Families react to news of Douglas Prade’s release in contrasting fashion
Two women who have followed every twist and turn of the Douglas Prade murder case reacted in understandably different ways to the news Tuesday morning that the former Akron police captain would be...
View ArticleHumane Society of Greater Akron purchases facility
TWINSBURG TWP.: Humane Society of Greater Akron has purchased the Darrow Road property it had been leasing since 2010 from the Development Finance Authority (previously the Port Authority) of Summit...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron sells Rubber Bowl to marketing group eyeing USFL team
The University of Akron agreed Wednesday morning to sell the Rubber Bowl to a Canton-based marketing group that seeks to place a United States Football League team in the facility.The Team1 Marketing...
View Article‘Project Runway’ veteran to bring fashion designs to Kent show
It might not feel like prom time, but Kent State graduate and former Project Runway contestant Suede aims to change that Saturday with a spring style show.He will unveil his new line of SUEDEsays prom...
View ArticleUA to sell Rubber Bowl to company considering USFL franchise
University of Akron trustees agreed Wednesday to sell the dormant Rubber Bowl to a Canton marketing company that wants it as the home of a United States Football League franchise.Team 1 Marketing will...
View ArticleLaw enforcement, gun stores facing ammo shortages
Law enforcement officials and gun store owners are seeing shortages and price hikes for ammunition after a large spurt in sales following the Newtown, Conn., shootings.“There is quite a lot of buying...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Jan. 31
AKRONElectric stationsAKRON: Those who drive electric cars and park in five downtown parking decks will now be able to charge their vehicles.Akron installed charging stations in the O’Neil’s deck,...
View ArticleGreen mayor extols accomplishments in annual address
GREEN: Mayor Dick Norton reviewed the city’s accomplishments from 2012 and shared his vision for continuing its move toward “sustainable prosperity” during his annual State of the City address...
View ArticleAkron students receive free eye exams, glasses
The Ohio Optometric Foundation, Akron Children’s Hospital and Akron Public Schools joined forces with several volunteers Tuesday and Wednesday to offer free eye exams and glasses to about 88 district...
View ArticleReport: Ohio poverty increasing
Even though Ohio’s population has remained stagnant over the last decade, poverty increased by nearly 58 percent, a new report says.The Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies issued its State of...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Death to February
February has got to go.What kind of name is that for a month?Half of us pronounce it one way — FEB-rue-airy — and half of us pronounce it another way — FEB-you-airy.Lazy folks like me usually go with...
View ArticleBoth Prade daughters say they support their father today — and believe in his...
Sahara Prade was 9 when her mother, a beloved family doctor, was taken from her in a fatal shooting on the morning before Thanksgiving Day in 1997. Margo Prade, according to family and friends, had...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Jan. 31
COLUMBUSHousing assistanceCOLUMBUS: The Ohio Development Services Agency has approved grants to four organizations that will help serve the housing needs of more than 2,600 Ohioans living with AIDS or...
View ArticleReport calls for increased land-preservation efforts in 14 counties in...
Northern Ohio needs to do more to boost land conservation efforts, according to a new report.About 7 percent of the land in 14 counties in Northeast Ohio, some 295,000 acres, have been preserved as...
View ArticleArea deaths — Jan. 31
MEDINABumbulis, Julianne M. “Julie,” 67, of Spencer Township. Died Wednesday. Waite & Son, Medina.Hannah, Sharon L., 64, of Chippewa Lake. Died Thursday. Waite & Son, Medina.PORTAGEMinnick,...
View ArticleCoventry woman arrested in two drug overdose deaths
Summit County sheriff’s detectives are continuing to investigate a Coventry Township woman accused Thursday of manslaughter in the heroin overdose deaths of two men.Danielle Hoover, 29, is jailed on...
View ArticleAkron jury recommends death penalty for 2011 double murder
A Summit County jury has recommended the death penalty for an Akron man convicted in the fatal shootings of two people and a related shooting on Grant Street that left a man paralyzed.The decision came...
View Article“Windows/Black History celebration hours
DetailsFairlawn Lutheran Church’s “Windows” celebration — showcasing 37 stained-glass windows created and installed by African-American artist Doug Phillips of Cleveland — will be open throughout the...
View ArticleJudge rules in favor of Akron in demolition of veteran’s house; belongings to...
A Summit County judge on Thursday upheld the city of Akron’s decision to demolish the house of an Army veteran who had threatened to kill anyone who attempted to take his property.Common Pleas Judge...
View ArticleGovernor outlines plan for funding education
Invited to Columbus on Thursday to catch a sneak peak at the governor’s plan to fund education, Mogadore Superintendent Christina Dinklocker walked away with the same feeling as many others — not sure...
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