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Wendy’s corporate gets frosty over restroom graffiti: Orange Police Blotter
Police responded to Wendy’s restaurant on the evening of May 10 after management reported finding the men’s restroom tagged in graffiti around 4:30 p.m. The manager had conferred with corporate headquarters and a police report was requested for the incident, believed to have occurred that day sometime after noon.
Newton Falls veterans concerned over new benches
Patriotic red, white and blue benches in Veterans Park are the subject of growing criticism by local retired servicemembers. American Legion Post 236 1st Vice Commander Joseph Nicolino said he met with the former city manager to discuss plans a few months ago. But that plan yielded surprising results after...
Mister Rogers postcards get Streetsboro woman an appearance on 'Antiques Roadshow'
As Gail Richardson stood in a darkened room at Akron's Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens last June, the man sitting at the table took a long time examining her vintage 1960s postcards. As he used a tablet computer to check various websites, Richardson thought: What if it turns out someone...
Culvert work starts Tuesday in Ravenna Township
The Portage County Engineer's Office has scheduled a series of road closures for culvert replacements in Ravenna Township starting Tuesday. A Lovers Lane closure will be between Red Brush and Cleveland roads and Red Brush Road closures will all be between Lovers Lane and Brady Lake Road. All closures will be from 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and school buses will not be permitted through during these times.
Along the Way: Ravenna's volunteer groups brought positive change
Volunteer citizen group made positive contributions for Ravenna. The Core Team and Community Improvement Corporation, two citizen groups that have been working to strengthen Ravenna, are winding down after years of good work. The Core Team, chaired by now-retired Portage Community Bank leader Rick Coe, grew out of restoration efforts...
Southington man convicted of killing stepfather dies in prison
A former Southington man who was serving thirty years to life in prison for murdering his stepfather and wounding his mother has died from an apparent suicide. An official with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections tells 21 News that 39-year-old Thomas Starr died on Thursday at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.
Fast 3: Savannah Swanda sweeps sprints to lead Twinsburg girls track to district title
MACEDONIA — Savannah Swanda has been a mainstay of Twinsburg's sprint squad since her freshman year. While Swanda has earned All-Ohio honors on the Tigers' sprint relays, individual glory has eluded her. Which sprint will the senior focus on to find her postseason mojo? The answer is "yes." Swanda showed off her versatility by...
Au Revoir: Warren High School teacher ready to retire after 51 years in classroom
VINCENT — After 51 years of teaching, Jerry Bedilion is calling it a career. He will soon be walking out of Warren High School for the last time as the long-time French and English teacher heads into retirement. The last day for students is May 30. Although he recently...
Habitat for Humanity Women Build event carries on despite rain
More than two dozen pink-shirted volunteers turned out to do a little painting Saturday at the Habitat for Humanity of Portage County's ReStore. The ladies were taking part in Habitat for Humanity's annual Women Build event, and were rained out from participating in their expected building work. Rachel Kerns, executive...
Geauga County Sheriff’s cruiser involved in multi-car crash in Troy Township
A Geauga County Sheriff’s Office cruiser was involved in a multi-car crash on U.S. 422 in Troy Township. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant Bridget Matt, at 1:19 p.m. on May 8, troopers from the Chardon Post responded to a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 422 and 12876 Main Market Road in Troy Township.
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