rings for local speller at national bee
In the end, it was two “A’s” that robbed Sunny Levine of her chance to make the final round of the national spelling bee.Sunny, 13, was among 49 spellers to make it to the semifinal round Thursday to determine the nine... - [01-06-2012] Couple detained in Akron man’s death
Akron police were interviewing a couple who tried to elude officers inside a car owned by a man found dead inside his Ellet home Thursday morning, officers said.The body of Leonard McHaddon, 68, was discovered about 8 a.m. in a bedroom... - [01-06-2012] Kenmore leg of Akron Expressway closing for nine days
The Ohio Department of Transportation will shut down the eastbound lanes of the Kenmore leg of Interstate 76 for nine days starting at 9 tonight.Workers will resurface the highway and do bridge work as part of a $13.2 million construction... - [01-06-2012] Akron woman charged in slaying of boyfriend
An Akron woman who contends she stabbed her boyfriend in self-defense has been charged with murder.Lillian Marie Ritchey, 47, was booked into the Summit County Jail on Thursday morning. Akron city prosecutors charged her with one count of... - [31-05-2012] Stow Army veteran with four tours of duty dies after flu-like symptoms
STOW: The scene played out as if it were written in Hollywood.Sarah Razzaia was inside a restaurant near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Wash. Jason Joseph Vargo, a soldier, was just home from his second tour in Iraq.They wound up at... - [31-05-2012] Judge dismisses suit seeking to block slots at Ohio racetracks
COLUMBUS: A judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from an anti-gambling policy group challenging the addition of slot-like machines to the state’s seven horse tracks, along with the legality of other changes to Ohio’s gaming... - [31-05-2012] UA student wins prized internship with N.Y. agency
After five weeks of online voting, a week of interviews via Skype and one day of writing tests and more interviews, the New York agency Affect has chosen a University of Akron senior as the winner of its 2012 New York Intern... - [31-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 31
AKRONMurder suspect heldAKRON: Police arrested an Akron man who authorities say fled a fatal stabbing early Sunday on a bicycle.Rudolph Valentino Ammons III, 29, of South Arlington Street, was apprehended about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the... - [31-05-2012] Stark meets two federal soot limits; state wants county redesignated
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public clean-air hearing June 6 in Stark County.The hearing will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Sandy Valley Branch of the Stark County District Library, 9754 Cleveland Ave. SE, Pike... - [31-05-2012] GOJO sues competitor for false statements
GOJO Industries has sued a competitor, alleging the company is making false and misleading representations about the Akron-based company’s Purell hand sanitizer.In a suit filed last week in Summit County Common Pleas Court, GOJO... - [31-05-2012] Bob Dyer: Pies bursting in air
What’s the first thing you think of when you think fireworks?The Amish. Of course.OK, maybe not. But when somebody is trying to publicize a business, apparently no stretch is too far.Phantom Fireworks, based in sunny Youngstown,... - [31-05-2012] Area speller advances to semifinals of national bee
Sunny Levine’s bid to capture the title of top speller in the nation has survived the preliminary rounds.She successfully spelled two words Wednesday. In combination with her written test score from Tuesday, Sunny advances with 49... - [31-05-2012] Suspects in failed plot to blow up bridge remain in custody
“These five defendants planted bombs, or what they thought were bombs, underneath the bridge,” U.S. Attorney Duncan Brown told the judge.They acted, Brown said, with absolutely no regard for the safety of people who were... - [31-05-2012] Cuyahoga County gambling probe nets Akron-area arrests
Three Akron-area men are among 10 indicted Thursday in Cuyahoga County in a crackdown of illegal Internet sweepstakes cafes. The indictments were announced by Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason along with the Ohio Investigative Unit... - [30-05-2012] Former Barberton man remains in Haitian prison
A former Barberton resident was in a Haitian prison Tuesday, detained after being arrested during a pro-military rally on May 18.On Tuesday, friends and family members made phone calls and sent emails to media representatives and... - [30-05-2012] Regional briefs — May 29
aKROnBicyclist stabs manAKRON: An Akron man who was stabbed multiple times early Sunday managed to walk across East Market Street before succumbing to his injuries outside of Summa Akron City Hospital, police said.Anthony Hargrove, 30,... - [30-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Dogs may be prescription for struggling vets
Frank and Jen DeLorenzo may not be in uniform, but they’re still soldiers.The DeLorenzos, founders of the Brecksville-based nonprofit Wags 4 Warriors train dogs to be companions to military veterans who suffer from post... - [30-05-2012] Akron schools’ anti-bullying program dismantled to avoid deficit
Akron Public Schools has eliminated its innovative anti-bullying program to balance the books this year, according to the latest five-year budget projections the school board approved at a special meeting Tuesday.The program... - [30-05-2012] Elementary students at Revere school rally to support those with diabetes
RICHFIELD: Inspired, happy children leaped onto their school track at Hillcrest Elementary early Tuesday. As they laughed and raced each other, their motivation was more than just beating their classmates to the finish line.After listening... - [29-05-2012] Survival suits keep Sharon Center plant afloat
SHARON CENTER: Should a U.S. Navy submarine ever get trapped beneath the ocean and need to be abandoned, its sailors’ lives could depend on 120 people working in Medina County.A small manufacturing plant in Sharon Center, owned by... - [29-05-2012] Sharon Center plant’s submarine suits all about survival
SHARON CENTER: Should a U.S. Navy submarine ever get trapped beneath the ocean and need to be abandoned, its sailors’ lives could depend on 120 people working in Medina County.A small manufacturing plant in Sharon Center, owned by... - [29-05-2012] Akron studies whether Cedar, Exchange streets should return to two-way traffic
More student housing is taking shape on Cedar Street.Akron Children’s Hospital plans to begin a major expansion project soon that will include a six-story parking deck on Exchange Street.The city of Akron is marketing the... - [29-05-2012] Sunny spells spelling bee success
MEDINA: The national spotlight is old hat for Medina’s Sunny Levine.The 13-year-old student at Medina’s Claggett Middle School will make her third appearance Wednesday at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington.Sunny... - [29-05-2012] Conference to focus on dads
Summit County Children Services and several nonprofit groups are putting the spotlight on fathers June 15 with a countywide conference devoted to dads.Call of Duty: Courageous Men! will include seminars, exhibitors and speeches.The... - [28-05-2012] Three people from France, Stow and Chicago find ties to pilot buried along Normandy beach
