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August 29, 2010

Depending on how the situation in Columbus plays out, former Mayor Chris Grimm (D) could be running in November to finish off his own unexpired term. On Aug. 24, the Summit County Board of... Read Story. 2 comments

City locks in to gas rate

August 29, 2010

The city's natural gas aggregation rate was locked in at $6.75 per Mcf Aug. 26, which is more than a $1 per Mcf less than last year's rate of $7. Mayor Dave Kline said the rates have been... Read Story.

Tallmadge man dies following crash

August 29, 2010

Anthony Brugnano, 27, of Tallmadge, died Aug. 25 as a result of injuries suffered in a one-car crash three days earlier. According to Tallmadge Police Lt. Ron Williams, Mr. Brugnano... Read Story.

Tallmadge schools won't receive funds

August 29, 2010

Ohio will receive $400 million in education grants over the next four years as part of a federal initiative aimed at improving... Read Story.

State rates district 'Excellent'

August 29, 2010

The Tallmadge City School District was rated "Excellent" by the state for the 2009-10 school year, according to preliminary state report card results on the Ohio Department of Education website. The preliminary results... Read Story.

District offers early retirement incentives

August 29, 2010

The school district is offering an incentive program to pay teachers with 12 to 30 years of experience $45,000 to retire or leave the district at the... Read Story.

Rehab clinic at rec center to open Sept. 13

August 29, 2010

The anticipated opening date for the Summa Health Systems Rehabilitation Clinic at the Tallmadge Recreation Center is Sept. 13. At the beginning of this month,... Read Story.

Water main bursts at construction site

August 29, 2010

A water main burst at the site of the roundabout construction Aug. 20 at about 2 p.m. after construction crews hit a pipe. The area did not flood, except for the hole where... Read Story.

Circle festival draws thousands

August 28, 2010

About 6,000 people traveled to the Circle instead of around it Aug. 14 for the Chamber of Commerce's first Tallmadge Circle Festival and Light Parade. "Everyone was saying they... Read Story.

Candidates for mayor up in air

August 22, 2010

Akron -- The decision about who will appear on November's ballot for Tallmadge mayor is up to Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. Summit County Board of Elections members tied twice when they... Read Story.

It's 'back to school' for Tallmadge kids

August 22, 2010

Teachers have been back in the classroom preparing for the school year for a few weeks, and students will begin the 2010-11 school year Aug. 24. Dunbar Primary will begin school Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. and will end at... Read Story.

Council may change county sewer billing

August 22, 2010

City Council is back in session Aug. 23 and a large topic of discussion will be whether Summit County sewer bills will switch from a flat rate to a metered... Read Story.

Teachers receive 1 percent pay raise

August 22, 2010

The Board of Education and the Tallmadge Teacher's Association agreed on a one-year contract with a 1 percent base salary raise Aug. 18. Typically, a three-year contract is... Read Story.

District website accepting online payments

August 22, 2010

The school district's new website has an "EZ pay" feature to allow parents to pay online for various school costs such as lunches and classroom and... Read Story.

District hires new business manager

August 22, 2010

Steve Wood was approved as the new Tallmadge City Schools' business manager during the Aug. 18 Board of Education meeting. Wood, who replaces former... Read Story.

Utility pole fixed on Howe Road following cra

August 22, 2010

Utility pole fixed on Howe Road following crash by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- A 23-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man apparently fell asleep at the wheel around 5:20 p.m. Aug. 18 and crashed his vehicle into a utility pole on Howe Road, according to... Read Story.

President touts economic initiatives

August 22, 2010

President touts economic initiatives during Columbus stop by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- President Barack Obama had good news and bad news for a gathering in a Columbus-area backyard Aug. 18. On the plus side, the president touted the... Read Story.

UPDATE: Police believe driver fell asleep, struck pole

August 19, 2010

Tallmadge — A 23-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man apparently fell asleep at the wheel around 5:20 p.m. Aug. 18 and crashed his vehicle into a utility pole on Howe Road, according to police. Tallmadge EMS responded to the crash and “the driver... Read Story.

City projects near completion

August 15, 2010

Two of the city's largest projects are edging closer to fruition as Phase II of the roundabout construction is under way and the water pressure in the high water pressure district is... Read Story.

High school students back on bus this fall

August 15, 2010

Tallmadge -- High school students will be able to hitch a free ride to school again beginning Aug. 25 after the Board of Education approved returning busing for THS students for the... Read Story.

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