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  • [28-05-2012] Three people from France, Stow and Chicago find ties to pilot buried along Normandy beach
    A highly decorated Stow pilot who served in World War II, a French teen who cares for his grave and two brothers originally from Ellet are connected in a way that brings special meaning to this Memorial Day.The Army Air Force pilot is...

  • [27-05-2012] Celebrations
    CommunityGirl Scouts of North East Ohio recognized six girls from Summit County at the 2012 GSNEO String of Pearls event. They were among 31 Girl Scouts throughout the multi-county region that sold at least 1,000 boxes of cookies...

  • [27-05-2012] Police blotter for Sunday, May 27
    Summit CountyAkronArrestsA West Cedar Street man, 21, and a 12th Street Southwest man, 21, were charged with aggravated robbery after two men entered a Circle K on South Hawkins Avenue through a rear door and pulled a shotgun on a...

  • [24-05-2012] Stow-Munroe Falls students hear message from Jim Tressel
    STOW: Administrators at Stow-Munroe Falls High School wanted to “reward their seniors for making a difference.” Their goal was to do something special that the seniors would never forget.“We have a lot of great kids...

  • [24-05-2012] Stow-Munroe Falls students hear message from Tressel
    STOW: Administrators at Stow-Munroe Falls High School wanted to “reward their seniors for making a difference.” Their goal was to do something special that the seniors would never forget.“We have a lot of great kids...

  • [20-05-2012] Texting-while-driving citations rarely written in Summit
    A statewide ban on texting while driving rarely will be enforced — if the experience in Summit County, where a similar ban has been in place for more than two years, is any indication.Municipal court officials in Akron, Barberton and...

  • [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...

  • [17-05-2012] Accused Craigslist killer Beasley tells judge about issues in jail
    Accused Craigslist killer Richard Beasley, addressing the court for the first time, told his judge Wednesday of problems he has had at the county jail with receiving prescribed pain medications and his personal mail.Beasley, 52, was in...

  • [15-05-2012] People line up for 1962 prices at Rocco’s Pizza
    Customers line up at Rocco’s Pizza, 1053 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, for the chance to buy a pizza at 1962 prices. The Caponi family, who owns and operates the business, were offering cheese pizzas for $1.95 and pepperoni...

  • [13-05-2012] Army 2nd Lt. David Rylander called selfless, humble servant at funeral
    While having breakfast with a pastor from his church before he left for Afghanistan, Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander gave clear directions for what he wanted to happen if he should die in battle.“Preach about Jesus,”...

  • [13-05-2012] Agency helping homeless families plans to double the number it serves
    Pamela Betty is looking for 1,200 volunteers and a dozen more churches that want to help care for homeless families.Betty, executive director of Family Promise of Summit County, a nonprofit agency that provides shelter and services to...

  • [13-05-2012] Celebrations — May 13
    CommunityMark Krohn is this year’s recipient of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association’s Distinguished Leader Award. The award recognizes his efforts to advance the mission of the Akron Rotary Camp. He is a partner in...

  • [11-05-2012] Two opportunities to honor fallen soldier from Stow
    STOW: Mourners wishing to pay their respects to Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander will have the opportunity to line two funeral procession routes Saturday.Rylander, 23, who volunteered to be deployed to Afghanistan last year,...

  • [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...

  • [10-05-2012] Stow to close one building and shuffle departments to become more efficient
    Stow is closing one city building and shuffling several departments around to make better use of space since employee ranks have dropped 17 percent since 2008.“We’re not using the space we have so we need to collapse...

  • [08-05-2012] West Point graduate David Rylander of Stow killed in action in Afghanistan
    STOW: The eulogies began appearing online Thursday for U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Rylander.“Dave, you are going to be missed greatly, brother,” one friend wrote on Rylander’s Facebook page.While the Defense Department has...

  • [07-05-2012] Facebook gives police place to showcase crimes
    In Stow, they’ve written about fire hydrant flushing and shoplifting suspects.In Cuyahoga Falls, police advertised the upcoming steak dinner fundraiser at the Moose Club as well as a violent car crash.Not to be outdone,...

  • [06-05-2012] Sparks fly over Keegan autism center
    For the past year, friends and acquaintances of Barb Hudak have expressed shock when they discover she is no longer associated with the Robert J. Keegan Family Center for Autism.The Copley organization was her passion, a way not only to...

  • [05-05-2012] Social media posts indicate death of Stow soldier
    Posts on social media outlets indicate an Army officer from Stow who was serving in Afghanistan has died.The posts on Twitter and Facebook began late Thursday and continued through Friday, indicating the soldier was a lieutenant and 2011...

  • [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...

  • [02-05-2012] Jewell Cardwell: McDonald’s worker celebrates 90th birthday
    Bah da bop bop baaaah! She’s loving it!Not everyone says that about his job. However, Helen Kukasky — a refreshing fireball in a black T-shirt — is quite the exception to that rule, and so many others.Helen, as she...

  • [01-05-2012] Hudson, Cleveland state reps gain insight visiting each other’s districts
    HUDSON: It was a day of comparison and contrasts as State Reps. Kristina Roegner, R-Hudson, and Bill Patmon, D-Cleveland, toured each other’s districts on Monday.Roegner said Ohioans are “screaming” at their...