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  • [01-06-2012] Local news briefs — June 1
    AKRONChurch seeks inputAKRON: Do you have thoughts on poverty? How about on the federal budget?A public hearing on these topics will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Church, 1350 Virginia Ave., Akron.Speakers...

  • [31-05-2012] Allentown man's wheelchair ramp stolen from home
    An Allentown man who said he suffers from multiple sclerosis said the wheelchair ramp he uses to get in and out of his home was stolen. Charles Martin said the ramp was taken on April 15 and he hasn't been able to leave his house...

  • [31-05-2012] Copeland marks one month of battling infection
    Friday will mark one month since Aimee Copeland gashed her calf while zip-lining, which set off her battle royale with an aggressive, flesh-decaying infection that cost her most of her limbs and nearly her life....

  • [31-05-2012] Rome student also battled flesh-decaying infection
    A few months before Aimee Copeland contracted the flesh-decaying infection that nearly cost her life, a student in Rome was battling the disease....

  • [31-05-2012] Feds' low-cost bus crackdown includes Georgia
    WASHINGTON – The federal government on Thursday shut down two bus companies that operate in Georgia for safety violations that it said constitute an “immediate hazard” for travelers....

  • [31-05-2012] Copeland marks one month of battling infection
    Friday will mark one month since Aimee Copeland gashed her calf while zip-lining, which set off her battle royale with an aggressive, flesh-decaying infection that cost her most of her limbs and nearly her life....

  • [31-05-2012] Rome student also battled flesh-decaying infection
    A few months before Aimee Copeland contracted the flesh-decaying infection that nearly cost her life, a student in Rome was battling the disease....

  • [31-05-2012] Rome student also battled flesh-decaying infection
    A few months before Aimee Copeland contracted the flesh-decaying infection that nearly cost her life, a student in Rome was battling the disease....

  • [31-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 31
    AKRONMurder suspect heldAKRON: Police arrested an Akron man who authorities say fled a fatal stabbing early Sunday on a bicycle.Rudolph Valentino Ammons III, 29, of South Arlington Street, was apprehended about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the...

  • [31-05-2012] Coventry residents warned to enroll for trash service or risk double bills
    COVENTRY TWP.: Residents who fail to discontinue their current trash service risk getting billed twice each month after a township-wide program takes effect July 1.Trustees approved a trash and recycling contract with Republic Services...

  • [31-05-2012] Pa. state police seek to avoid balky radio network
    The purchase of a new backup radio system by the Pennsylvania State Police is drawing attention to continuing reception problems in a statewide radio network that has already cost taxpayers more than $400 million....

  • [31-05-2012] Police seek duo who scammed woman out of $20,000
    It was as though one of those email scams came to life and eventually cost a retired DeKalb County woman $20,000 in savings....

  • [31-05-2012] Police seek duo who scammed woman out of $20,000
    It was as though one of those email scams came to life and eventually cost a retired DeKalb County woman $20,000 in savings....

  • [30-05-2012] Fired California University president: 'Audit seriously flawed'
    Angelo Armenti Jr. attacked the State System of Higher Education for conducting a "seriously flawed" audit of California University of Pennsylvania's spending practices that may have led to his ouster as president. The state...

  • [29-05-2012] Akron studies whether Cedar, Exchange streets should return to two-way traffic
    More student housing is taking shape on Cedar Street.Akron Children’s Hospital plans to begin a major expansion project soon that will include a six-story parking deck on Exchange Street.The city of Akron is marketing the...

  • [29-05-2012] Residential building code in Ohio gets huge update
    After years of debate and intense lobbying, Ohio has adopted a new residential building code.The code will require new homes to be more energy-efficient, come with carbon-monoxide detectors and be tested for air leaks.“Ohio’s...

  • [27-05-2012] Stadiums' costs outweighing revenue potential
    Don’t expect a new football stadium for the Atlanta Falcons to easily pay for itself. Experts say unrealistic revenue projections and the skyrocketing construction cost of sports stadiums, especially football behemoths, is making...

  • [27-05-2012] Fans pay the price for new stadiums
    Negotiations on a new downtown stadium for the Atlanta Falcons continue behind closed doors. But one thing seems clear: Much of the cost will be passed along to fans, some of whom are already bracing for a hit....

  • [27-05-2012] Stadiums' costs outweighing revenue potential
    Don’t expect a new football stadium for the Atlanta Falcons to easily pay for itself. Experts say unrealistic revenue projections and the skyrocketing construction cost of sports stadiums, especially football behemoths, is making...

