State releases Akron’s 2011 audit; results show improvements
Akron isn’t out of the woods with its accounting practices, but has made progress, state Auditor Dave Yost said Tuesday after his office released the city’s 2011 audit.“We appreciate the significant...
View ArticleCarnival atmosphere precedes Romney visit
CUYAHOGA FALLS: The scene outside the Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls resembled a carnival in the hours before Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrived for his Tuesday night campaign stop. By...
View ArticleAkron unions would get raises, possible lump payments over next three years...
Akron’s union employees would receive raises each of the next three years, with potential additional lump-sum payments in two of the years, under a proposed tentative agreement with the city.The...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Oct. 9
AKRONTour a fire stationAKRON: The Akron Fire Department has scheduled open houses at four stations Sunday as officials continue to mark Fire Prevention Month.The stations open to guests from 1 to 4...
View ArticleAkron police union overwhelmingly approves tentative contract with city
The Akron police union voted overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement with the city that will give raises to officers each of the next three years — with the possibility of bonuses in two of...
View ArticleGlobal warming brings southern Ohio trees to Summit County
TALLMADGE: For the first time, two tree species more commonly found in warmer southern Ohio are being planted in a Summit County park.Citing global warming, Virginia pine and river birch trees are...
View ArticleHazardous waste, visitors drop sharply at Summit County center
The volume of household hazardous waste handled at Summit County’s collection center dropped dramatically in 2012, reflecting two key changes from a year ago.The center, at Graham Road and state Route...
View ArticleRenacci, Sutton spar in 16th District debate
CLEVELAND: U.S. Reps. Jim Renacci and Betty Sutton told an audience Wednesday that neither is happy about the redistricting process that forced them to vie for the 16th Congressional District seat this...
View ArticleArea deaths — Oct. 11
PORTAGEJanik, Alan J., 71, of Garrettsville. Died Monday. Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson.STARKButler, Gaynell J., 75, of Perry Township. Died Sunday. Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch, Massillon.Gifford, Jean E.,...
View ArticleCondemned killer asks for mercy
COLUMBUS: A condemned inmate asked the Ohio Parole Board for mercy a third time Wednesday ahead of his scheduled execution next month for stabbing an Akron woman more than 100 times, then cutting off...
View ArticleNearly 1,200 trees to be planted in Summit park
Workers are planting nearly 1,200 trees in the Tallmadge Meadows Area of Munroe Falls Metro Park. The species and their quantities are:Cedar 259Sugar maple 251Beech 100Tulip tree 100White pine...
View ArticleAbout the candidates
16TH DISTRICT CANDIDATESName: U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci.Party: Republican.Current position: 16th District representative.Personal: 53; lives in Wadsworth; married; three children.Education: Bachelor’s...
View ArticleNonprofit groups move into ex-Hartville Hardware site
HARTVILLE: Power tools and hammers are still in evidence at the former Hartville Hardware store despite the retailer’s westward move in April to larger quarters on state Route 619.The property, at 940...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Ohio is a swinger state? Oh, my!
Who are all these swinger voters everybody is talking about?And how did socially conservative Ohio turn into such a big swinger state?When I first rolled into town back in 1984, Akron certainly didn’t...
View ArticleSummit bailiff to be honored as Officer of the Year
A veteran court bailiff could feel the sincerity in her voice.Bill Saus, a Medina Municipal Court bailiff since the mid-1980s, said he noticed the quality this spring when he served as a juror in a...
View ArticleSix years later, still no decision on how to control deer in Cuyahoga Valley
Nearly 2,200 days have passed and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park still is working on a report about how to manage white-tailed deer.Today marks the sixth anniversary of the park’s first public...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Oct. 11
CAMPAIGN TRAILTV watch partiesPolitical campaigns will hold numerous watch parties in the Akron-Canton area for tonight’s vice-presidential debate.Information about the events is available on President...
View ArticleStow planners approve zoning request to allow cremation equipment in city
STOW: The Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal to revise the city’s zoning code to allow funeral homes to install cremation equipment.The commission’s vote Tuesday evening sends the...
View ArticleAkron City Council approves stadium lease deal with Aeros; deal closes
The Akron City Council unanimously approved a 25-year lease deal crafted to keep the Aeros baseball team at Canal Park.Council members voted 11-0, with no discord among members. Linda Omobien...
View ArticleJury selected for trial of Stow teen in Craigslist slaying case
Defense attorneys for Stow teenager Brogan Rafferty paved the way for him to remain silent at his Summit County trial as the first of two defendants accused of luring victims to their death through...
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