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about 17 hours ago

Zesiger named new chief by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Capt. Don Zesiger will be sworn in as the city's newest police chief on March 16. "It's an honor and a privilege to serve as the chief of police in an organization full of dedicated officers willing to sacrifice so... Read Story.

Preschool eliminated at rec center

about 17 hours ago

Preschool eliminated at rec center by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- "We're just not in the preschool business," explained Tallmadge Mayor Christopher Grimm, when he announced March 8 the city will no longer offer preschool at the recreation... Read Story.

RPC sponsors free seminars on new business database

about 17 hours ago

RPC sponsors free seminars on new business database Record Publishing Co. is sponsoring five free seminars March 18 and 19 for area business representatives to learn how they can promote their business through a new local database, MarketplaceOhio.com. ... Read Story.

City prepares for warmer weather

about 17 hours ago

City prepares for warmer weather by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- It seems the city has weathered the worst of the winter, and city crews are now swinging into spring cleaning mode. Public Service Director Dave Kline said while there are still... Read Story.

Tallmadge man arrested for meth lab in home

about 17 hours ago

Tallmadge man arrested for meth lab in home by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- After officers found "all of the chemical components and apparatus to manufacture methamphetamines" in a Perry Road home March 3, police arrested a Tallmadge man and a... Read Story.

Shots fired at Saxon Village

about 17 hours ago

Shots fired at Saxon Village after alleged tax argument by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- No one was injured when shots were fired March 4 in a Saxon Village parking lot following an alleged argument about taxes, according to police. A... Read Story.

Land could be used for rec center parking

March 7, 2010

Land could be used for rec center parking by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The undeveloped land near the high school may be the site for additional rec center parking, tennis courts, walking paths and various sporting fields for district and... Read Story.

Which bill is best? / City debating between flat or metered rate

March 7, 2010

Which bill is best? City debating between flat or metered rate for Summit County's sewer customers by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- City Council and the administration are trying to decide if metered or flat rate billing is the best way for... Read Story. 3 comments

Utility pole will be moved, but will it cost the city of Tallmadge?

March 7, 2010

Utility pole will be moved, but will it cost the city of Tallmadge? by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Mayor Christopher Grimm anticipates at first, people may accidentally drive through the center of the $1.6 million roundabout planned for the six... Read Story.

Tallmadge gets $90,000 county grant for police station upgrades

March 7, 2010

Tallmadge gets $90,000 county grant for police station upgrades by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The city received the largest grant awarded in Summit County to help pay to replace the police department's heating, ventilation and air conditioning... Read Story.

Cancer survivor calls herself a product of 'waste management'

March 7, 2010

Cancer survivor calls herself a product of 'waste management' by Dorothy Markulis Reporter Boston Heights -- "I am the living, breathing end product of the most awesome recycling program on the face of the earth," says leukemia survivor Diana Tirpak. ... Read Story.

Ohio among finalists for 'Race to the Top' education funds

March 7, 2010

Ohio among finalists for 'Race to the Top' education funds Associated Press Ohio is one of 16 finalists the U.S. Department of Education named March 4 in the first round of its "Race to the Top" competition, which will deliver $4.35 billion in school... Read Story.

Hearings on light bulb plan begin

March 7, 2010

Hearings on light bulb plan begin PUCO reviews FirstEnergy's revamped distribution program by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- The Ohio Public Utilities Commission launched evidentiary hearings March 2 on FirstEnergy's revamped plans to... Read Story.

Measure in response to health care reform

March 7, 2010

Measure in response to health care reform Amendment would stop insurance requirement by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Voters would decide whether to amend the state constitution to stop the federal government from requiring individuals and... Read Story.

Donate to Chile earthquake relief through the Red Cross

March 7, 2010

Donate to Chile earthquake relief through the Red Cross In a response to a request for international assistance from the Chilean Red Cross, the American Red Cross is accepting financial donations specifically for relief and recovery efforts in Chile... Read Story.

Tallmadge man arrested in meth lab raid

March 5, 2010

Joseph Deluca, 38, of Tallmadge and Jennifer Swinney, 35, of Wadsworth were arrested March 3 for allegedly having a meth lab in a home at the 500 block of Perry Road.According to Summit County Detective Susan Barker, while searching the Perry Road... Read Story.

Income tax help offered in March

February 28, 2010

Income tax help offered in March by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The city is using the services of Regional Income Tax Authority for the first time this tax season, and representatives are scheduled to offer residents help with filing. This is... Read Story.

Police chief to be named soon

February 28, 2010

Police chief to be named soon by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- The city is one step closer to announcing its new chief of police after two Tallmadge officers completed the civil service assessment last weekend. Tallmadge Police Lt. Ron Williams... Read Story.

Tallmadge man 'brews' new venture

February 28, 2010

Tallmadge man 'brews' new venture by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Resident John Myers and two friends had a thirst for something different, and what they came up with is a new company and a crafted lager brewed in Akron. Myers, Barry Rosenbaum... Read Story.

Mayor sees sidewalks as solution to safety concerns

February 28, 2010

Mayor sees sidewalks as solution to safety concerns by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Spring seems to be within arm's reach, but until then, residents are still going through obstacle courses of snow while commuting on foot in Tallmadge. More... Read Story. 1 comment

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