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Thompson's legal team files to withdraw as counsel

November 15, 2009

Thompson's legal team files to withdraw as counsel by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Akron -- Citing a "total breakdown of the attorney-client relationship," the legal team for a Glenwood Drive man convicted of aggravated murder in the 2008 shooting of a... Read Story.

First-graders send 'get well' wishes to 4-year-old

November 15, 2009

Tallmadge first-graders send 'get well' wishes to Hudson 4-year-old by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- "You are kind. You are very special. Get well soon." These first-grade student's words are simple, but powerful. Regina Lindeman, a first-grade... Read Story.

Sentencing delayed for man convicted of murdering police officer

November 11, 2009

Twinsburg — The sentencing of a Glenwood Drive man convicted of aggravated murder in the July 2008 shooting of a Twinsburg Police Officer Joshua Miktarian has been delayed. Ashford Thompson, 25, had a mitigation hearing set for Thursday... Read Story.

Levy passes on sixth try

November 8, 2009

Levy passes on sixth try by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Nearly the same amount of votes that caused the May levy to fail is what allowed the November school levy to pass Nov. 3. According to final but unofficial results provided by the Summit... Read Story. 3 comments

City prepares to tighten belt in '10

November 8, 2009

City prepares to tighten belt in '10 by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- City Council met Nov. 2 to discuss changes to the new budget to lower costs, which includes offering buyouts, pay freezes, higher healthcare costs for employees and purchasing... Read Story.

Chief to take early retirement

November 8, 2009

Chief to take early retirement by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- After 24 years with the Tallmadge Police Department, Chief Mike Duvall decided to take the city's voluntary incentive and retire in the next few months. "I wasn't quite ready to... Read Story.

Ballot shortage keeps voting hopefuls waiting

November 8, 2009

Ballot shortage keeps voting hopefuls waiting by Dorothy Markulis Reporter Hudson -- Summit County Board of Election workers were kept hopping on Election Day trying to prevent ballot shortages at a number of sites. Five precincts -- in Barberton, Green,... Read Story.

District determines cost to operate buildings

November 8, 2009

District determines cost per square foot to operate buildings by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Out of all five district school buildings, the new high school is the most cost-efficient in terms of operating costs per square-foot. But it's also... Read Story.

Newcomer joins veteran members of School Board

November 8, 2009

Newcomer joins veteran members of School Board by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- All six candidates running for either the Board of Education or City Council received at least 3,000 votes Nov. 3, despite running unopposed. Council President Jack... Read Story.

Stolen items no treat for Dunkin' Donuts

November 8, 2009

Stolen items no treat for Dunkin' Donuts this Halloween by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- It was trick rather than treat for Dunkin' Donuts on Oct. 31, when a safe containing more than $2,400 in cash was stolen from the business. Police are... Read Story.

Chamber selects trustees for 2010

November 8, 2009

Chamber selects trustees for 2010 by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The Chamber of Commerce recently selected its Board of Trustees for 2010 during their October meeting. Re-elected for next year were Bruce Beckwith of Beckwith Heating and... Read Story.

Incumbents retain muni posts

November 8, 2009

Incumbents retain municipal judge, clerk of courts posts by Marsha McKenna Senior Editor Stow -- At the Stow Municipal Court, the incumbent judge and clerk of court handily won re-election Nov. 3. According to final but unofficial results from the... Read Story.

Mayor says police chief to retire by end of year

November 3, 2009

Police Chief Michael Duvall will retire by the end of this year, according to Mayor Christopher... Read Story.

'Excellent' district ranks high on other state reports

November 1, 2009

'Excellent' district ranks high on other state reports by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- In addition to being named an "Excellent with Distinction" district by the state, Tallmadge also ranks high on two other state reports. High School Principal... Read Story. 4 comments

Voters to decide fate of district

November 1, 2009

Voters to decide fate of district by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Without the majority of votes cast "for" the school district's emergency operating levy Nov. 3, the district will end the 2011 fiscal year in debt, according to the treasurer's... Read Story. 15 comments

Hopefuls will fill six open city seats

November 1, 2009

Hopefuls will fill six open city seats by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Three at-large Council members and two Board of Education members, all incumbents, are running unopposed for re-election to their respective seats Nov. 3. They are joined by... Read Story.

Part-time firefighter injured in crash

November 1, 2009

Part-time firefighter injured in crash by Andree Niswander Reporter Stow -- A fund has been established to aid a local firefighter and his wife as they recover from injuries suffered in a recent motorcycle accident. Stow and part-time Tallmadge... Read Story.

League encourages residents to 'stand up and be counted'

November 1, 2009

League encourages residents to 'stand up and be counted' by Jaime Gerard Editor Tallmadge -- Stand up and be counted. That's what the Tallmadge League of Women Voters is encouraging residents, and everybody in Ohio, to do when the 2010 Ohio Census... Read Story.

Tallmadge Pride spends about $4,000 promoting operating levy

November 1, 2009

Tallmadge Pride spends about $4,000 promoting operating levy by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- About half of the funds raised recently by the Tallmadge Pride Committee were spent on endorsing the Nov. 3 school district operating levy. The district... Read Story.

Secretary of State begins process to remove Morrison

October 27, 2009

Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner on Tuesday filed an administrative complaint against Summit County Board of Elections Chairman Jack Morrison after he failed to resign from the board because of his conviction on two ethics-related charges. Morrison, a... Read Story.

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