  • [27-05-2012] Fans pay the price for new stadiums
    Negotiations on a new downtown stadium for the Atlanta Falcons continue behind closed doors. But one thing seems clear: Much of the cost will be passed along to fans, some of whom are already bracing for a hit....

  • [26-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 26
    AKRONLandmark cleanedAKRON: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Friday gave its blessing to an environmental cleanup of the Landmark Building at South Main and West Bowery streets.Asbestos was removed from the 12-story building,...

  • [26-05-2012] Dunwoody probe costs may climb
    The investigation into leaks from a Feb. 3 closed city council meeting could cost Dunwoody residents twice as much as the $25,000 already reported, according to records obtained by The Atlanta Journal Constitution....

  • [26-05-2012] Dunwoody probe costs may climb
    The investigation into leaks from a Feb. 3 closed city council meeting could cost Dunwoody residents twice as much as the $25,000 already reported, according to records obtained by The Atlanta Journal Constitution....

  • [25-05-2012] Stark County paid Lake Township’s tab in fight over police levy
    LAKE TWP.: The unsuccessful effort to defend a disputed township police levy to the Ohio Supreme Court did not cost township government any extra money for lawyers. Two assistant county prosecutors, already on salary, represented Lake...

  • [25-05-2012] Stark County paid township’s tab in fight over Lake police court battle
    LAKE TWP.: The unsuccessful effort to defend a disputed township police levy to the Ohio Supreme Court did not cost township government any extra money for lawyers.Two assistant county prosecutors, already on salary, represented Lake...

  • [25-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 25
    AKRONRobbery chargesAKRON: An Akron woman, her brother and a friend have been charged in connection with last month’s home invasion robbery on Lake Street.Tyieshia Shellman, 28, is accused of complicity to aggravated robbery,...

  • [24-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 24
    AKRONPregnant girl hurtAKRON: An Akron man was charged with assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, biting her forehead and firing a gun as she tried to leave his home.Dazaun Coppinger, 18, was being held Wednesday in the Summit County...

  • [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...

  • [23-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 23
    AKRONATM robbery arrestAKRON: Akron police have arrested a teenager wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a woman at a Kenmore ATM.Derek Love, 17, was being held in the Summit County Jail on charges of aggravated robbery,...

  • [22-05-2012] Ohio Turnpike to lower caps on management salaries
    BEREA: The Ohio Turnpike says it will save $2 million next year by cutting management costs, including asking employees to contribute more to their health insurance.The changes include higher employee contributions for health care,...

  • [22-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 21
    AKRONFight involves gunAKRON: A 19-year-old Akron man is accused of trying to shoot his father during an argument Friday night.Officers were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. over a fight involving a weapon.They said the son was found at a...

  • [22-05-2012] West Bartges Street bridge getting splash of color
    The new West Bartges Street bridge is getting a splash of color.Artistic Rock LLC of Cleveland is using an eco-friendly concrete stain to color the bridge that carries West Bartges Street over the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail...

  • [22-05-2012] Akron increases arts funding for second year
    For the second year, Akron is increasing its funding to five arts programs.The city is boosting funding for the programs by $10,000, following a $25,000 increase last year. Akron still hasn’t returned to the level of support it...

  • [21-05-2012] Give Back
    Ahimsa House When: Ongoing Where: Please contact Time: Flexible shifts Benefits: Shelter for animal victims of domestic violence Cost: Free Contact: 404-496-4038 Table Building When: Ongoing Where: Furniture Bank of Metro...

  • [21-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 20
    HUDSONFire damages bistroHUDSON: A co-owner of the Zeppe’s Pizzeria & Bistro in Hudson said her family is trying to reopen the business by Thursday after a fire Saturday night forced the temporary closing of the...

  • [19-05-2012] Dry summer looms, but reservoir delayed
    Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Canton is filled with water and primed to deliver its first drop after more than a decade of planning and construction and a cost of nearly $100 million....

  • [19-05-2012] Dry summer looms, but reservoir delayed
    Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Canton is filled with water and primed to deliver its first drop after more than a decade of planning and construction and a cost of nearly $100 million....

  • [19-05-2012] Gamblers can ban themselves from Ohio casinos
    Even before the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened, Justin Gale knew he never wanted to step inside.Not because he’s opposed to casino gaming, but because he’s a compulsive gambler who can’t control his addiction.So...

  • [19-05-2012] Glendale considering solutions to stadium parking issue
    Glendale considers lease agreements to replace most of the 3,200 parking spaces lost for outlet project. The two lease agreements would cost the city nearly $260,000 in the coming fiscal year....

