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by Eric Marotta Editor Nordonia Hills -- A third area community won't join in applying for a grant to continue a study of regionalizing area fire and emergency services. This could kill any chances for the study, as at least three communities are...  Read Story.

Area gardens, homes on display by Eric Marotta Editor Nordonia Hills -- About 200 people will be on the lookout for fetching flowers and dashing dwellings as the Olde Northfield Preservation Association hosts its 10th annual garden and home tour next week. The annual fundraiser this...  Read Story.

by Eric Marotta Editor Area residents may have to drive a bit further to see a fireworks show this weekend, as neither the city of Macedonia nor Northfield Park will host events of their own this year. While Macedonia's annual show ended in 2006,...  Read Story.

Anti-microbial spray applied at high school facilities by Eric Marotta Editor Nordonia Hills -- A long-lasting microbial barrier has been added to the anti-bacterial measures the schools are using to combat a rare, but particularly dangerous strain of staphylococcus bacteria, among other skin infections. ...  Read Story.

Trail restrictions eased as eaglet takes flight Trail restrictions north of the Station Road Bridge in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park have been lifted, as the eaglet in the heron rookery area has fledged. This is only the second successful nest in...  Read Story.

Township works out fitness rebate program by Andre Clayton Reporter Twinsburg Township -- Last November during his election campaign, Trustee Jim Balogh said he wanted to create a rebate program on fitness center membership fees for all Twinsburg...  Read Story.

Area firm rebuilds military machine shop by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Thanks to a company in Cuyahoga Falls, U.S. forces in Iraq will continue to have needed tools made while they wait. Ultra Tech Machinery Inc. on Remington Road hosted a...  Read Story.

County appoints new development director Akron -- Connie L. Krauss has been appointed director of community and economic development. Krauss, who started July 1, replaced Patrick J. D'Andrea, who is returning to the private sector, according to a June...  Read Story.

Bill would require more school busing by Mike Sever Record-Courier staff writer A bill introduced by State Rep. Kathleen Chandler would require school districts to bus students up through grade eight who live within 2 miles of school or wherever there...  Read Story.

Five days of fun planned in Cuyahoga Falls by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- The city is inviting everyone to celebrate freedom with five straight days of free events leading up to and including the Fourth of July weekend. The city, Rockin' on...  Read Story.

Model airplanes may get grounded by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Tallmadge -- Some Summit County Fairgrounds land may be off-limits next year to the Corsair Model Aircraft Club, which has been flying its remote-controlled planes and helicopters there for 38...  Read Story.

Display of 2,000 flags in Akron will honor veterans by Chelsia Marcius Reporter Summit County Veterans Service Commission project manager David Burden will watch his son depart for Afghanistan on July 11 to serve in the War on Terror. During the same...  Read Story.

Abood's trip of a lifetime by Mike Lesko Bedford Times-Register Editor Bedford -- Roger Abood says the best decision he ever made was to marry his wife, Kathleen. They met as members of a young adults group at their church. Both were 18 and attended...  Read Story.

Abood steps aside after 41 years at St. Peter Chanel by Mike Lesko Bedford Times-Register Editor Bedford -- At St. Peter Chanel High School's June 2 graduation ceremony, each of the 82 seniors gave Roger Abood, the school's retiring principal and...  Read Story.

Did principal jinx Chanel baseball? by Mike Lesko Bedford Times-Register Editor Bedford -- Roger Abood wore many hats at St. Peter Chanel High School. One of them was varsity baseball coach for 13 seasons, from 1975-87. Five times Abood guided the...  Read Story.

Township man recognized for 15 years as Red Cross volunteer by Jeff Saunders Reporter Northfield Center -- Steve Kaselak still remembers the first call, a middle-of-the-night fire at a Cleveland furniture store, that he went out on as a volunteer with...  Read Story.

The seventh annual St. Barnabas Festival of Lights was June 20 was a picturesque occasion, despite the gloomy skies and storms part of the...  Read Story.

by Jeff Saunders Reporter Nordonia Hills -- Attempts at consolidating fire and emergency medical services in five area communities may continue, but possibly with more limited cooperation from two communities. On June 18, Northfield Center Trustees...  Read Story.

by Jeff Saunders Reporter Northfield Village -- Tall grass at vacant homes is a summer problem in many communities, but Northfield Village officials hope several dozen neglected properties around town will be cleaned up soon. "I take this personally,"...  Read Story.

by Eric Marotta and Miles Jung-Kilbreath Editor and Reporter Nordonia Hills -- Preliminary results of the Ohio Graduation Test show a slight decrease in the number of Nordonia Hills sophomores who passed all five portions in 2008. Tenth-graders took the...  Read Story.