A highly decorated Stow pilot who served in World War II, a French teen who cares for his grave and two brothers originally from Ellet are connected in a way that brings special meaning to this Memorial Day.The Army Air Force pilot is... - [28-05-2012] Autism can’t stop the music for Canal Fulton teen
News of disco queen Donna Summer’s death was being announced on the radio as I pulled into Canal Fulton’s Northwest High School’s parking lot to attend its May Fiesta dress rehearsal.Imagine my surprise when I walked into... - [28-05-2012] The Scene — May 28
This WeekSuper Wash Car Washes FoodRaiser — Throughout May, select Super Wash car washes will hold a FoodRaiser to raise money for local food pantries. Super Wash will donate $1 of every “Super Wash” and $1.50 of every... - [27-05-2012] Bob Dyer: Historic Mount Hope Cemetery losing hope
People die.Sometimes their cemeteries do, too.Bob Heilman is “working my butt off out here” trying to prevent 146-year-old Mount Hope Cemetery in South Akron from going the way of Atlantis.But it’s a struggle, and... - [27-05-2012] Celebrations
CommunityGirl Scouts of North East Ohio recognized six girls from Summit County at the 2012 GSNEO String of Pearls event. They were among 31 Girl Scouts throughout the multi-county region that sold at least 1,000 boxes of cookies... - [27-05-2012] Police blotter for Sunday, May 27
Summit CountyAkronArrestsA West Cedar Street man, 21, and a 12th Street Southwest man, 21, were charged with aggravated robbery after two men entered a Circle K on South Hawkins Avenue through a rear door and pulled a shotgun on a... - [27-05-2012] Barberton star student consistently dedicated
BARBERTON: Although music is Sarah Biagetti’s passion, there is more to her life than musical talent.Biagetti, 18, daughter of Jeff and Beth Biagetti, is valedictorian of her senior class of 253 students at Barberton High... - [26-05-2012] Survivor of February car crash making progress, grows closer to God
WADSWORTH: After two weeks in a medically induced coma, Steve Hudson made a simple request.“I would like you to get me a Bible, a really nice leather Bible,” Hudson asked of his sister, Jaime.Hudson, 39, had been critically... - [26-05-2012] Bath warns of animal attack on trail
BATH TWP: A Bath Township official is warning residents to be vigilant while walking on trails in the community with their pets.The warning from Mike Rorar, the township’s assistant service director and Bath parks administrator,... - [26-05-2012] St. Vincent wraps up 175th anniversary celebration
The congregation at St. Vincent Parish will culminate its 175th anniversary celebration with a special Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday (Pentecost Sunday) at the church, 164 W. Market St.Bishop Richard G. Lennon of the Catholic Diocese of... - [26-05-2012] ‘Rap-N-Granny’ spreads Gospel message over musical beats
Loretta Brown, like many grandmothers, has a lot of good advice.And she has an unusual way of sharing it: dropping rhymes to the beat of music.“Check this out! Check this out! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Everything must be done... - [26-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 26
AKRONLandmark cleanedAKRON: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Friday gave its blessing to an environmental cleanup of the Landmark Building at South Main and West Bowery streets.Asbestos was removed from the 12-story building,... - [26-05-2012] Hope Walk brings in $50,000 for cancer center
Three cheers for the nearly 500 volunteers, businesses, community organizations, walkers and their furry companions who participated in the recent Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center’s sixth annual Hope... - [25-05-2012] Akron Zoo opening new reef exhibit
The giant Pacific octopus doesn’t have a name, but she commands attention as the queen of the new Journey to the Reef exhibit opening Saturday at the Akron Zoo.Slowly, suction cups on elegant arms move her along glass that puts... - [25-05-2012] Reactions differ to closing of West Akron street; some mad, others glad about decision
Grrrr! Woohoo!That about sums up the different viewpoints on Akron’s closing this week of South Pershing Avenue at West Market Street.Residents north of West Market Street are upset, as are drivers who are running into more... - [25-05-2012] Akron Early College math educator is Teacher of the Year
Akron’s 2012 Teacher of the Year, Darlene R. Hensley, has 25 years of teaching experience.But she also was a student earning a master’s degree in polymer science and a doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University... - [25-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 25
AKRONRobbery chargesAKRON: An Akron woman, her brother and a friend have been charged in connection with last month’s home invasion robbery on Lake Street.Tyieshia Shellman, 28, is accused of complicity to aggravated robbery,... - [25-05-2012] Ohio Supreme Court refuses to overturn reversal of most convictions in Evergreen case
The Ohio Supreme Court has declined to hear a prosecution request to overturn a 2011 appellate ruling that had reversed most of the felony convictions against David Willan, the former president of Evergreen Corp.Willan’s attorney,... - [24-05-2012] Stow-Munroe Falls students hear message from Jim Tressel
STOW: Administrators at Stow-Munroe Falls High School wanted to “reward their seniors for making a difference.” Their goal was to do something special that the seniors would never forget.“We have a lot of great kids... - [24-05-2012] Buchtel student’s mother pleads case in wrongful death lawsuit
The mother of deceased Buchtel High School senior Ashley Quarterman sat alone in front of a Summit County judge Wednesday in a wrongful-death court action against two of her daughter’s former friends.Ashley, who was 18 and... - [24-05-2012] Students “pay back” with community service
GREEN: Twins Liz and John Vorhies reminisced about watching their dad help build Heritage Hill playground when they were 8 years old. Their father, also named John, was serving on the city’s park board at the time.On Wednesday, the... - [24-05-2012] Stow-Munroe Falls students hear message from Tressel
STOW: Administrators at Stow-Munroe Falls High School wanted to “reward their seniors for making a difference.” Their goal was to do something special that the seniors would never forget.“We have a lot of great kids... - [24-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 24
AKRONPregnant girl hurtAKRON: An Akron man was charged with assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, biting her forehead and firing a gun as she tried to leave his home.Dazaun Coppinger, 18, was being held Wednesday in the Summit County... - [23-05-2012] Service to Tuskegee Airmen remembered at party for longtime Akron dentist
It was a premiere night in a way for longtime Akron dentist Dr. Allen F. Killings, who was the distinguished guest at an event with all the attention directed to him.With all the amenities of a theater — snacks, pizza and... - [23-05-2012] LaRose introduces meth bill
Beacon Journal staff reportCOLUMBUS: State Sens. Frank LaRose, R-Copley Township, and Bill Beagle, R-Tipp City, introduced legislation Tuesday to tackle methamphetamine production across Ohio and hold property owners accountable for... - [23-05-2012] Service to Tuskegee Airmen remembered at party for Allen Killings
