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Obama pushes reform: Seeks support for health bill during Ohio visit

about 17 hours ago

STRONGSVILLE " With a fresh sense of urgency, President Barack Obama sought to reassure seniors Monday about health care legislation approaching a final vote in Congress, pledging it would make preventive care cost-free and close a gap in Medicare prescription drug... Read Story. 20 comments

Vote change revives Field Academy: Cooper in favor of arts school; Westover, Karg continue opposition

about 17 hours ago

A week after voting "no" on a contract to establish a community school, Field Board of Education President Linda Cooper changed her vote, reviving the hope for the Field Academy of Creative... Read Story. 3 comments

Sex with boy, 11, nets jail time for woman

about 17 hours ago

A 19-year-old, female registered sex offender was ordered to serve 180 days in the Portage County jail " with credit for time served since her August 2009 arrest " and placed on five years' probation for having sexual contact with an 11-year-old boy in June... Read Story.

[$] 5 years for KSU student robbery: Lino pleads to felony charge

about 17 hours ago

One of three Kent State University students who robbed a fellow student on campus last fall and bought $8 worth of chicken and french fries with the proceeds was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for the... Read Story.

[$] "Well Doctor' facing charge Accused of failing to repay Brimfield client $2,500 deposit

about 17 hours ago

The Ravenna Township businessman known as the "Well Doctor" has been arrested and charged with failing to repay a client a $2,500 deposit for work he performed at her Brimfield... Read Story. 5 comments

[$] Ravenna fire, police buyout is sweetened

about 17 hours ago

Ravenna police officers and firefighters will be offered a little more money as an incentive to... Read Story.

[$] Are incidents with van connected?

about 17 hours ago

STREETSBORO " Two recent incidents involving a suspicious red van are likely connected, said Streetsboro Police Lt. Roy Mosley... Read Story.

High court declines to stop execution Man who murdered Cuyahoga Falls woman set to die by lethal injection

about 17 hours ago

COLUMBUS " The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to stop the execution of a death row inmate who strangled an elderly neighbor in 1994 and who last week tried to kill himself by overdosing on... Read Story.

Tallmadge mayor is stepping down Taking job at Stow Municipal Court

about 17 hours ago

Tallmadge mayor is stepping down Taking job at Stow Municipal Court Tallmadge Express TALLMADGE -- After 14 years as the city's leader, Mayor Christopher Grimm said he will resign from his position April 4, to take a job as deputy clerk of court with the... Read Story.

Artists rock their way into Hall of Fame

about 17 hours ago

Artists rock their way into Hall of Fame Associated Press NEW YORK -- English progressive rockers turned 1980s pop stars Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, joined by two other acts that thrived in second lives -- ABBA and... Read Story.

By Diane Smith Record-Courier staff writer Children and

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By Diane Smith Record-Courier staff writer Children and teens at the Community Action Council's Youth Center in Ravenna heard a sobering message last week about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Det. Greg Francis of the Ravenna Police Department... Read Story.

Kent's boil alert lifted

about 17 hours ago

Kent's boil alert lifted The boil water order that was in effect for a portion of Kent's north side has been lifted. Water tests have been completed to ensure that the water is safe for drinking. The area affected included North Mantua Street from... Read Story.

AKRON -- Kelly Nizzer Bates was recently promoted

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AKRON -- Kelly Nizzer Bates was recently promoted to director of administration at Schlabig & Associates, Ltd., a certified public accounting firm with offices located in Akron and Kent. Nizzer Bates previously served as Schlabig's firm administrator... Read Story.

Police officers stepping it up for St. Patrick's Day

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Police officers stepping it up for St. Patrick's Day Local law enforcement agencies and the Ohio Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement in Portage County for St. Patrick's Day Wednesday in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the roads. For... Read Story.

Probation for heroin dealer Man gets 5 years of intensive supervision; faced prison

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Probation for heroin dealer Man gets 5 years of intensive supervision; faced prison By Dave O'Brien Record-Courier staff writer An Akron man who sold heroin in Brimfield last summer was ordered Monday to serve five years probation. Donnie R. Antoine... Read Story.

High court declines to stop execution Man who murdered Cuyahoga Falls woman set to die by lethal injection

about 17 hours ago

High court declines to stop execution Man who murdered Cuyahoga Falls woman set to die by lethal injection By Marc Kovac Record-Courier Capital Bureau COLUMBUS -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to stop the execution of a death row inmate... Read Story.

Students at Ravenna High School earn Raven Pride

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Students at Ravenna High School earn Raven Pride Cards for being respectful, having perfect attendance, making the right choices, striving for excellence, and never giving up. February's Raven Pride Card winners were, first row, Emma Graff, Sara... Read Story.

Meth lab found at Aurora home Second such charge in four years

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Meth lab found at Aurora home Second such charge in four years By Dave O'Brien Record-Courier staff writer For the second time in four years, an Aurora man has been found manufacturing illegal drugs in his home. Portage County Sheriff David Doak said... Read Story.

FCC to offer broadband?

about 17 hours ago

FCC to offer broadband? Associated Press WASHINGTON -- More corners of the country would have high-speed Internet access and existing connections would become much faster under a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy being unveiled today.... Read Story.

Clothing lines set to merge

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Clothing lines set to merge NEW YORK -- Two iconic American clothing labels -- preppy Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, known for its modern aesthetic -- are coming together under one roof. Calvin Klein parent Phillips-Van Heusen said Monday it plans to... Read Story.

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