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Letter to the editor: National park funding cuts hit close to home

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The Kent Environmental Council was founded more than 50 years ago for the express purpose of improving and protecting the environment through advocacy, education, engagement and networking throughout our city…

What Issue 2 means for Summit, Portage counties

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Staff report

Millions of dollars in funding for regional public infrastructure projects hinge on the outcome of the May 6 election. 

Issue 2 — a proposed constitutional amendment — would…

Twinsburg Township Square upgrades underway

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Twinsburg Township Square will be closed through late October for electrical, irrigation and other infrastructure improvements.

The estimated $1.25 million project was approved by Twinsburg Township trustees this spring. The…

Tallmadge police investigate bullet found on classroom floor

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By Tom Hardesty

Was it just an April Fool’s prank?

No one knows for sure, but Tallmadge City Schools and the Tallmadge Police Department certainly didn’t think it was funny…

Minor injuries reported and house destroyed in Hudson fire

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By Tom Hardesty

A house in Hudson is “a total loss” according to the city following a fire April 11 that resulted in minor injuries to a firefighter and one…

Two drivers engage Stow police in high-speed chases in March

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By Tom Hardesty

Stow police were involved in two late-night, high-speed chases just five days apart late last month, with both chases reaching speeds of about 100 mph.

The second…

Documenters: Twinsburg Township Trustees Regular Meeting April 9, 2025

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By Bethany Ulrick

Twinsburg Township Town Hall
1790 Enterprise Parkway 
Twinsburg, OH 44087

Attendance: Trustee James Balogh, Trustee Thomas Schmidt, Fiscal Officer Tania Johnson, Township Manager Rob Kagler. Trustee Jamey…

Twinsburg schools looking for ballot success in May to kickstart new school plans

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By John Hilber

The Twinsburg City School District could be on the cusp of a huge change.

Residents could soon see the creation of a new school, renovated and relocated…

Legislative update: Politicians react to Senate Bill 1’s passing, Trump executive orders

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By Isabella Schreck

The state of higher education in Ohio will soon see some significant changes after Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law – and Summit County…

Cuyahoga Falls high school students bring color and safety to Portage Trail with “Patchwork Pathways” project

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Staff report

Cuyahoga Falls is set to get a splash of color and creativity this summer as high school students team up with Akron-based artist Mac Love to launch a…

Summit County cannabis laws explained

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Staff report

Summit County as a whole voted in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana in November 2023. But at least nine communities have outlawed such businesses, which the law permits, and Hudson is considering legislation that would bring that number to 10. 

Akron and Cuyahoga Falls currently are the only cities in the county with dispensaries that serve medical and recreational customers. Several other communities have established their own regulations or simply…

Summit Metro Parks programming calendar for April 2025

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Wednesday, April 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nature Drawing for Adults
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm / Visitors Center
1828 Smith Rd., Akron
Join our interpretive artist for an entertaining lesson in nature drawing. Bring a sketchbook, pencil and a sense of humor. Beginners are welcome. Phone registration is required and begins on 3/26. For more information, call 330-865-8065.


Wednesday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Kinderealm: April Showers
Summit Lake…

Summit County students earn band honors at district event

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Staff report

The following Springfield High School band members participated in the Ohio Music Education Association District 6 Solo and Ensemble held Feb. 22 at Barberton High School:

Superior Rating:
– Lilliana Bittinger: Class A flute solo
– Mason Maskovich: Class B snare solo
– Judah Snyder: Class B snare solo
– Clayton Allshouse: Class A snare solo
– Saxophone quartet: Class A quartet
– Percussion ensemble: Class A ensemble

Excellent Rating
–…

Former Stow body armor company owner charged with smuggling and fraud

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By Tom Hardesty
The Summiteer

The legal troubles for former Stow body armor company ShotStop Ballistics and its owner, Vall Iliev, are deepening.

Iliev, 69, of Stow, who owned ShotStop Ballistics until it ceased operations in early 2024, has been charged with three counts of smuggling defective Chinese-made body armor from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and then selling it to law enforcement agencies and others as legitimate, domestically made certified…

Summit County launches housing initiative, invites public to shape future plans

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Tom Hardesty
The Summiteer

Summit County is considering ways to improve housing availability in the county, and it wants residents’ input to help tackle the issue.

The Summit County Executive’s Office and Summit County Lank Bank are sponsoring a new community housing initiative called the Summit County Housing Research Collaborative to facilitate discussion about various housing needs, from affordability to zoning and everything in between. The SCHRC is a community-driven effort to…

Legislative update: Ohio Sen. Kristina Roegner puts in bid for state treasurer, backs SB 1 and Ramaswamy

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Isabella Schreck
The Summiteer

Ohio Sen. Kristina Roegner, who serves Portage County and part of Summit County, announced she is running for state treasurer, endorsing Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor and continuing the fight for Senate Bill 1 approval – all in February. 

Other Summit County public servants have brought forth new legislation, voted on partisan and bipartisan bills and shared their opinions on President Donald Trump’s executive orders and proposed…

Documenters: Hudson City School District Board of Education meeting March 10

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By Noell Wolfgram Evans

Hudson City School District Board of Education
March 10
7 p.m.

In attendance were Hudson City Schools Board of Education members Steve DiMauro, Alisa Wright, Mark Dzurec, Laura Jones and Tom Tobin. Also in attendance were district administration officials Dana Addis, superintendent; Phillip Butto, treasurer; Kelly Kempf, director of pupil services; Angela Terella, assistant superintendent; Lisa Hunt, director of human resources; Jennifer Reece, communications manager; and Meredith Zaffran…

Gorge Metro Park dam removal delayed by federal spending freeze, disrupting project years in the making

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By Phil Keren
The Summiteer
 
Local leaders say the anticipated removal of the Gorge Metro Park Dam is another step in a years-long process to restore the Cuyahoga River to its natural state, as well as make it cleaner and friendlier to aquatic life.
 
When this project will go forward recently became less clear following the Unleashing American Energy Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump on Jan. 20. In…

Eagle Scout project equips Cuyahoga Falls classrooms with safety buckets

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Staff report

Every classroom in the Cuyahoga Falls City School District is now stocked with a safety bucket, thanks to an Eagle Scout project led by Dennis Schaefer, a local student and Boy Scout Troop 152 member. Schaefer took on the initiative after hearing Security Supervisor Ben Gessford highlight the need for lockdown safety supplies at a Board of Education meeting.

After securing approvals from his troop, the school district, and the…

Documenters: Feb. 27, 2025 Tallmadge City Council meeting

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By Violet Puin

Attendance:
Jonathon Bollas (President of Council and Ward 3)
Christine Cipa (Council At-Large)
Jessica Epstein (Council At-Large)
Nick Rubino (Council At-Large)
Ted Roy (Ward 1)
Donald Pavlik (Ward 2 and Vice President of Council)
Mary Gutman (Ward 4)
Mollie Gilbride (Director of Finance)
Megan Raber (Director of Law)
Carol Siciliano-Kilway (Mayor)
Joe Ignazzitto (Director of Administration)

Summary:
The meeting began with Pastor Daniel Doty from First Congregational Church of…