Akron man heading to prison for firing gun in Kent bar
An Akron man will spend 4½ years in prison for causing a panic when he fired a gun in October in a Kent bar . Portage County Common Pleas Judge Becky Doherty sentenced Jack Massie III , 20, on Feb. 23, according to court records. She also ordered that he pay $276 in court costs. Doherty credited Massie with 115 days...
Portage County Sheriff’s Office announces arrest of employee
Latest update: Portage corrections officer charged with felony extortion, dissemination A man apparently employed by the Portage County Sheriff's Office has been arrested and placed on administrative leave without pay, according to an announcement from the sheriff's office. The matter involves three corrections...
Middlebury park a possibility as Habitat for Humanity seeks ideas for vacant lot
The following item is a written record of the Akron City Council Ward 10 meeting from Feb. 17, compiled by Akron Documenter Rebecca Ritterspach. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication for...
Newton Falls wins opener against Rittman
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WKBN) – Newton Falls wins their playoff opener, 77-40, over Rittman. The Tigers (17-6) have won six contests in a row. Newton Falls received contributions from Dallas Dunlap (19), Drayson Moore (18), Phil Davis (15), Leland Vargo (10) and Mason Dillon (9). Next up for Newton...
3-bedroom Marlboro Twp. home sells for $525,000
A three-bedroom home on 7.63 acres of land in Marlboro Township has been sold for $525,000, according to the latest property transfers from the Stark County Auditor’s Office. The home on Smith Kramer Street NE is 2,525 square feet. It has three out-buildings that create 15 garage spaces. The home has lots of...
Ohio turnpike warns of disruption at Toll Plaza 180
AKRON, Ohio — Drivers may see some disruption along the Ohio Turnpike starting this weekend. Traffic zone changes are going in at Toll Plaza 180 (Akron) from State Route 8 in Boston Heights on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ohio Turnpike said there may be travel delays.
J.M. Smucker Strengthens Board with Expert Appointments in Elliott Agreement
Proven Leaders Join to Drive Value (Image Credits: Unsplash) Orrville, Ohio – The J.M. Smucker Co. appointed two independent directors to its board following discussions with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.[1][2] Proven Leaders Join to Drive Value Executives with deep financial and consumer goods...
Did someone say Chicken Paprikash?
Chicken Paprikash is one of the most iconic Hungarian national dishes, and like spaghetti sauce, everyone makes it a little differently. Growing up, my grandmother’s version featured tender chicken pieces simmered with onions and plenty of paprika, then finished with homemade dumplings and a swirl of sour cream....
Weight-loss surgery without staples now offered in Akron
A new form of bariatric surgery using magnets instead of staples is now being offered in Northeast Ohio, and doctors say it could make weight-loss surgery safer and less invasive for some patients. The procedure, known as magnetic compression anastomosis, has been offered in other areas for several years, and...
Campbell Oil buys 3 car washes in Stark County | Property transfers
Massillon-based Campell Oil Co., which operates BellStores, has purchased three car wash properties in Stark County, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the county Auditor's Office. The company bought the properties at 4141 12th St. NW in Canton Township and at 5504 Fulton Drive NW in Jackson...
