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Teen sentenced to probation for rape, hazing by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Akron -- "I thought what I was doing was nothing more than a silly prank to get people to laugh -- I realize now the severity of what I did, and it was nothing to laugh about," the...  Read Story.

Dunkin' Donuts building colors approved for Circle by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The fourth side of the building, the awning colors, the creme color for the "Sintra cup" and the bright pink and orange colors for the Dunkin' Donuts building on...  Read Story. (2 comments)

Rising asphalt expenses could drive up local license plate fees by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Residents of Tallmadge should be prepared to pay a $10 fee instead of the current $5 fee for road projects when purchasing license plates for their...  Read Story.

City putting in sidewalks to avoid safety problems by schools by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- In cutting 13.5 transportation personnel and eliminating busing for next school year, Superintendent of the Tallmadge School District Jeff Ferguson...  Read Story.

Tallmadge resident new president of Ohio Pharmacists by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- During the 130th Annual Conference of the Ohio Pharmacists Association, Tallmadge resident David Boyer was selected to be the new president of the organization. ...  Read Story.

British pen pal visits Ohio for first time by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Tallmadge resident Sheri Drabish-Heller started writing to her British pen pal when she was 8 years old, and after 40 years of correspondence, her pen pal came to...  Read Story.

Arshinkoff claims majority at Republican Party showdown by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- It only took a few minutes of counting for the result to become obvious, as Stow Law Director Joseph Haefner repeated Party Chairman Alex Arshinkoff's...  Read Story.

School districts report shortage of achievement tests by Lauren Krupar Hudson Hub-Times Associate Editor The Ohio Department of Education is investigating how 450 districts across the state were shorted a specific form of Ohio Achievement Tests. ...  Read Story.

Plans for Aviation Heritage Fair have begun by Kristin Casale Stow Sentry Associate Editor Stow -- Even though this year's Aviation Heritage Fair will not take off until September, plans for the event already are in the works. Dr. Isaac Richmond Nettey,...  Read Story.

Dairy label rules could take effect this month by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief A state lawmaker panel let stand new dairy product label rules proposed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the director intends to make them official in May. The...  Read Story.

New Maca pool expected to cost $500,000 more than anticipated by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- As the temperature increases, membership at the Cuyahoga Falls Water Works facility is expected to increase and the cost for the new Tallmadge Maca...  Read Story.

by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Residents longing for the return of fresh, local produce, breads and cookies can soon expect the return of the city's farmer's market June 19. The market debuted last year with 17 different vendors, according to...  Read Story.

by Lauren Krupar Associate Editor Three local mayors have joined forces to entice a proposed hospital in northern Summit County to Seasons Road, and they should find out if that will happen within 60 days. Though local health care officials have not yet...  Read Story.

Alcohol-serving restaurant game legislation to change again by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- City officials are still working on legislation that would ban games of skill or chance in restaurants that serve alcohol in Tallmadge. The latest...  Read Story.

Farmer's market back by mid June by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Residents longing for the return of fresh, local produce, breads and cookies can soon expect the return of the city's farmer's market June 19. The market debuted last year with 17...  Read Story.

Telecommunicators still have doubts with switch to Stow dispatch service by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- "I just don't see what the benefit is going to be," Tallmadge Telecommunicator Nancy Linzey said of the switch to Stow's emergency dispatch...  Read Story.

Tallmadge seeking thousands in unpaid individual city taxes by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Approximately $72,000 in individual city taxes have not been paid to Tallmadge over the past few years, according to Finance Director Jill Stritch. The...  Read Story.

District's pay-to-participate program estimated to save $200,000 by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The pay-to-participate program proposed by Superintendent Jeff Ferguson will be in effect for the next school year and is estimated to save...  Read Story.

Sheriff investigating allegation from resident by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Sgt. David Brown of the Summit County Sheriff's department confirmed April 16 that a criminal investigation by his office has been under way in the city since April...  Read Story.

City may see new tornado notification system by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- In addition to the six tornado sirens installed around Tallmadge, the city may begin using a new electronic phone system to warn residents about serious weather...  Read Story.