  • [19-05-2012] Buddhist nun to help others develop a compassionate heart
    Ani Palmo Rybicki, a Buddhist nun, will lead a discussion on The Compassionate Heart: Overcoming Obstacles to Practicing Compassion at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Rybicki, a...

  • [19-05-2012] Summit elections board to hold hearing on City Council newsletter; council president, other top city leaders to be subpoenaed
    Akron City Council President Marco Sommerville soon will get a subpoena from the Summit County elections board.So will the city’s law director, finance director, council clerk and the head of the City Council’s public...

  • [18-05-2012] Spirit Airlines begins nonstop flights to Orlando from Latrobe
    Spirit Airlines began offering nonstop flights from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe to Orlando this week. According to the airliner's website, a daily flight to Orlando can cost as little as $70 each way. Parking is free at...

  • [18-05-2012] Mass. Senate OKs version of health care bill
    The Massachusetts Senate has passed its version of a health care cost reduction bill aimed at trimming projected health care costs in the state by $150 billion over the next 15 years....

  • [18-05-2012] As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted
    
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to...

  • [18-05-2012] As postal closings advance, Georgia impacted
    
WASHINGTON - The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan to close nearly 250 mail processing centers, saying Thursday it cannot wait as Congress remains deadlocked on how to...

  • [18-05-2012] Akron trying to make buying vacant lots easier for property owners
    It’s not often the government offers a lot for a little.That’s what Akron is promising with a new program aimed at selling vacant, city-owned lots to nearby property owners.Through its A Lot for a Little program, Akron will...

  • [18-05-2012] Stow jeweler collects movie star fashions as hobby; exhibit planned
    STOW: Richard John has one of the most interesting closets in America. A Barbra Streisand concert gown. Costumes from The King and I, Camelot and The Ten Commandments. Suits worn by Bob Hope on stage and Laurence Olivier on the big...

  • [18-05-2012] Akron mail-processing facility to stay open through 2013
    The U.S. Postal Service mail-processing facility in Akron has been spared from the initial round of closings and is slated to remain open at least through 2013.Mary Sitko, president of the Akron Metro Postal Union, said Thursday...

  • [18-05-2012] E.J. Thomas Hall plans to hike rental fees
    Everything goes up — and some ticket prices at E.J. Thomas Hall probably will be no exception starting next fall.The University of Akron is poised to increase rental prices for local, commercial and university users and will tack...

  • [18-05-2012] Firefighters voice concern about potential response time Friday
    Local firefighters are voicing their concern about responding to emergencies Friday. Several departments will be at a job in Oakland while the fire pumps that serve UPMC Presbyterian Hospital are serviced. The pumps will be shut down...

  • [17-05-2012] Research shows ‘no excuses’ model for schools effective at boosting test scores
    Former Akron City Councilman Ernie Tarle hopes to create a charter school in Akron that emulates the practices of the country’s highest performing urban charter schools.The schools are commonly referred to as following a...

  • [17-05-2012] Ohio Supreme Court rules against Lake Township police levy
    LAKE TWP.: The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Stark County Common Pleas Court ruling that set aside election results approving a 4.5-mill continuing levy that created and funded the new Lake Township Police...

  • [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...

  • [17-05-2012] Watchdog group cites vendor contributions, cost hikes
    Common Cause Georgia insists it's not out to put lint on the lollipop of the shiny new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport....

  • [17-05-2012] Watchdog group cites vendor contributions, cost hikes
    Common Cause Georgia insists it's not out to put lint on the lollipop of the shiny new international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport....

  • [16-05-2012] The new international terminal: What cost so much?
    The new terminal's price tag exceeded $1.4 billion. Airport work is funded through a combination of passenger facility charges, airline lease and landing fee payments, revenue from airport operations like concessions and parking, and...

  • [16-05-2012] The new international terminal: What cost so much?
    The new terminal's price tag exceeded $1.4 billion. Airport work is funded through a combination of passenger facility charges, airline lease and landing fee payments, revenue from airport operations like concessions and parking, and...

  • [16-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 15
    AKRONPolice chief certifiedAKRON: When Akron Police Chief James Nice attended the annual memorial ceremony last week, he wasn’t dressed in a suit and tie.Instead, he wore a blue police uniform.Nice recently received his...

  • [16-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: A proper salute for ‘The Purple Man’
    He would have been very proud of Tuesday morning’s performance. And extremely humble.The special salute to Akron’s late Earl R. Baker, aka “The Purple Man,” at Akron’s Miller South School for the...

