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May 7, 2008

by Jeff Saunders Reporter Macedonia -- April was not a good month for the city after it learned a second major employer would be closing its doors. Just a week after the city announced building material supplier Norandex would move its worldwide headquarte Read Story

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1. State approves tax credit plan for Macedonia firm's move to Hudson (May 7, 2008)

2. Another firm closing shop in Macedonia (May 7, 2008)

3. Huge named Knights head football coach (May 7, 2008)

4. Nordonia baseball falls in tough one vs. Twinsburg (May 7, 2008)

5. Local schools don't see need for dress code (May 7, 2008)

6. Fire engine returned to city with $17,000 repair bill (April 16, 2008)

7. More charges filed against man allegedly making fireworks (May 7, 2008)

8. City hopes to make up for loss of revenue (May 7, 2008)

9. Boston Heights, developer sign deal (April 30, 2008)

10. Something Else: Only 10 months in business, but Skybus had a great run (April 30, 2008)

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Additional charges filed in fireworks explosion case April 30, 2008

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Communities finding common ground on water

May 7, 2008
by Jeff Saunders Reporter Brecksville -- Water flow does not respect political boundaries. Even so, community and regional officials agree cooperation on controlling the quantity and quality of the area's water resources can be accomplished through coordin Read Story.

City hopes to make up for loss of revenue

May 7, 2008
by Jeff Saunders Reporter Macedonia -- Though the city expects to see a $200,000-per year loss of income tax revenue due to the loss of Excello and Norandex, it's a far from going broke, according to Finance Direc Read Story.

GOP chief keeps seat

May 7, 2008
by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- It only took a few minutes of counting for the result to become obvious, as Stow Law Director Joseph Haefner repeated Party Chairman Alex Arshinkoff's name over and over. Arshinkoff was elected April 30 to the p Read Story.

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Huge named Knights head football coach

May 7, 2008
Huge named Knights head football coach by Michael Leonard Sports Editor Macedonia -- After losing former head coach Jason Hall, the Nordonia football team didn't have to look far to find a suitable replacement. Al Huge was introduced April 29 as the new No Read Story.

Fielding issues hamper Knights softball vs. Tigers

May 7, 2008
Fielding issues hamper Knights softball vs. Tigers by Devan Matthews Correspondent Some errors at inopportune times cost the Nordonia High School softball team last week, as the Knights dropped two of three ballgames. Both of the losses came at the hands Read Story.

Nordonia baseball falls in tough one vs. Twinsburg

May 7, 2008
Nordonia baseball falls in tough one vs. Twinsburg by Michael Leonard Sports Editor Macedonia -- After rain canceled their first match April 28, the Twinsburg and Nordonia baseball teams met April 29 in a chilly affair at Nordonia. The cold weather put a f Read Story.

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