It was a premiere night in a way for longtime Akron dentist Dr. Allen F. Killings, who was the distinguished guest at an event with all the attention directed to him.With all the amenities of a theater — snacks, pizza and... - [23-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 23
AKRONATM robbery arrestAKRON: Akron police have arrested a teenager wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a woman at a Kenmore ATM.Derek Love, 17, was being held in the Summit County Jail on charges of aggravated robbery,... - [23-05-2012] Dreams take flight on entrepreneurship field trip
The first graduating class of eighth-graders from Akron’s National Inventors Hall of Fame middle school visited the owners of a bowling alley, a movie theater and a flight school on Tuesday to learn how to turn a dream into... - [23-05-2012] Phyllis Cottle is again fighting for her life
The phone rang. Dolores Juriga, a friend of Phyllis Cottle was on the other end. The news was not good. Jaw dropping.“Phyllis has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.”“But she’s in good spirits,” Juriga said... - [22-05-2012] Fire destroys building at Akron apartment complex
A fire destroyed the community building/rental office at the Timber Top apartment complex on Treetop Trail this morning. The building was valued at about $800,000.Akron firefighters are still on the scene, extinguishing... - [22-05-2012] Akron man killed in Bath Township crash
BATH TWP.: An Akron man was killed in a two-vehicle accident at 4:56 p.m. Monday at the intersection of state Route 18 and Hametown Road.Lawrence K. Turner, 53, of South Portage Path was westbound on Route 18 when his GMC Sierra was struck... - [22-05-2012] Here's how chips stack up at new Ohio casinos
TOLEDO: The new Hollywood Casino Toledo features more than 2,000 slot machines and 60 table games. So does the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. Hollywood, which opens at 2 p.m. May 29, has a buffet, restaurants, poker room, high limit room... - [22-05-2012] Bagged lettuce recall due to listeria concerns hits Akron-area stores
Akron-area residents who have purchased bagged lettuce and salad mixes at Giant Eagle grocery stores began receiving warning phone calls over the weekend that the greens had been recalled. The warnings were part of a national recall by... - [22-05-2012] Comparing Ohio’s casinos
TOLEDO: The new Hollywood Casino Toledo features more than 2,000 slot machines and 60 table games.So does the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland.Hollywood, which opens at 2 p.m. May 29, has a buffet, restaurants, poker room, high limit room and... - [22-05-2012] Televangelist Rex Humbard's brother, the Rev. Clement Humbard, dies at 89
The Rev. Clement Humbard, younger brother of pioneer televangelist Rex Humbard, has died.Born Branson Clement Edward Humbard on April 24, 1923, in Pangburn, Ark., the Rev. Humbard was a member of the original Humbard Family Singers. The... - [22-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 21
AKRONFight involves gunAKRON: A 19-year-old Akron man is accused of trying to shoot his father during an argument Friday night.Officers were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. over a fight involving a weapon.They said the son was found at a... - [22-05-2012] Fewer students missing graduation because of OGT
Only 10 high school seniors in Akron Public Schools out of more than 1,300 have come up short on the Ohio Graduation Test this year and will not graduate with their classes, even though they’ve earned the required academic credits.In... - [22-05-2012] West Bartges Street bridge getting splash of color
The new West Bartges Street bridge is getting a splash of color.Artistic Rock LLC of Cleveland is using an eco-friendly concrete stain to color the bridge that carries West Bartges Street over the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail... - [22-05-2012] Akron increases arts funding for second year
For the second year, Akron is increasing its funding to five arts programs.The city is boosting funding for the programs by $10,000, following a $25,000 increase last year. Akron still hasn’t returned to the level of support it... - [22-05-2012] Bob Dyer: Lively death notices a treat
The vast majority of people who purchase death notices to document the passing of their loved ones subscribe to the Jack Webb School of Communication: “Just the facts, ma’am.”But on occasion, survivors choose to... - [21-05-2012] Laughing to live longer
Walkers, joggers and baby-stroller pushers must have wondered what the dickens was going on Sunday afternoon at Akron’s Hardesty Park.The 22 folks — men, women and children, some in funny hats — certainly drew their... - [21-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Hot tea and cool beginnings
A high tea party in a lavish setting, complete with glistening chandeliers and dainty floral centerpieces. That’s what last week’s invitation-only event at the Akron Woman’s City Club may have looked like to those... - [21-05-2012] Charity events — week of May 21
This weekWednesdayRising Stars concert — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. Four country singers perform to benefit the Medical Transportation Services of the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage... - [21-05-2012] Akron area’s air less sooty
Northeast Ohio is moving closer to complying with federal clean-air requirements on particulates, or soot.The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has scheduled a public hearing for today on the state’s request that the federal EPA... - [21-05-2012] Donations sought for recent influx of refugees to Akron
When members of the Bhutanese family arrived in Akron from a refugee camp in Nepal, they had nothing but the clothes on their backs and a few keepsakes in a bag.The International Institute of Akron provided them with a furnished... - [21-05-2012] Institute seeking donations for refugees
Here’s a list of items the International Institute of Akron is seeking to meet the needs of an influx of refugees this month. Worn or used items are welcome. Items may be dropped off at the institute, 207 E. Tallmadge Ave.,... - [20-05-2012] Father of five lost good job, divorced, was homeless, can’t afford the bus
The basics: Homeless and jobless last year, he now lives alone in a rented home in West Akron and works at a minimum-wage job at a hotel elsewhere in the county. He rides his bike more than 10 miles to work — winter and summer... - [20-05-2012] Area residents offer emotional stories about their lives as Beacon Journal, UA explore tough issues
The emotions come out in a brightly lit room with a long table and comfortable chairs. Strangers have come as volunteers to discuss the issues of the day. They know reporters are sitting behind a large, mirrored window, but they seem to... - [20-05-2012] Summit to celebrate Towpath Trail
Summit County is kicking off a celebration of the completion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within the county.A year-long observance is planned by trail sponsors, but the big day will be July 7, with activities along the trail... - [20-05-2012] Middle and high school students race the cars that they built