  • [16-05-2012] Target 11 tests Walmart’s commercial – Is it too good to be true?
    Walmart is taking on Giant Eagle and is spending big bucks on a new ad campaign that compares prices. The ad shows a Giant Eagle customer saving 16 percent by buying her groceries at Walmart. Target 11's Robin Taylor put the ad to the...

  • [15-05-2012] Waterloo school district puts off drastic cuts for another year, postpones levy
    The Waterloo school district saved enough money in employee concessions, the tripling of fees for sports and activities and an unexpected reduction in health-care costs to be able to stay off the ballot in August.The board had...

  • [15-05-2012] State Senate to tackle health care payment plan
    State senators are set to begin work on a plan to control the cost of health care in Massachusetts....

  • [15-05-2012] Waterloo puts off drastic cuts for another year, postpones levy
    The Waterloo school district saved enough money in employee concessions, the tripling of fees for sports and activities and an unexpected reduction in health-care costs to be able to stay off the ballot in August.The board had...

  • [15-05-2012] Union president’s leave time sticking point in negotiations between Akron and CSPA; council and union approve fact-finder report
    The sticking point between Akron and the Civil Service Personnel Association in its negotiations wasn’t wages. The two sides settled on a 1.5 percent raise.It wasn’t health care. The union agreed — like other Akron...

  • [15-05-2012] Target 11 investigates high radon levels
    A Target 11 investigation has uncovered thousands of homes filled with unsafe levels of a gas that causes cancer. We're talking about radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor...

  • [13-05-2012] Not all casino games are equal
    The house always wins.That’s not just the sad lament of sore losers at casino gaming tables. It’s a mathematical fact, as sure as two plus two equals four.Winners and losers come and go, but the casino always has an edge in...

  • [13-05-2012] North Canton mayor upbeat about city’s future
    NORTH CANTON: Mayor David Held gave an upbeat but candid assessment of North Canton in his State of the City speech last week.He said the city is recovering from the 2008 loss of the Hoover Co., its major employer. He called it a...

  • [13-05-2012] Cedar Point opens with new dinosaur attraction
    SANDUSKY: Cedar Point amusement park opened its 143rd year Saturday with dinosaurs, fireworks and roller coasters along Lake Erie.The big new addition is a $1 million animatronic dinosaur attraction that will feature 50 prehistoric...

  • [13-05-2012] Scottsdale to pay $200,000 in termination settlement
    A city supervisor's e-mail joke will cost Scottsdale taxpayers about $300,000 in a legal settlement with a former building inspector....

  • [12-05-2012] Interactive religious play coming to Akron
    Late Night Catechism, an interactive religious comedy, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. May 26 at Our Lady of the Elms Theater, 1375 W. Exchange St., Akron.The play, in its 14th year, is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago. The...

  • [11-05-2012] ODOT changes mind, will place sound walls in Northfield neighborhood
    A Northfield neighborhood that has been begging the Ohio Department of Transportation for sound walls for two years will get its wish.ODOT has agreed to install walls near the recently built Route 8/Interstate 271 interchange.Paul...

  • [11-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 10
    AKRONDrugstore robberyAKRON: An Akron couple were arrested Wednesday on charges of robbing an Akron pharmacy of two prescription medications.Levert P. Veal, 37, and Taretha H. Legette, 37, were arrested shortly after the robbery of the...

  • [11-05-2012] Bus route change puts disabled man on Akron road
    Elderly residents of Center Tower on White Pond Drive in Akron who have been upset about the loss of a bus stop at the building will have their service restored in August thanks to the efforts of a 46-year-old resident who lives...

  • [11-05-2012] Maricopa County lowers cost to microchip pet
    It will now cost just $10 for Maricopa County residents to implant a microchip into their pets....

  • [10-05-2012] Pittsburgh Public elementary schools announce teacher furlough plan
    At least six Pittsburgh Public elementary schools could lose more than 20 percent of their teachers under a plan to furlough teachers based on seniority. According to Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE, the...

  • [10-05-2012] Towpath in Summit County now complete
    Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail supporters celebrated Wednesday as the final section of the popular bike-and-hike trail in Summit County was officially dedicated by Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, and its partners.The...

  • [10-05-2012] Local new briefs - May 10
    AKRONUmbrella fightAKRON: An Akron man was stabbed during an argument about an umbrella, police said.James R. Dennis, 52, was treated at Summa Akron City Hospital for several lacerations. His injuries were not considered...

  • [08-05-2012] Barberton opts for levy try
    BARBERTON: The Barberton Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to place a five-year, 8.52-mill emergency levy on the Aug. 7 ballot to raise $3 million annually.Schools officials say additional revenue is needed to avoid further...

