LifeStyles in Green recognizes volunteer
GREEN — On Oct. 16, Cleveland Clinic Akron General LifeStyles Green location will celebrate three years of volunteering by Mary Walsh. According to Membership Representative Joanne Zaratsian, Walsh, 83, is a “shining example” of what it means for someone to give their time, energy and heart to others.
Ohio Department of Resources investigating hydrogen sulfide exposure in Portage County
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is warning Deerfield Township residents of a possible hydrogen sulfide exposure due to a brush fire off of State Route 225. On Saturday, October 3, the Deerfield Fire Department responded to, and extinguished, a brush fire located off State Route 225. Then on Monday, October 5, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Mineral Resources responded to reports of a possible coal-related fire in the same area.
South Arlington Road project progressing in Green
GREEN — Orange barrels and lots of dirt being moved are common sites along South Arlington Road between Boettler Road and state Route 619. Construction is in full swing on the $16.4 million project, which is 80% federally funded. The project focuses on South Arlington Road from Boettler Road to September Drive, and Boettler Road from South Arlington Road to Kenway Boulevard. The stretch of South Arlington Road currently consists of two lanes of traffic with one in each direction and turn lanes a
Water main break in Akron, precautionary boil advisory underway
The city of Akron has reported a water main break that occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. today, Oct. 8.
Gas warning near septic site sparks ongoing emergency response
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) — Emergency officials are monitoring hydrogen sulfide levels near a septic tank site in Deerfield Township after a recent fire, according to Portage County EMA’s “Portage Prepares” Facebook page. The Deerfield Fire Department first responded on Saturday, Oct. 3, to a brush...
Akron PD releases video of officer-involved shooting that killed suspected stalker
Akron police have released police body camera video of what led to a fatal officer-involved shooting last week (as seen in part at the top of the story).
Lakemore residents question removal of administrator
LAKEMORE — Prior to Lakemore Village Council’s final reading of an ordinance Oct. 5 confirming Mayor Richard Cole’s decision to remove village Administrator Tracy Sayers, some residents at the meeting expressed concern with the decision. “[Sayers] is a strong asset to the village, and I think the...
Boil water advisory for some Summit County residents
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron city officials issued a water boil advisory for some residents after a water main break happened Thursday morning. According to officials, a 12-inch main on S. Arlington between 6th and 7th Avenues burst around 6:30 a.m. The water boil advisory impacts around 232 customers and...
Medina to light up downtown with America 250 Pumpkin Salute
MEDINA — Medina hopes to set an Ohio record for the number of lit pumpkins gathered in one location during the Great America 250 Pumpkin Salute on Oct. 24. The event, part of the city’s America 250 programming, will take place 6-9 p.m. on Broadway Street downtown. Sponsors include Medina Sunrise Rotary, Weichert Insurance and Ravago Americas.
Parent must be ‘unsuitable’ before grandparents get custody of child, Ohio court rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a parent must be found unsuitable before grandparents can be granted custody of a child. According to WFMJ, the court ruled Tuesday that a woman’s constitutional rights were violated when her daughter’s paternal grandparents were awarded custody before the mother was determined to be an unsuitable parent.