Daisha Blanch felt something in the pit of her stomach as she sat in the driver’s seat of a soap box racing car at the top of the sweeping hill at Akron’s Derby Downs.“I was scared at first. The hill was steep and... - [20-05-2012] UPA Arts Fair cancelled, to return next year
The University Park Arts Fair and Food Fest at Grace Park has been cancelled for this year.The successful art fair held in Akron, which typically brought in 100 vendors and 5,000 visitors to a downtown Akron park in August, will return in... - [20-05-2012] Texting-while-driving citations rarely written in Summit
A statewide ban on texting while driving rarely will be enforced — if the experience in Summit County, where a similar ban has been in place for more than two years, is any indication.Municipal court officials in Akron, Barberton and... - [20-05-2012] Mother pinching pennies
The basics: Mother, 32, in the process of a divorce. She is white and works as a secretary at an area corporation, earning about $27,000. Separated, cut off from support by her husband and a year before her divorce is settled, she lives with... - [20-05-2012] Millionaire finished high school after Army, said motivation is key to success
The basics: Retired businessman lives with his wife in a modest, ranch-style house in a southern Summit County neighborhood, despite a million-dollar income last year and several million in savings from the sale of his business. He... - [20-05-2012] Businessman cuts his own pay as he asks employees to do the same
The basics: This businessman, 57, owns his own service company with about 20 full- and part-time employees in Akron. His wife did the books and other tasks, but at one point things got so bad, he stopped paying her for nine months, even... - [19-05-2012] Bees and butterflies pollinate young minds
Students from King and St. Anthony of Padua elementary schools in Akron released about 80 painted lady butterflies Friday morning that had been raised from larvae.It was the latest twist in an annual lesson about bees and beekeeping... - [19-05-2012] Buddhist nun to help others develop a compassionate heart
Ani Palmo Rybicki, a Buddhist nun, will lead a discussion on The Compassionate Heart: Overcoming Obstacles to Practicing Compassion at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Rybicki, a... - [19-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 19
AKRONRobbery on videoAKRON: Akron police have posted a video of a Cuyahoga Falls woman being robbed at gunpoint at a Kenmore bank ATM.The incident early Tuesday was captured on the machine’s security camera. Police posted the video on... - [19-05-2012] Flash mob starts celebration
Ed Roth, president and chief executive of Aultman Health Foundation and this year’s Harvest for Hunger campaign co-chairman, had everyone’s attention at the campaign’s closing ceremony Friday afternoon when he was... - [19-05-2012] Eastbound lanes of I-277/U.S. 224 to reopen
Good news, highway motorists: The eastbound lanes of Interstate 277/U.S. 224 will reopen either Sunday night or early Monday morning.That four-mile stretch of highway between Interstate 77 and the Kenmore leg of Interstate 76 has been... - [19-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Andy Holcomb’s guitar to get paint job
The good deed Jeff Lounds — a stranger from Lansing, Mich. — did a few weeks back for Andy Holcomb has so beautifully affected the hearts and minds of others.Lounds, after reading online about Andy’s desire to learn to... - [19-05-2012] Summit elections board to hold hearing on City Council newsletter; council president, other top city leaders to be subpoenaed
Akron City Council President Marco Sommerville soon will get a subpoena from the Summit County elections board.So will the city’s law director, finance director, council clerk and the head of the City Council’s public... - [18-05-2012] Message loud, clear: Big trucks, medical chopper drive home math, science
The city of Akron sewer truck with the giant vacuum intrigued the students at Case elementary school during “Big Truck Day” on Thursday.They thought the Summit County bomb squad truck was pretty cool, too.But no vehicle... - [18-05-2012] Air Bear lands at Case for Big Truck Day
The city of Akron sewer truck with the giant vacuum intrigued the students at Case elementary school during “Big Truck Day” on Thursday.They thought the Summit County bomb squad truck was pretty cool, too.But no vehicle... - [18-05-2012] Akron trying to make buying vacant lots easier for property owners
It’s not often the government offers a lot for a little.That’s what Akron is promising with a new program aimed at selling vacant, city-owned lots to nearby property owners.Through its A Lot for a Little program, Akron will... - [18-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 17
AKRONBack pay awardedAKRON: An Akron firefighter fired for violating the city’s former residency requirement is owed more than $250,000 in back pay, an arbitrator ruled Thursday.Arbitrator Marc Winters also repeated his... - [18-05-2012] Stow jeweler collects movie star fashions as hobby; exhibit planned
STOW: Richard John has one of the most interesting closets in America. A Barbra Streisand concert gown. Costumes from The King and I, Camelot and The Ten Commandments. Suits worn by Bob Hope on stage and Laurence Olivier on the big... - [18-05-2012] Teens find body in Kenmore driveway
A pair of Kenmore teens returning home from school Thursday afternoon found a body in their driveway.Akron Police responded to a call at 3:07 p.m. and found a male with obvious signs of head trauma lying in a driveway in the 2300 block of... - [18-05-2012] Akron mail-processing facility to stay open through 2013
The U.S. Postal Service mail-processing facility in Akron has been spared from the initial round of closings and is slated to remain open at least through 2013.Mary Sitko, president of the Akron Metro Postal Union, said Thursday... - [18-05-2012] E.J. Thomas Hall plans to hike rental fees
Everything goes up — and some ticket prices at E.J. Thomas Hall probably will be no exception starting next fall.The University of Akron is poised to increase rental prices for local, commercial and university users and will tack... - [18-05-2012] Trial date set for five men accused of plotting to blow up national park bridge
A Sept. 17 trial date was set Thursday for five alleged anarchists accused of plotting to blow up the state Route 82 bridge in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.The suspects, all dressed in orange jail clothes and shackled at the wrists... - [17-05-2012] Ernie Tarle raises curtain on new charter school
On a warm May evening at the Gus Johnson Community Center in West Akron, Ernie Tarle raised the curtain on his third act: This time, he wants to be the founder of a charter school.Act I ended when voters recalled him from Akron City Council... - [17-05-2012] Research shows ‘no excuses’ model for schools effective at boosting test scores
Former Akron City Councilman Ernie Tarle hopes to create a charter school in Akron that emulates the practices of the country’s highest performing urban charter schools.The schools are commonly referred to as following a... - [17-05-2012] Metro transit center renamed in honor of retiring executive director
