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• [03-06-2012] State cost-saving bids pass major state hurdle
  
  Area governments with ideas for ways to save money are an important step closer to completing their plans.That means eight Summit County communities, the University of Akron, Akron General Health System and a company named Hosted...
  
  
• [03-06-2012] Local news briefs — June 3
  
  AKRONMeeting canceledAKRON: Ward 9 Councilman Mike Freeman has canceled his monthly ward meeting, which had been scheduled for Tuesday. His next meeting will be 7 p.m. July 3 at Kenmore Senior Community Center, 880 Kenmore...
  
  
• [03-06-2012] Celebrations
  
  EducationLeah Hansler, a sophomore at Twinsburg High School, received one of 600 National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarships. The U.S. Department of State program provides merit-based scholarships to enable high...
  
  
• [03-06-2012] Norton father and son slug cop as house burns, police say
  
  A father and son face charges they both slugged a police officer who was called to their home early Saturday as fire engulfed their home....
  
  
• [02-06-2012] Local news briefs - June 2
  
  AKRONTaco Bell robbedAKRON: Two men robbed workers at a Taco Bell restaurant in Akron Thursday night, police said.The men, one armed with a handgun, went inside the restaurant at 2551 Romig Road about 8 p.m. and demanded cash. The robbers...
  
  
• [02-06-2012] Contract awarded for trail linking Akron to Kent
  
  The new Freedom Trail from Akron through Tallmadge to Kent is moving forward.Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, on Thursday awarded a $1,137,440 contract to Kenmore Construction Co. of Akron for the first leg of the trail.It...
  
  
• [29-05-2012] Memorial ceremony honors WWII vet
  
  green: Jeptha “Jep” Crum was 22 years old, out of work and living in Kentucky when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. The year was 1940 — just before the country entered WWII.“I was born and raised in the hills of...
  
  
• [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] 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] Barberton native rides solo across country to raise money for veterans as he re-enters service
  
  Rich Blake had just finished an all-night bike ride of 120 miles, winding up in Fargo, N.D.Blake, a Barberton native and Iraq war veteran, has been putting a lot of miles on his mountain bike lately — with many days taking a toll...
  
  
• [27-05-2012] Star Student: Katlyn Walker, Norton High School
  
  NORTONGPA: 4.23COLLEGE: Walsh UniversityMy family, faith, sports, friends and teachers have all played an important role in making me the person that I am today.The biggest influences in my life have been my family and friends. I have...
  
  
• [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] Little opposition to requested zone change for assisted-living complex in Green
  
  GREEN: A City Council public hearing over a proposed zoning change that could lead to an assisted-living facility being built on Boettler Road produced little opposition Tuesday night.Council could vote on the proposal at its June 12...
  
  
• [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...
  
  
• [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...
  
  
• [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...
  
  
• [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...
  
  
• [16-05-2012] Body recovered at Silver Creek Metro Park
  
  NORTON: Rescuers were unable to save a woman who drove her car into Silver Creek Lake on Tuesday afternoon.A visitor to Silver Creek Metro Park, along with a staff member and three Norton police officers, went into the lake about 1:30...
  
  
• [15-05-2012] Crowds gather for Cleveland casino opening
  
  CLEVELAND: The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened to a full house Monday.Amid fanfare and large crowds, Ohio’s first casino opened its doors at 9:30 p.m.Thousands stood in line — some for hours — on Public Square for...
  
  
• [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...
  
  
• [12-05-2012] Experts warn smart phone, tablet, computer owners to restore factory setting before selling
  
  Experts say there's a simple step that most people aren't doing to protect their personal information on computers, smart phones and tablets. Susan Norton swore her new Kindle Fire came in the manufacturer’s box that had never been...
  
  
• [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...
  
  
• [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,...