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First 'DORA' opens in Austintown Township
The famous line from "Field of Dreams" said 'if you build it, they will come'. And on this warm spring day came the bikes. and the music, and the crowds. piling into Biker Brewhouse and Quaker Steak and Lube. They gathered to celebrate the first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or...
Camryn Kiefer's one-hitter leads Tuslaw softball to district title win over Hillsdale
WELLINGTON — Camryn Kiefer and her Tuslaw softball team felt they had something to prove this season after exiting the postseason tournament earlier than anticipated a year ago. So, Kiefer struck out 13 batters and gave up only a first-inning hit in leading Tuslaw to a 4-0 win over...
Canfield tops Marlington, claims district title
The Canfield softball team knocked off Marlington 6-2 in the Division II District Final. Cardinals pitcher Malena Toth had 12 strikeouts in the win. The Cardinals offense was led by Sydney Lutz and Faith Morrell who each had RBI doubles. Sami Economous chimed in with an RBI single. Canfield improves...
Records show Macedonia chemical company where explosion happened previously cited by OSHA, EPA
MACEDONIA, Ohio — The cleanup continues at Royal Chemical in Macedonia following a tanker truck explosion that injured three people on Wednesday. According to the city of Macedonia, one of the three people that were injured remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Cleveland-based EnviroServe is handling the site cleanup, executing the recovery plan that was approved and overseen by the Ohio EPA.
Skateboarder rides lying down on the street: Russell Township police blotter
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Traffic hazard, Pekin Road:. After a teen was seen the afternoon of April 30, lying down and riding his skateboard down the street, a concerned person called police. Officers checked the area but did not find him. Another call at 6 p.m. gave police an address. Officers found two skateboarders on Lexington Lane, and escorted them home. The children and their parents were told about the dangers of riding a skateboard on a main road. The youths said they were finished.
Driver makes a citizen’s arrest - on herself: Bentleyville Police Blotter
After a patrol officer came up behind a car at the stop sign on Cannon Road at 8 p.m. May 10, the driver made a left turn onto Solon Road -- just as the cop was planning to do. But the driver, a University Heights woman, 25, then came to...
Akron police union: Fired officer Ryan Westlake will skip hearing with mayor and go to arbitration
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron police officer who was fired after a pair of use-of-force investigations while on leave for shooting a teen will waive a hearing before Mayor Shammas Malik and take his case to arbitration. Ryan Westlake was fired by the Akron Police Department on May 6....
Canfield claims third straight district crown
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – Canfield topped Marlington 6-2 in the Division II Softball District Championship game. Canfield has now won three consecutive district titles. Pitcher Malena Toth led the Cardinals in the circle with 13 strikeouts. She also doubled and drove in a run in the win. Sydney Lutz,...
Mayfield vs. Massillon baseball: Wildcats keep rolling in 10-0 victory
Mayfield’s offense has turned it up since Holden Cope returned to the lineup, and that trend continued against Massillon Washington in a Division I second-round contest on May 16. Cope walked to the plate with confidence etched on his face in the second inning, and he pile-drove the first...
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