Speechless.That’s the word Robert K. Pfaff used Wednesday to describe how he felt about the Metro Transit Center being named in his honor.“I don’t know how to act,” Pfaff, Metro’s executive director said... - [17-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 17
AKRONK-9 Challenge setAKRON: Fifteen trained police dogs will compete in Akron this weekend. The second K-9 Challenge will be Saturday at Lock 3 downtown, bringing K-9 units from Summit, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties.The... - [17-05-2012] Bob Dyer: Some signs just aren’t worth the letters
Barberton’s YMCA is looking for a lifeguard and has posted a “help wanted” ad on the main sign in front of its handsome brick building on Hopocan Avenue.Among the job requirements:“Must be able to swim.”Ya... - [17-05-2012] Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad names new president
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has a new president and chief executive officer.Craig B. Tallman, a group vice president for YRC Worldwide trucking until last October, replaces Steven Wait, who has retired after 5½ years as... - [17-05-2012] Driver sentenced to six years in prison for death of infant
Shauntae Marie Hill was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for aggravated vehicular homicide and other crimes for a two-car crash that claimed the life of a 5-month-old girl.Hill, 26, of Akron, also had her driver’s... - [16-05-2012] Trial dates set for mother, co-defendant in drug-related death of toddler
Separate trial dates have been set for the mother and one of her co-defendants, both of whom are accused of murder in the drug-related death of 17-month-old Patrick Nicholas Lerch. The child’s mother, Heather M. Lerch, 20, is... - [16-05-2012] Akron students take ‘field trip’ to Miami to see LeBron named MVP
When LeBron James accepted his third NBA Most Valuable Player trophy in four years Saturday in Miami, he thanked six Rankin elementary school third-graders sitting in the audience who had flown in from Akron that morning at his... - [16-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 15
AKRONPolice chief certifiedAKRON: When Akron Police Chief James Nice attended the annual memorial ceremony last week, he wasn’t dressed in a suit and tie.Instead, he wore a blue police uniform.Nice recently received his... - [16-05-2012] Televangelist Rex Humbard’s wife Maude Aimee Humbard dies at age 89
Maude Aimee Humbard — wife of the late Rev. Rex Humbard, the world’s first televangelist — was the force that held her family together.“My dad would say, ‘I’m the head of the household.... - [16-05-2012] Summit County expands anti-poaching pact
Summit County is expanding a local agreement that discourages municipalities from stealing businesses from neighboring communities.The anti-poaching pact — first approved in 2008 — now will extend to Joint Economic... - [16-05-2012] Feds say wiretaps show Fair Finance owners looked to hide money woes from investors
INDIANAPOLIS: A federal judge in Indianapolis refused to throw out wiretap evidence in the $200 million fraud trial of Fair Finance co-owner Timothy Durham, a former Indiana businessman, as the government outlined a case largely... - [16-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: A proper salute for ‘The Purple Man’
He would have been very proud of Tuesday morning’s performance. And extremely humble.The special salute to Akron’s late Earl R. Baker, aka “The Purple Man,” at Akron’s Miller South School for the... - [15-05-2012] Bob Dyer: Mogadore’s favorite son back to work after controversy
MOGADORE:This is not a one-way relationship, this small-town love affair.The people who exchange “high- fives” with Ritchie Stefan get just as big a kick out of it as he does. Every time.If Ritchie knows your name,... - [15-05-2012] People line up for 1962 prices at Rocco’s Pizza
Customers line up at Rocco’s Pizza, 1053 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, for the chance to buy a pizza at 1962 prices. The Caponi family, who owns and operates the business, were offering cheese pizzas for $1.95 and pepperoni... - [15-05-2012] Akron program gets down to grass-roots with partnership money
Parades. Festivals. After-school programs. Ice cream socials. Newsletters. Community gardens.These and many other activities will be funded this year through Akron’s Neighborhood Partnership Program — small, matching... - [15-05-2012] About the Neighborhood Partnership Program
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMWhat is it? A joint program of the city of Akron and Akron Community Foundation that provides small matching grants to neighborhood programs.What types of programs are eligible? Safety programs,... - [15-05-2012] RiverDay to celebrate Cuyahoga
The 22nd annual RiverDay along the Cuyahoga River will be celebrated with cleanups, hikes, tours and parties Saturday.The day includes 19 events in Summit, Portage, Cuyahoga and Geauga counties.The message is that a free-flowing... - [15-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 14
AKRONSuspect arrestedAKRON: Akron police have arrested a suspect in the December shooting death of two people.Dawud El Spaulding, 29, is being held in the Summit County Jail on two counts of aggravated murder and single charges of felonious... - [15-05-2012] Union president’s leave time sticking point in negotiations between Akron and CSPA; council and union approve fact-finder report
The sticking point between Akron and the Civil Service Personnel Association in its negotiations wasn’t wages. The two sides settled on a 1.5 percent raise.It wasn’t health care. The union agreed — like other Akron... - [15-05-2012] September trial date set for woman accused of abusing animals, posing as vet at Akron clinic
A September trial has been scheduled for the Medina County woman accused of posing as a veterinarian and causing the death of an Akron man’s service dog.Brandi Ann Tomko, 35, will go to trial Sept. 11 in the court of Summit... - [15-05-2012] Green man’s fist-pumping feat ends after 16 hours
After 15 hours of fist pumping, James Peterson felt the super glue holding his right hand closed began to loosen. That did not stop him from reaching his goal: making it finishing 16 continuous hours in an effort to place his name in the... - [14-05-2012] Fire victim grateful for community support
Kelly Coppinger has been on a nonstop emotional roller coaster since the Kenmore home she shared with her husband and four children went up in flames the night of April 30. They lost everything.“I’ve been going crazy and trying... - [14-05-2012] Summit County to launch summer work program
Summit County will launch a summer jobs program for needy youth next month using $1.2 million in federal money.The funding is part of $26 million being handed out statewide through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for summer... - [14-05-2012] Charity events — week of May 14
This WeekWednesdayMental Health America of Summit County Comedy Show — 7:30 p.m., Pavilion at Falls River Square, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Featuring NPR Improv. $10. For tickets, call 330-923-0688 or go to... - [14-05-2012] Ohio to get decentralized E-Check testing program with new options in late June
Northeast Ohio is getting a new-look E-Check vehicle testing program with more options.Poised to play a key role in the decentralized E-Check testing that begins June 25 is the Lube Stop Inc.The company’s 36 shops in the... - [14-05-2012] Motherhood toasted at Hower House tea
