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Land could be used for rec center parking

March 7, 2010

Land could be used for rec center parking by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The undeveloped land near the high school may be the site for additional rec center parking, tennis courts, walking paths and various sporting fields for district and... Read Story.

Which bill is best? / City debating between flat or metered rate

March 7, 2010

Which bill is best? City debating between flat or metered rate for Summit County's sewer customers by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- City Council and the administration are trying to decide if metered or flat rate billing is the best way for... Read Story. 3 comments

Utility pole will be moved, but will it cost the city of Tallmadge?

March 7, 2010

Utility pole will be moved, but will it cost the city of Tallmadge? by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Mayor Christopher Grimm anticipates at first, people may accidentally drive through the center of the $1.6 million roundabout planned for the six... Read Story.

Tallmadge gets $90,000 county grant for police station upgrades

March 7, 2010

Tallmadge gets $90,000 county grant for police station upgrades by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The city received the largest grant awarded in Summit County to help pay to replace the police department's heating, ventilation and air conditioning... Read Story.

Cancer survivor calls herself a product of 'waste management'

March 7, 2010

Cancer survivor calls herself a product of 'waste management' by Dorothy Markulis Reporter Boston Heights -- "I am the living, breathing end product of the most awesome recycling program on the face of the earth," says leukemia survivor Diana Tirpak. ... Read Story.

Ohio among finalists for 'Race to the Top' education funds

March 7, 2010

Ohio among finalists for 'Race to the Top' education funds Associated Press Ohio is one of 16 finalists the U.S. Department of Education named March 4 in the first round of its "Race to the Top" competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school... Read Story.

Hearings on light bulb plan begin

March 7, 2010

Hearings on light bulb plan begin PUCO reviews FirstEnergy's revamped distribution program by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- The Ohio Public Utilities Commission launched evidentiary hearings March 2 on FirstEnergy's revamped plans to... Read Story.

Measure in response to health care reform

March 7, 2010

Measure in response to health care reform Amendment would stop insurance requirement by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Voters would decide whether to amend the state constitution to stop the federal government from requiring individuals and... Read Story.

Donate to Chile earthquake relief through the Red Cross

March 7, 2010

Donate to Chile earthquake relief through the Red Cross In a response to a request for international assistance from the Chilean Red Cross, the American Red Cross is accepting financial donations specifically for relief and recovery efforts in Chile... Read Story.

Tallmadge man arrested in meth lab raid

March 5, 2010

Joseph Deluca, 38, of Tallmadge and Jennifer Swinney, 35, of Wadsworth were arrested March 3 for allegedly having a meth lab in a home at the 500 block of Perry Road.According to Summit County Detective Susan Barker, while searching the Perry Road... Read Story.

Income tax help offered in March

February 28, 2010

Income tax help offered in March by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The city is using the services of Regional Income Tax Authority for the first time this tax season, and representatives are scheduled to offer residents help with filing. This is... Read Story.

Police chief to be named soon

February 28, 2010

Police chief to be named soon by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The city is one step closer to announcing its new chief of police after two Tallmadge officers completed the civil service assessment last weekend. Tallmadge Police Lt. Ron Williams... Read Story.

Tallmadge man 'brews' new venture

February 28, 2010

Tallmadge man 'brews' new venture by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Resident John Myers and two friends had a thirst for something different, and what they came up with is a new company and a crafted lager brewed in Akron. Myers, Barry Rosenbaum... Read Story.

Mayor sees sidewalks as solution to safety concerns

February 28, 2010

Mayor sees sidewalks as solution to safety concerns by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Spring seems to be within arm's reach, but until then, residents are still going through obstacle courses of snow while commuting on foot in Tallmadge. More... Read Story. 1 comment

Four RPC papers honored for excellence

February 28, 2010

Four RPC papers honored for excellence Record Publishing Co. is pleased to announce that four of our weekly newspapers were honored by the Ohio Newspaper Association at the 2010 Osman C. Hooper Newspaper Show in Columbus Feb. 11. The Tallmadge Express... Read Story.

Former resident's killer sentenced

February 28, 2010

Former resident's killer sentenced by Rick Stillion The Daily Jeffersonian An Ohio man convicted of murder in the death of the sister of Tallmadge Councilmember John Rensel could spend the rest of his life in prison. Guernsey County Common Pleas Court... Read Story.

Defense requests investigator in murder trial

February 28, 2010

Defense requests investigator in Miktarian murder trial by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Akron -- Defense attorneys for Ashford Thompson, who has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder in the July 2008 shooting death of Tallmadge resident and Twinsburg... Read Story.

Award of contract expected shortly

February 21, 2010

Award of contract expected shortlyby Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge — A $1.6 million contract is expected to be awarded soon to a Tallmadge resident’s company for the roundabout project where Howe Road, Northeast Avenue and Munroe Road... Read Story.

District to develop 'green' policies

February 21, 2010

District to develop 'green' policies by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The district's colors may be blue and gold, but by this spring, the schools will go green by adding new features on their Web site to help eliminate the need for paper. The... Read Story.

Three file for Ohio House District 43

February 21, 2010

Three file for Ohio House District 43 District 43 State Rep. Stephen Dyer, a Democrat, has filed for re-election and could face either Republican challengers Todd M. McKenney of Akron or Nick Skeriotis of Mogadore who have both filed petitions with the... Read Story.

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