Fairlawn zoning board approves variances for McDonald’s; residents disappointed
FAIRLAWN: A disappointed crowd left City Hall on Thursday evening.The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals unanimously approved variances that move John Blickle, of Rubber City McDonald’s, one step...
View ArticleHonor Flight events scheduled for local World War II veterans
World War II veterans who took part in Honor Flight Network trips over the past several years will be recognized at an event and featured in a movie being shown at another event in coming days.On...
View ArticleCelebrations — April 21
CommunitySix Stark County residents were selected to be inducted into the YWCA Women’s Hall of Fame: Maureen Ater and Margy Vogt of Massillon; Betty Ebert, DeLores Pressley and Gloria Talarico of...
View ArticleQuesting season begins with five new adventures for families along Ohio &...
The 2013 questing season in Northeast Ohio got under way Monday — with five new quests.That includes the Rise of Akron Quest in the Cascade Locks Park area near downtown Akron.It is the second of three...
View ArticleRegional briefs — April 21
CAMPAIGN TRAILPoda fundraiserJon Poda, Democratic candidate for Barberton Clerk of Courts, will hold a campaign fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Legends Sports Pub & Grille, 1840 Town...
View ArticleDog park grand opening details
Friends of Wingfoot Lake Dog Park will hold a grand opening of the newly constructed park for canines with an animal expo featuring vendors, veterinary representatives and local animal rescue...
View ArticleState park goes to the dogs
SUFFIELD TWP.: Canines are straining at their leashes to get to the area’s newest doggie play area situated on the shores of Wingfoot Lake at Ohio’s newest state park. And their owners, happy to...
View ArticleThousands from around the world run for Boston
NEW YORKThousands of runners in New York and across the world are showing their solidarity with the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.More than 6,000 runners finished Sunday’s Run for the Parks,...
View ArticleGreen intersection temporarily is four-way stop
GREEN: Motorists should note that an intersection was converted from a traffic signal to a four-way stop Friday until the city can replace the sagging light.The intersection of West Nimisila and Main...
View ArticleAurora man due in federal court charged with defrauding contractor and...
AKRON: An Aurora man is due in federal court Tuesday on charges of defrauding contractors involved in FBI building projects in Indianapolis and Knoxville, Tenn.Judge Sara Lioi in Akron has scheduled...
View ArticleUpdate on Portage Crossing uncertain in Falls
CUYAHOGA FALLS: City officials want to present an update on Portage Crossing on Monday at City Council’s regular meeting, but whether they do will be up to the council president.Legislation to amend...
View ArticleThe Scene: Magical Theatre’s Purse Swap
Magical Theatre Company’s third annual In Pursuit of Fun: Purse Swap, drew more than 100 women and girls to St. Sebastian’s Zwisler Hall in Akron on Tuesday evening. Holly Barkdoll, co-producing...
View ArticleBasket Ball Gala scores funds for the disabled
Tuxedos and tennis shoes were the proper attire for the ninth annual Basket Ball Gala held Saturday evening at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. Jeannine Marks chaired the benefit for United Disability...
View ArticleDistrict approves sale of water from two Ohio lakes for Utica shale drillers
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District on Friday approved two deals with Utica shale drillers for water from Seneca Lake and Clendening Reservoir, despite continuing objections from a grass-roots...
View ArticleCanton resolves employee compensation issues
CANTON: City Council last week resolved two issues related to employee compensation.A majority agreed to pay $7,000 to up to 18 former employees who were dismissed in January 2012 after the...
View ArticleUPA leaders say group is still on task with sudden departure of director
While the sudden departure of the head of the University Park Alliance came as a surprise, it should not jeopardize any projects or the overall mission of the organization, neighborhood group leaders...
View ArticleCharity events — week of April 22
This WeekTuesdayCelebrity Cuisine to Benefit Community Harvest — 5:30-8 p.m., Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N. Dinner, drinks and entertainment highlighting more than 40...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Consignment shop doubles as billboard for nonprofits
Major kudos to Glitzy Finds, an upscale women’s Fairlawn consignment boutique, which has settled on a super creative way to introduce its customers to the important work of nonprofits. Susan Labbato,...
View ArticleLocal history: Survivors remember terrifying April 1943 tornado
The wind shrieked as lightning raked the evening sky and clouds turned a ghastly green.The Mills Bros. Circus was entertaining a family crowd under the big top in Wadsworth when the giant tent...
View ArticleStudents search for families of Ohioans killed in Vietnam: Computer sleuths...
Inside the U.S. History class of Ellen Beldean are containers of flags inscribed with the names of more than 1,200 Ohioans who were killed in Vietnam.The names — a fraction of the total of 3,095...
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