Beacon Journal staff reportCharlotte Miller of Massillon started her Mother’s Day festivities by looking ahead – buying items for a fairy garden. She wrapped her celebration up Sunday by traveling back in time at the... - [13-05-2012] Army 2nd Lt. David Rylander called selfless, humble servant at funeral
While having breakfast with a pastor from his church before he left for Afghanistan, Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander gave clear directions for what he wanted to happen if he should die in battle.“Preach about Jesus,”... - [13-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Her blueprint for mothering began in Akron
Lucimarian Roberts said the philosophy on raising successful children is pretty much the same today as it was when she was a young mother.Societal rules may have relaxed over the years, but that should never trump home, insisted the... - [13-05-2012] In all probability, professor will teach math of gambling
University of Akron professor Tim Norfolk has been known to gamble more than a wee bit — and as a mathematician, he might know a tad bit more than the average Joe about the odds.He will offer his insights at a one-credit workshop... - [13-05-2012] Green students step back in time to 1885 for history lessons
GREEN: The 28 students in Jill Baughman’s third-grade class were stumped when asked why there was a perfectly round hole in the top of each of their desks.A receptacle for flags and pencils seemed a perfectly reasonable answer to... - [13-05-2012] Agency helping homeless families plans to double the number it serves
Pamela Betty is looking for 1,200 volunteers and a dozen more churches that want to help care for homeless families.Betty, executive director of Family Promise of Summit County, a nonprofit agency that provides shelter and services to... - [13-05-2012] Summit Head Start child-care centers earn top ratings
Eight of the 10 child-care centers in Summit County that have received the state’s highest quality ratings are Head Start programs operated by Akron Summit Community Action Inc.The other two high achievers are the Goddard School... - [13-05-2012] Celebrations — May 13
CommunityMark Krohn is this year’s recipient of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association’s Distinguished Leader Award. The award recognizes his efforts to advance the mission of the Akron Rotary Camp. He is a partner in... - [13-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 11
AKRONClothier robbedAKRON: A gunman robbed two workers at an Akron clothing store Thursday morning, taking nearly $2,000 from a cash register and safe, police said.The robbery happened about 10:30 a.m. at TNT Fashions, 887 E.... - [13-05-2012] Local birth moms unite day before Mother’s Day; network group offers support, helps reunite families
After a life of pain and regret over giving her baby up for adoption in 1968, April Martin hoped for healing as she attended a Birthmother’s Day ceremony three years ago.The event, sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland each... - [12-05-2012] Local birth moms celebrate day before Mother’s Day; network group offers support, helps reunite families
After a life of pain and regret over giving her baby up for adoption in 1968, April Martin hoped for healing as she attended a Birthmother’s Day ceremony three years ago.The event, sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland each... - [12-05-2012] Interactive religious play coming to Akron
Late Night Catechism, an interactive religious comedy, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. May 26 at Our Lady of the Elms Theater, 1375 W. Exchange St., Akron.The play, in its 14th year, is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago. The... - [12-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 12
AKRONClothier robbedAKRON: A gunman robbed two workers at an Akron clothing store Thursday morning, taking nearly $2,000 from a cash register and safe, police said.The robbery happened about 10:30 a.m. at TNT Fashions, 887 E.... - [12-05-2012] Fist-pumping record attempt in Akron
James Peterson set out Friday to do something pretty extraordinary.With his fist pounding in the air, Peterson made his way around the University of Akron campus en route to set a new Guinness World Record.Peterson, 34, said his goal is to... - [12-05-2012] State prison inmate sanctioned after sending threatening letters to mother of Akron sexual abuse victims
When convicted child rapist Melford Stewart Jr. was led out of court at his Summit County sentencing hearing in 2010, the mother of his two young victims believed he finally was out of their lives.Stewart’s sentence — life... - [12-05-2012] Kelley Williams-Bolar’s father dies in prison hospital
The father of Kelley Williams-Bolar, the Akron mother who made international news for improperly enrolling her daughters in a suburban school district, died this week in an Ohio hospital. Edward Williams, 65, died Thursday at the Ohio... - [12-05-2012] Father of Williams-Bolar dies in prison hospital
The father of Kelley Williams-Bolar, the Akron mother who made international news for improperly enrolling her daughters in a suburban school district, died this week in an Ohio hospital.Edward Williams, 65, died Thursday at the Ohio... - [11-05-2012] Mayor and police chief urge blacks and judges to help fight crime
Akron’s mayor and police chief announced another crackdown on inner-city crime and at the same time urged blacks and judges to join in the fight.Mayor Don Plusquellic called on blacks to help police solve crimes in their... - [11-05-2012] Two opportunities to honor fallen soldier from Stow
STOW: Mourners wishing to pay their respects to Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander will have the opportunity to line two funeral procession routes Saturday.Rylander, 23, who volunteered to be deployed to Afghanistan last year,... - [11-05-2012] ODOT changes mind, will place sound walls in Northfield neighborhood
A Northfield neighborhood that has been begging the Ohio Department of Transportation for sound walls for two years will get its wish.ODOT has agreed to install walls near the recently built Route 8/Interstate 271 interchange.Paul... - [11-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 10
AKRONDrugstore robberyAKRON: An Akron couple were arrested Wednesday on charges of robbing an Akron pharmacy of two prescription medications.Levert P. Veal, 37, and Taretha H. Legette, 37, were arrested shortly after the robbery of the... - [11-05-2012] Falls stands by its marriage definition
CUYAHOGA FALLS: There will be no change to what defines a married couple in the membership rates offered at the Falls Natatorium.The city’s Park and Recreation Board had two opportunities Thursday night to amend the spousal rate... - [11-05-2012] Bus route change puts disabled man on Akron road
Elderly residents of Center Tower on White Pond Drive in Akron who have been upset about the loss of a bus stop at the building will have their service restored in August thanks to the efforts of a 46-year-old resident who lives... - [11-05-2012] Dance studio says they don’t want any part of competition if reality TV Show is there
