Summit County News

Shoppers check out the Green Farmers Market during one of its market days last year.

COVENTRY: A Maryland Avenue man reported to Summit County sheriff's deputies May 16 an acquaintance from Akron stole $280 from him.

Trustee Amy Anderson, at the board's May 23 meeting, said a September 2011 amendment to the Ohio Revised Code now will permit a joint township police district.

MACEDONIA, Ohio - A bear is on the loose in Summit County, and wildlife experts are warning people who live in the county to be very careful.

The deadline to file for the Homestead Exemption and the 2.5-percent Tax Reduction for this tax year is June 4, according to Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise's office.

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The Northwest Akron Branch Library is celebrating its 80th year - and 10th year at its current location - this year.

Summit County Common Pleas Judge Alison McCarty handed down a summary judgement in the case of Copley Township v. City of Fairlawn that denies several of Copley's claims on why Rothrock Road should remain open to the public.

At the center of controversy Wednesday was an education funding formula that many believe puts some districts at a disadvantage.

Chad Allen Stephens , 22, of Akron, was sentenced to life in prison with a chance of parole in 23 years for his involvement in the aggravated robbery and murder of Falls resident Kim Slayko II.

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Two people were fatally stabbed in separate incidents within a few hours of each other over the holiday weekend.

Portrait of 13-year-old Sunny Levine from Claggett Middle School who will be representing the Akron/Summit County area at the National Spelling Bee for the third year in a row, taken on Thursday, May 24.

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education is expected to take the first of two steps toward placing an expiring levy on the November ballot during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stow-Munroe Falls High School .

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WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-News Minute: Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio - Officials are preparing to impose new rules on owners of exotic animals without knowing exactly how many lions, leopards, bears and other creatures live in the state.

An Ohio sheriff's office says two off-duty deputies saved a child from drowning while in Arizona this month.

Photo By RPC Photo / Jeremy Nobile Gerald Sisko DDS Inc. celebrates a grand opening May 18 for its new location at 60 Metric Drive.

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Memorial Day services will take place around the area May 27-28. Shown at top and above are the city of Green's and Lakemore Village's celebrations, respectively, last year.