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Former Hudson mayor fights judge's decision to seal records for student charged with rape
A Summit County judge's order sealing the court records in a criminal case against a Hudson 18-year-old has been challenged in a suit filed this week with the Ohio Supreme Court. Former Hudson Mayor Craig Shubert filed a request Monday seeking an explanation for Judge Alison Breaux's decision to grant...
APS independent van drivers seek contract changes to address unequal pay
When Robert Lyons approached the podium Monday evening at the Akron Public School board finance committee meeting, he hoped to address the concerns facing the district's independent van drivers like himself. At first, he was interrupted. A board member told him he could not talk about contracts, vendors and legal...
Why the 'net winners' in Mark Dente's real estate business Ponzi scheme are being sued
Those who invested with former Copley basketball coach Mark Dente’s real estate company — in what has been deemed a Ponzi scheme — are being divided into two groups: net winners and net losers. The net winners got back more money than they put in, while the net losers lost more. A Cleveland receiver...
Council addresses Wooster Road West project concerns
BARBERTON — City officials addressed concerns at the May 13 Barberton City Council meeting about the upcoming Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reconstruction of Wooster Road West, which is set to begin May 20. Chad Morrison, whose wife Amanda Morrison owns Flat Iron Salon at 1044 Wooster Road W.,...
Amelia Spidell perfect as Strasburg softball captures third straight district championship
OLD WASHINGTON — Call it district title perfection. Defending D4 state softball champion Strasburg captured a third straight district title, highlighted by All-Ohio pitcher Amelia Spidell, who tossed a perfect game in the Tigers’ 10-0 rout of Caldwell in five innings at the Buckeye Trail Athletic Complex on Thursday.
Stark commissioners oppose Washington Twp. solar farm. What's that mean for project?
CANTON − Stark County commissioners voted Wednesday to oppose a major solar farm proposed in Washington Township, but that doesn’t mean the long-discussed $200 million project won’t move forward. The 150-megawatt Samsung Stark Solar project — planned on more than 800 acres north of Louisville Street NE — has faced criticism from some residents and...
Man in blue: High school baseball umpire Don Levy retiring after 50 years
If there is a central fact that baseball umpires must come to grips with about their job, it's that not everyone is going to be happy with their decisions. "Umpires are like closers, man: You've got to have a short memory," Jackson High School baseball coach Bill Gamble said with a chuckle. "You...
Akron police arrest 2 teens in connection with shooting of 15-year-old girl
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two 17-year-old boys are under arrest in connection with the shooting of a 15-year-old girl at Joy Park earlier this month. Akron police said the victim was shot several times around 6 p.m. on May 2. Officers administered first aid, before EMS transported her to a...
Let the sun shine! Our 11 favorite patios to enjoy in Stark County
Ah, sunshine and warmth, we've missed you. With the arrival of some summer-like temperatures, we realized it was time to think about heading outside for a drink or a meal, so we got our group of knowledgeable foodies back together with a new assignment − pick the top restaurant patio areas in Stark County.
Akron police warned in November about counterfeit SWAT body armor
Akron Police Captain Agostino Micozzi sat in front of Akron City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting on May 6 and asked for immediate passage of legislation giving the department $60,000 to replace body armor for the SWAT team. “In this case, we need to replace them all,” Micozzi told...
OHSAA track and field: A first look at some of the top Stark County state title contenders
The high school track and field postseason is here. Stark County athletes have brought home many state championships in recent years. A few more could win titles this season. The first steps on the road to Dayton will be taken at this week's district meets. Here is look at some area athletes who could...
Syndication: Canton Repository
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton features a museum, and is also surrounded by the Hall of Fame Village development and entertainment campus, which features restaurants, a brewery, football stadium, sports dome, practice fields and a water park that is under construction.
Council approves mowing contract amid seasonal worker shortage
GREEN — Due in part to a lack of seasonal employees this summer, Green City Council May 14 approved a $52,240 contract with Ground Pro LLC for mowing of seven city properties. “Every year we struggle with hiring seasonal employees,” said Councilman Gerard Neugebauer (at large). “We had 21...
Seven most expensive homes sold in Wadsworth, April 29 - May 12
A house that sold for $530,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Wadsworth between Apr 29 and May 12. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $279,514. The average price per square foot was $166.
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