  • [08-05-2012] Region briefs — May 7
    AKRONPet fees reducedAKRON: One of A Kind Pet Rescue Adoption Center, 1929 W. Market St., and its Spay and Neuter Clinic, 1700 W. Exchange St., are featuring $20 specials through May.In honor or Mother’s Day, the adoption center is...

  • [07-05-2012] Buckeye officials to try iPads in two-month pilot program
    Buckeye program aimed at reducing the cost of printing information for Town Council meetings....

  • [05-05-2012] Interfaith group taking steps to feed the hungry
    The Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting its annual Walk To Stop Hunger at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Registration with refreshments and music begins at 2 p.m. and the...

  • [05-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: Community support grows for Kenmore fire victims
    After learning about Monday night’s fire that left a Kenmore family of six homeless, several Akron-area citizens have stepped up in “There but for the grace of God go I” fashion to help.That outreach, I’ve learned,...

  • [05-05-2012] Local briefs — May 4
    AKRONWard 10 meetingAKRON: Councilman Garry Moneypenny will host his monthly Ward 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Goodyear Branch at 60 Goodyear Blvd.A representative of the...

  • [05-05-2012] Steelers second round pick looking forward to proving self to doubters
    Pittsburgh Steelers second round draft pick, Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams, thinks he has something to prove to his new team. Adams was projected as a first round pick but fell in the draft because of a couple off the field...

  • [04-05-2012] Mobile Meals serves record numbers, asks for public support to offset loss of federal dollars
    These are busy days at Mobile Meals Inc.A new leader is running the nonprofit agency, which last year served more people than ever. And, for the first time, Mobile Meals is asking the public for general operating support following the...

  • [04-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 5
    AKRONGun suspect heldAKRON: A second suspect has been charged with stealing an off-duty Akron police officer’s assault rifle and radar.Dhani Conrad, 25, of Akron, was arrested this week on charges of theft and tampering with...

  • [04-05-2012] Cost of flooding in Copley
    COPLEY TWP.: Rainwater from a fierce early morning storm last summer overwhelmed a culvert underneath Janwood Drive. Floodwater covered the street, rushed into one house and cut off two others to an extent they could be reached only by...

  • [04-05-2012] Tab so far for lawyers in school construction lawsuit: $37 million
    The cost to taxpayers of a 5-year-old legal dispute between the DeKalb County School District and a construction management company has risen to $37 million, according to new court records....

  • [04-05-2012] Tab so far for lawyers in school construction lawsuit: $37 million
    The cost to taxpayers of a 5-year-old legal dispute between the DeKalb County School District and a construction management company has risen to $37 million, according to new court records....

  • [03-05-2012] Spirit Airlines to charge $100 for carry-on luggage
    Putting a bag in the overhead bin will soon cost some Spirit Airlines passengers $100, more than they paid for their tickets....

  • [03-05-2012] Stow gas station clerk shot in robbery three years ago continues to suffer
    A “natural instinct” to run after two robbers turned into a life-changing moment that has cost a former gas station clerk his health, his job and his peace of mind.A steep price to try to recover $37 and a case of...

  • [03-05-2012] Local news briefs – May 3
    AKROnRobbery thwartedAKRON: A woman walked into a Mr. Hero restaurant with the intent to rob the place and ended up with a black eye instead, Akron police said.The woman entered the Mr. Hero’s at 484 W. Market St. around 5 p.m....

  • [03-05-2012] Hartville residents debate merits of single hauler for village’s trash
    HARTVILLE: A plan to have a single hauler collect all residential garbage in the village has received mixed reviews from citizens.At a public hearing this week, some residents expressed support for the proposal’s goal of reducing costs...

  • [03-05-2012] Closings delayed until 2015 at three FirstEnergy plants
    Akron’s FirstEnergy Corp. plans to keep running three coal-fired power plants that had been scheduled to close Sept. 1.The plants — Eastlake, Lakeshore in Cleveland and Ashtabula — will remain open until April 2015...

  • [03-05-2012] Cost estimate sought for replacing Fulton's jail locks
    Fulton County leaders refused to be rushed Wednesday into borrowing another $6.4 million to replace the jail's cell door locks, a figure based on a rough estimate by the sheriff's' office....

  • [03-05-2012] Cost estimate sought for replacing Fulton's jail locks
    Fulton County leaders refused to be rushed Wednesday into borrowing another $6.4 million to replace the jail's cell door locks, a figure based on a rough estimate by the sheriff's' office....