By Marilyn MillerBeacon Journal staff writerNORTON: A Norton dance studio has pulled out of the national competition that will step off this weekend at the Akron Civic Theatre over a planned appearance by the team featured in the... - [10-05-2012] Medina woman accused of posing as vet faces additional charges
A Medina County woman accused of animal cruelty and posing as a veterinarian is facing her most serious charge in connection with causing the 2011 death of a Persian Gulf war veteran’s service dog. In a supplemental indictment a... - [10-05-2012] Towpath in Summit County now complete
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail supporters celebrated Wednesday as the final section of the popular bike-and-hike trail in Summit County was officially dedicated by Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, and its partners.The... - [10-05-2012] Local new briefs - May 10
AKRONUmbrella fightAKRON: An Akron man was stabbed during an argument about an umbrella, police said.James R. Dennis, 52, was treated at Summa Akron City Hospital for several lacerations. His injuries were not considered... - [10-05-2012] Bob Dyer: ODOT finally concedes signs aren’t working
It’s always nice to get confirmation that you are not, in fact, losing your mind.Fortunately, plenty of readers have been seeing the same thing I have. And now — finally — the Ohio Department of Transportation has... - [10-05-2012] Woman accused of posing as vet faces additional charges
A Medina County woman accused of animal cruelty and posing as a veterinarian is facing her most serious charge in connection with causing the 2011 death of a Persian Gulf war veteran’s service dog.In a supplemental indictment a... - [10-05-2012] Small post offices could have hours cut
Sixteen small post offices in rural areas of Stark, Portage, Medina and Wayne counties are among thousands nationwide that could be open only two to six hours a day.Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said the drastic reduction in hours is... - [10-05-2012] Akron police remember fallen comrades
Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation dedicating this week as a time to reflect on law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.Wednesday was the day Akron police took time to remember their own 21, all... - [09-05-2012] Wanted: Physicians with musical talents
It’s that time of year again for area physicians who have musical talents to enter the not-to-be-missed United Way of Summit County’s annual Docs Who Rock physician talent show set for 7 p.m. Oct. 20, at the University of... - [09-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 8
AKRONBaseball paradeAKRON: The city’s third annual All-American Baseball & Softball Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday on Main Street.More than 1,500 players will participate from the North Akron, Goodyear Heights, Ellet,... - [09-05-2012] Akron Art Museum photo draws $2.5 million at auction
The Akron Art Museum’s Untitled #96 photograph by Cindy Sherman sold Tuesday for $2.5 million at Christie’s New York Postwar Contemporary Evening Sale.Adding tax and commission, the unknown buyer paid $2,882,500.The... - [08-05-2012] West Point graduate David Rylander of Stow killed in action in Afghanistan
STOW: The eulogies began appearing online Thursday for U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Rylander.“Dave, you are going to be missed greatly, brother,” one friend wrote on Rylander’s Facebook page.While the Defense Department has... - [08-05-2012] Akron cuts 139 teachers, eliminates middle school sports
Akron schools eliminated 202 jobs, including 139 teachers, Monday night.Staff cuts will save about $13.6 million a year.The district will save another $4.6 million by canceling middle school sports and other services while spending less... - [08-05-2012] Cuyahoga Falls fire victim may have killed self
A Cuyahoga Falls man died from burns in a fire he may have set while committing suicide, authorities said Monday. Gregory Hetrick, 29, died Friday at Akron Children’s Hospital, about 17 hours after a fire swept through his Prange... - [08-05-2012] Memorial garden to fallen police officers dedicated in Akron
What started as a glimmer of an idea for an Eagle Scout project two years ago has become a sacred spot where fallen police officers and a beloved area chief will be remembered.Jason Markland, then 16, decided while in a study hall in the... - [08-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 7
AKRONPostal resolutionAKRON: The Akron City Council approved a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Postal Service to hold off on closing distribution centers, including the one in Akron, until Congress decides on legislation that would... - [08-05-2012] Summit County sales tax revenue still rebounding from pre-recession levels
Consumer spending in Summit County is increasing but still hasn’t fully rebounded from the Great Recession.Summit is one of 19 counties that collected less in sales tax revenue last year than it did four years earlier, according to... - [08-05-2012] Akron church to live beyond crumbled bricks, mortar
While the structure of the former Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist came down Monday to make way for a McDonald’s and an office building, the reach of the church will continue. Pews from the sanctuary went to other... - [08-05-2012] Former Church of the Good Shepherd building razed for McDonald’s
The former Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church at 785 S. Main St. in Akron was razed today. In 2009, the church merged with Church of the Master to form a new congregation, Family of Faith United Methodist Church.... - [08-05-2012] Former Jennings school demolished on Akron’s North Hill
All that’s left is a mountain of brick, stone and steel. Soon that will be gone, too.Pulverized debris from the former Jennings school is being hauled away this week after the demolition of the North Akron landmark at East Tallmadge... - [08-05-2012] Local history: Akron music teacher’s legacy hits many high notes
Slim, gray-haired Nellie Glover, always prim and proper, sat in the front row, just to the left of the conductor, nodding her head to the music and trying not to wince when students hit wrong notes. As music supervisor for Akron Public... - [07-05-2012] Private collection of Native American art, culture opens at U of A history center
More than 100 rare pieces exemplify varied cultures from 19th and early 20th centuries
It once held an esteemed position in the living room of the Bath Township home of Jim and Vanita Oelschlager.When their grandkids first saw it some 10 or 12 years ago, Vanita Oelschlager said, they were downright frightened by it.The... - [07-05-2012] Facebook gives police place to showcase crimes
In Stow, they’ve written about fire hydrant flushing and shoplifting suspects.In Cuyahoga Falls, police advertised the upcoming steak dinner fundraiser at the Moose Club as well as a violent car crash.Not to be outdone,... - [07-05-2012] Private collection of Native American art, culture opens at UA history center
It once held an esteemed position in the living room of the Bath Township home of Jim and Vanita Oelschlager.When their grandkids first saw it some 10 or 12 years ago, Vanita Oelschlager said, they were downright frightened by it.The... - [07-05-2012] Rachel’s Challenge: Pay it forward
