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County programs to receive additional funds

Summit County Council adopted two pieces of legislation March 15 that will result in the county receiving additional...   Full Story



Bath trustees approve $13.7 million budget

By “working smart” and budgeting conservatively, Bath Township will be able to offer the same level of services in 2010 as...   Full Story



Church asks Peninsula Council to vacate alley

On March 8, attorney John Slater, representing the Bronson Memorial Church, asked Peninsula Village Council to vacate the...   Full Story



Boston Township receives road project grants

Boston Township has received two grants worth nearly $39,000 for road work from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP)...   Full Story



Rain didn’t stop Irish eyes from smiling

Kolbe Ballard, of Norton, didn’t let a little rain keep him from enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Akron March 13...   Full Story



Pry highlights county’s bright spots in address

In his State of the County address March 16, Summit County Executive Russell Pry stressed the county is doing more with...   Full Story



Fairlawn cancels upcoming street repair program

Assistant Finance Director Patricia Bertsch laid out the details of Fairlawn’s 2010 budget for Fairlawn City Council at...   Full Story



Proposed Akron budget down 6 percent

Akron City Council is expected to approve the city’s 2010 budget at its next meeting March 22. The $514 million operating...   Full Story



Highland super predicting more layoffs

Up to 20 more staff members will be notified around the first of next month that their positions are being cut, said...   Full Story



West Side News & Notes

News and notes for West Akron, Norton, Akron and Greater Akron.   Full Story



Sharon trustees hold off on Fixler ballroom demolition

Several months of attempts to contact the owner of a historic dance hall that has fallen into disrepair in Sharon Township...   Full Story



Fairlawn means shopping for many

The mantra “If you build it, they will come” certainly applies to Fairlawn. The young community — which became a village...   Full Story



Cartoon 5-16-89

Fairlawn Town Centre...   Full Story



Wet St. Patrick’s Day parade still attracts crowds

Wet weather greeted those who lined South Main Street March 13 for Akron’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Spectators...   Full Story



Rain didn’t dampen St. Patrick’s Day festivities - SSNL

Wet weather greeted those who lined South Main Street March 13 for Akron’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Spectators...   Full Story



Green treasurer warns of House bill’s potential impact

At the March 11 Green Local Schools Board of Education meeting, district Treasurer Eydie Snowberger told the board the...   Full Story



South Side News & Notes

News and notes for New Franklin, Springfield, Green, Summit County and Greater Akron.   Full Story



Lakemore to enact stricter regulations for gaming establishments

Luck may be running out for skilled game establishments currently operating illegally and/or not complying with tax laws...   Full Story



Coventry trustees considering parade, rally for school district levy

Representatives of the Coventry Local Schools District are hoping the Coventry Township Board of Trustees will join them...   Full Story



County programs to receive additional funds - SSNL

Summit County Council adopted two pieces of legislation March 15 that will result in the county receiving additional...   Full Story





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