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'It's just been so great': Smithville takes the day at D3 Norwayne Regional
CRESTON — On Friday night in the finals of the Norwayne Division III Regional, nothing was safe. Especially the Smithville record book. Thanks to three event wins in school-record times, and another coming oh-so-close to setting a new program standard, the Smithies dominated the competition in capturing the regional championship at Norwayne Community Stadium. ...
Jackson grad Shawn Lutz: Who is this unsung coach, and how did he get Massillon's star QB?
Shawn Lutz view Massillon's DaOne Owens as a college football steal. Lutz is a Stark County success story based on his work as head coach at Slippery Rock. A street party broke out in Massillon after the football team won a state championship in Canton. The recruitment of Massillon's star...
Where will students from new housing development go to school? Jackson Local decides
ACTION: Heard the district is making a boundary change and assigning students living in a new housing development called The Glens to Amherst Elementary. DISCUSSION: The 62-lot subdivision called The Glens of Jackson Township is being developed by Ryan Homes. The first phase includes 29 lots and construction has already started. The second phase is 33 lots which will start later this fall.
Doylestown student to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
DOYLESTOWN − Any younger sibling can understand Zachary Yeager’s goals for the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 13-year-old earned the trip next week to Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, with his victory March 24 in the Akron Beacon Journal Regional Spelling Bee.
'The best feeling': Lane, McIntyre, Tompkins twins set Region 9 record in 1,600 relay
CRESTON TWP. — The medals kept coming. Until they clinked together in euphony. After Mogadore's 1,600-meter relay shattered a Region 9 record with its championship time of 3:57.06, Katie Lane, Brook McIntyre, Ari Tompkins and Julie Tompkins spent an eternity on the Norwayne High School football field. First, the...
He served 13 months during World War II and found peace in the surroundings through music
As he prepares to join in Wooster’s Memorial Day parade on Monday, Bob Iams vividly recalls his 13-month service during World War II. In their junior high year at Canton's McKinley High School in 1945, Bob and his identical twin brother, William, were drafted into the Navy. They were the youngest of eight boys in the family.
Smithville's record-breaking 4x800 relay highlights first day at Norwayne Regional
CRESTON — Maryn Erdman isn’t ashamed to admit that she was a bit nervous Wednesday in the 4x800-meter final. The Smithville freshman, who was running the anchor leg for the first time all season, patiently waited at the starting line watching the final 400 meters of teammate Kaitlyn Carr. Once she saw Carr pass...
See all homes sold in Medina County, May 13 to May 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Medina County reported from May 13 to May 19. There were 62 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,352-square-foot home on Bates Avenue in Seville that sold for $310,000. Brunswick.
New Franklin Council approves wedding venue at Sorrick Farm
NEW FRANKLIN — New Franklin City Council May 15 approved property owner Dave Perkowski’s plan to develop 4 acres of the 47-acre Sorrick Farm property at 365 Center Road into a wedding and event center. Perkowski has said he plans to develop both a house and barn on...
State champions! Lexington duo strikes gold at Division II tennis tournament
WOOSTER — The second time was the charm for Ethan Remy and Dylan Catanese. The Lexington duo won the Division II state tournament doubles championship Friday afternoon at the College of Wooster, beating Pepper Pike Orange’s Gabi Kalir and Ace Bloom in the finals. The Lexington team won...
Rittman's Luke Snyder owns distance events at D3 Norwayne Regional
CRESTON — One thing that Rittman’s Luke Snyder prides himself on his knowing exactly at what point of a race to kick. It’s a plan that he and his coach (and dad) Matt Snyder discuss at length in training sessions leading up to race day. But on Friday night at the Norwayne Division III Regional, Luke Snyder had a tough time remembering exactly when to go. An Honors Algebra II final exam earlier in the day can...
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