In her short life, 17-year-old Rachel Joy Scott managed to make believers out of countless folks about the importance of spreading kindness in the hope it might become contagious.Even though Rachel no longer walks among us, her message... - [07-05-2012] The Scene — May 7
This WeekSuper Wash Car Washes FoodRaiser — Select Super Wash car washes will hold FoodRaisers to raise money for local food pantries throughout May. Super Wash will donate $1 of every “super wash” and $1.50 of every... - [06-05-2012] Sparks fly over Keegan autism center
For the past year, friends and acquaintances of Barb Hudak have expressed shock when they discover she is no longer associated with the Robert J. Keegan Family Center for Autism.The Copley organization was her passion, a way not only to... - [06-05-2012] Celebrations - May 6
EducationAbigail Dilullo, a 2009 graduate of Firestone High School in Akron, is one of 33 students to receive a $2,500 Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship from Ohio State University. Dilullo is a junior majoring in international studies and... - [05-05-2012] Local Mormons committed to their faith
Trevar Dahl spends an hour before school each morning studying the Bible with seven other teens.“It’s the best way to start the day, and it helps us with a pretty good knowledge of scripture,” said Trevar, a 16-year-old... - [05-05-2012] Interfaith group taking steps to feed the hungry
The Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting its annual Walk To Stop Hunger at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Registration with refreshments and music begins at 2 p.m. and the... - [05-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Community support grows for Kenmore fire victims
After learning about Monday night’s fire that left a Kenmore family of six homeless, several Akron-area citizens have stepped up in “There but for the grace of God go I” fashion to help.That outreach, I’ve learned,... - [05-05-2012] Local briefs — May 4
AKRONWard 10 meetingAKRON: Councilman Garry Moneypenny will host his monthly Ward 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Goodyear Branch at 60 Goodyear Blvd.A representative of the... - [04-05-2012] Thursday’s heat shatters Akron record
If you thought it seemed hot Thursday, you were not imagining things. A record high of 88 degrees was set at 3:20 p.m. at Akron-Canton Airport. The old record of 85 degrees dates back to 1942, 1938 and 1913. Temperatures are expected to be... - [04-05-2012] Mobile Meals serves record numbers, asks for public support to offset loss of federal dollars
These are busy days at Mobile Meals Inc.A new leader is running the nonprofit agency, which last year served more people than ever. And, for the first time, Mobile Meals is asking the public for general operating support following the... - [04-05-2012] Grassroots breast cancer program focuses on underserved
cuyahoga falls: For Kathy Giller, the words uttered by her husband changed their lives. “I have breast cancer are not the words you would expect to hear from your husband,” Giller told a group of health-care advocates at an... - [04-05-2012] Summit County wants cut of horse bets, but it’s long shot
Summit County wants a cut of horse racing bets.But it looks like the county’s request won’t leave the starting gate.With the state’s horse tracks adding video slots and Ohio lawmakers busy rewriting... - [04-05-2012] Grant supports group of volunteers trying to locate and help isolated gay seniors
They knew their work was cut out for them when they were asked to reach out to an invisible population.But a dozen volunteers supported by Jewish Family Services have accepted the challenge of trying to find gay senior citizens who... - [04-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 5
AKRONGun suspect heldAKRON: A second suspect has been charged with stealing an off-duty Akron police officer’s assault rifle and radar.Dhani Conrad, 25, of Akron, was arrested this week on charges of theft and tampering with... - [03-05-2012] Inmates dance, deputy fired
Some inmates did the worm, others chose the old school robot. Each dance was performed to the beat of hip-hop artist Usher on command from a now-fired Summit County deputy. The inmate prize: use of a jail microwave. The charges are... - [03-05-2012] Inmate’s girlfriend, sister indicted in connection with slaying of Twinsburg police officer
The girlfriend and sister of death row inmate Ashford Thompson were indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for obstructing justice, tampering with evidence and other felonies in the 2008 slaying of Twinsburg police officer Joshua... - [03-05-2012] Stow gas station clerk shot in robbery three years ago continues to suffer
A “natural instinct” to run after two robbers turned into a life-changing moment that has cost a former gas station clerk his health, his job and his peace of mind.A steep price to try to recover $37 and a case of... - [03-05-2012] Local news briefs – May 3
AKROnRobbery thwartedAKRON: A woman walked into a Mr. Hero restaurant with the intent to rob the place and ended up with a black eye instead, Akron police said.The woman entered the Mr. Hero’s at 484 W. Market St. around 5 p.m.... - [03-05-2012] Rick Parson always made life better for others
Rick K. Parson, say his family and friends, was golden. Everyone — no matter their stature in life — who knew him felt it.They knew because every day of his life he practiced the Golden Rule: “Do to others as you... - [03-05-2012] Mock air disaster at airport
JACKSON twp.: Firefighters and emergency workers from 50 area agencies converged on several Stark County locations Wednesday in response to disasters that occurred when a passenger jet returning from Las Vegas and a private cargo plane... - [03-05-2012] Bob Dyer: A little travelin’ music, if you please
Our travel writer, Bob Downing (no relation, even though his phone calls keep coming to me), received an email the other day that began as follows:“Since you report on travel, airlines or hotels, I thought you may... - [03-05-2012] Inmate’s girlfriend, sister indicted in connection with slaying of Twinsburg police officer; arrests come nearly two years after Summit County murder trial
The girlfriend and sister of death row inmate Ashford Thompson were indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for obstructing justice, tampering with evidence and other felonies in the 2008 slaying of Twinsburg police officer Joshua... - [03-05-2012] Closings delayed until 2015 at three FirstEnergy plants
Akron’s FirstEnergy Corp. plans to keep running three coal-fired power plants that had been scheduled to close Sept. 1.The plants — Eastlake, Lakeshore in Cleveland and Ashtabula — will remain open until April 2015... - [03-05-2012] UA to sell beer in stadium’s main seating area
The University of Akron trustees agreed Wednesday to become the fourth tax-supported university in Ohio to sell beer throughout their stadium.Athletic Director Tom Wistrcill said fans, including students, sought the change in... - [03-05-2012] Thompson’s girlfriend, sister indicted in connection with slaying of Twinsburg police officer
The girlfriend and sister of death row inmate Ashford Lamar Thompson were indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for obstructing justice, tampering with evidence and other felonies in connection with the 2008 slaying of Twinsburg...
