Society

Morgan Ann Julius John and Melanie Julius of Tallmadge announce the birth of their daughter, Morgan Ann Julius, on Aug. 5, 2008, at Akron City Hospital. Morgan weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 1/2 inches long at birth. Maternal grandparents are...  Read Story.

Oliver, Duffy trade vows Erin Duffy and Michael Oliver were united in marriage June 28, at The Chapel in Akron. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Rick McKee. The bride is the daughter of Don and Debbie Duffy of Tallmadge. The bridegroom is the...  Read Story.

Cipolla, Klein plan to wed David and Janice Cipolla of Tallmadge announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Cipolla, to Brandon Klein, son of Dave and Rhonda Klein of Hartville. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Tallmadge High School and a...  Read Story.

Angelo and Josephine Simone celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct.1. The couple is from Italy, and met in their hometown of Conversano, Bari and came to American soon after they married. Angelo retired from W.G. Lockhard Construction in 1990...  Read Story.

David and Kayann (Wheatley) Hawkins recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. They were married Sept. 1, 1968, in Tallmadge. The couple has three children: David and Tiffany Hawkins of Cuyahoga Falls, Paul and Sheila Varga of Springdale, Pa. and Tom...  Read Story.

Sarah MacKenzie Nairne and Todd Clifford Schafer were united in marriage Aug. 16, 2008, at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Tom McCann of Immaculate Heart of Mary and Rev. John Schluep of First...  Read Story.

Garzich, Brister wed in summer ceremony Jessica Garzich and Michael Brister were united in marriage July 12, 2008, at the Wedding Chapel, Gastonia, N.C. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Robert Elwood. The bride is the daughter of John and Vicki...  Read Story.

Doug McKita Age: 43. Occupation: I'm a mechanic at the Tallmadge City Schools Transportation Department. How long have you worked in Tallmadge? I have worked in the city since 1996. How would you describe Tallmadge to someone who has never been...  Read Story.

Gritton, Hill exchange vows Ashley Gritton and Jay Hill were united in marriage April 12, on a beach in Emerald Isle, NC. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Dr. John Schluep. The bride is the daughter of Dan and Joyce Gritton of Worthington. The...  Read Story.

Leavell, Gauer plan October wedding William and Cynthia Leavell of Northport, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassie Leavell, to Dan Gauer, son of Dave and Debbie Gauer of Tallmadge. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Tuscaloosa...  Read Story.

Lorkowskis celebrate 60 years with family, friends Vincent and Bessie (Frazier) Lorkowski were married Sept. 1, 1948 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Akron. They have six children and three grandchildren. Vincent is retired from Goodyear Tire and...  Read Story.

Houses celebrate golden anniversary The former Patsy Meadows and Chuck House were married Aug. 30, 1958 at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Akron. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Vincent Church and a family...  Read Story.

Florkiewiczes mark 55 years of marriage Clarence and Geri (Michalowski) Florkiewicz of Tallmadge and West Palm Beach, Fla. celebrated their 55 wedding anniversary Aug. 22. The couple married in 1953 at St. Stanislaus Church, Nanticoke, Pa. by the late...  Read Story.

Kirsten Williams Age: 19. Occupation: I'm a server at the Erie Station Grille. How long have you lived in Tallmadge? My entire life -- 19 years. How would you describe Tallmadge to someone who has never been here? It's an "uppity" community and has a...  Read Story.

Freyman, Skidmore plan to marry Herb and Jean Freyman of Tallmadge announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Freyman, to Bill Skidmore, son of Charles and Sandy Skidmore of Cuyahoga Falls. The bride-elect is a 1982 graduate of Tallmadge High...  Read Story.

Dye, Rhodes plan October nuptials Mark and Jenny Dye of Rootstown announces the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Dye, to Christopher Rhodes, son of Stephen and Mary Ann Rhodes of Tallmadge. The bride-elect attended Rootstown High School and...  Read Story.

Christina Staszak Age: 26. Occupation: I'm a registered nurse at Akron Children's Hospital. How long have you lived in Tallmadge? I've lived in the city for 22 years. How would you describe Tallmadge to someone who has never been here? It's a small...  Read Story.

Loren Perkowski Age: 19. Occupation: I'm a student at Kent State University and a student assistant at the Tallmadge Branch Library. How long have you lived in Tallmadge? I've lived here for 10 years. How would you describe Tallmadge to someone who...  Read Story.

Christie Irey Age: 21. Occupation: I'm a student at Cuyahoga Community College and a student assistant at the Tallmadge Branch Library. How long have you lived in Tallmadge? I moved here a year and a half ago from Maple Heights. How would you...  Read Story.

Jane Treich Age: 56. Occupation: I'm a housewife. How long have you lived in Tallmadge? I've lived here since 1988. How would you describe Tallmadge to someone who has never been here? It's an awesome place, I would recommend it to anyone. What is...  Read Story.