Falls students tape principal to the wall
CUYAHOGA FALLS: It had been 20 years since students taped Dyanne Schoterman to a wall.Then a principal at a California middle school, Schoterman used the tactic to persuade her students to turn in all...
View ArticleFormer Akron pet clinic worker sent to prison for doing veterinarian work
A former Akron pet clinic worker was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for performing veterinarian work.Brandi Tomko, 36, apologized in Summit County Common Pleas Court but told Judge Paul...
View ArticleSpringfield Township to re-evaluate hot meal program
SPRINGFIELD TWP.: Township officials soon will re-evaluate the Senior/Community Center’s hot meal program to assess whether it is reaching its core market — low-income residents —and because it is...
View ArticleAkron developer hopes shoppers will scan for savings
An Akron software developer has created a smartphone app that he hopes will revolutionize the way shoppers use coupons. It has taken 11 years for Jim Wilson of Insight Market Data to bring his idea to...
View ArticleAverage commute a blur of statistics in Northeast Ohio
Courtney Cahoon doesn’t mince words when asked about her daily commute. It’s 36 miles one way — or about 45 minutes on a perfect day — from her home in Fairlawn to her teaching job at Cleveland...
View ArticleSummit County wants to join the city of Akron to help fund homeless prevention
Summit County wants to join the city of Akron in providing homeless prevention services.The proposed contract for the service would run from April 1 through Sept. 30, and the county’s portion would be...
View ArticleAkron Community Foundation awards grants totaling $1.85 million with emphasis...
The board of the Akron Community Foundation recently approved $1.85 million in grants.A total of 279 grants, in excess of $1.4 million, were approved from designated, donor-advised, agency endowment...
View ArticleArea deaths — March 16
StarkTaylor, Earl A., 94, of Alliance. Died Thursday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.WayneChristian, Linda Darlene, 74, of Orrville. Died Friday. Auble.
View ArticlePolice blotter — March 17
Summit CountyAkronArrestsAn East Brookside Avenue man, 20, was charged with burglary. Police said the man forced his way into a home and took items.A Crescent Drive man, 21, was charged with carrying a...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Shoemaker walks on wire
I’ve heard of test-driving a car, but I’ve never heard of test-driving a pair of $180 shoes.And for 10 days!Lucky Shoes, a Fairlawn fixture for 57 years, is among the area stores offering customers a...
View ArticleTeen testifies she cannot recall alleged attack in Steubenville case
STEUBENVILLE: A teenage girl who says she was raped by two Ohio high school football players testified Saturday that she could not recall what happened the night of the alleged attack.The 16-year-old...
View ArticleOhio research team analyzes suicide notes to help save lives
CINCINNATI: A research team at an Ohio children’s hospital has been analyzing a collection of more than 1,300 suicide notes to try to help save lives.John Pestian, the director of computational...
View ArticleAbout the H. Peter Burg Award
About the mayorName: Don Plusquellic.Party: Democrat.Personal: 63. Divorced, with two children and six grandchildren.Education: Law degree from the University of Akron. Bachelor’s degree in business...
View ArticleAkron mayor to receive Burg award for economic development
Something Mayor Don Plusquellic didn’t expect happened when he spoke in East Akron last fall to drum up support for the pending school levy. When he mentioned that business leaders from another...
View ArticleVeterans’ families share their stories
The Akron Beacon Journal asked readers to share their thoughts on the Iraq War anniversary. Here are some responses:The hardest thing I have ever done is hug my son goodbye as he left for Iraq. Nathan...
View ArticleFriendships forged in war: Three Iraq veterans stay close as a band of brothers
They are more than brothers.The lives of Mike Njus, Eli Godwin and Glenn “Ray” Arpin weaved together on the battlefield in Iraq.The three, all members of the 82nd Airborne Division, became friends...
View ArticleDaughters of Penelope debutantes
The Daughters of Penelope debutantes presentedSaturday were:Jordan Nicole Dolph, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Dolph, GlenOak High SchoolSophia Maria Fugarino, daughter of John Fugarino Jr. and...
View ArticleAbout Ohio’s new concussion law
Ohio’s new concussion lawat a glanceHighlights of Ohio’s return-to-play law for youth and school-based sports:■ Effective April 26.■ Applies to interscholastic sports and all youth sports...
View ArticleSigns of concussion
Signs and symptomsAthletes do not have to be “knocked out” to suffer a concussion, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s concussion information sheet. Signs include:■ Confusion about assignment...
View ArticleSummit County sheriff months behind on filing property deeds
Summit County is running months behind transferring property deeds after foreclosure auctions, creating a major problem for willing homebuyers who are walking away from deals and for real estate agents...
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