By Jon on July 10, 2025 By Eric Poston NEW FRANKLIN — Following a recent drowning of a swimmer at Portage Lakes State Park, some area residents are questioning if additional safety measures need ...

LAKEMORE — Lakemore Village Council July 7 approved the purchase of two 2018 Ford Explorers in the Police Department for a total cost of $16,000. “[Police Chief Roy Smith] had tried to get one ...

BATH — The Bath Township Trustees heard updates on the activities of Discover Bath Barns (DBB) and the Surface Water Management District (SWMD) during the June 30 meeting. DBB President James ...

Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin said the city’s finance department remains in good hands as new Finance Director Shelley Goodrich (right) takes over for Steven Schmidt, who retired July 3 after nine ...

By Jon on July 10, 2025 By Brian Lisik BARBERTON — Following a June 23 Barberton City Council meeting that saw nearly a dozen residents voice concern with recent widespread electricity outages ...

James Edward, McCartney, 81. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of James “Jim” McCartney, born on April 28,1944. Jim passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, after a beautiful ...

NORTON — The Norton City Schools Board of Education June 30 accepted the resignation of current high school/middle school band director Jamey Boezi, effective July 31. The board also approved a ...

SUMMIT COUNTY — County Executive Ilene Shapiro July 2 announced the Summit County Transportation Improvement District (TID) was awarded $250,000 to support infrastructure development at the ...

Officers stopped a vehicle June 28 for having improper and expired plates. Officers spoke to the driver and determined he had a warrant out of the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. He was cited ...