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  1. New boxed set unveils mastery of Roy Orbison | roy orbison, barbara orbisonRead the original story

    7 min ago | Nashville City Paper

    ... 12 previously unreleased tracks and a stunning live version of a oeIta s Overa that was done during his final show in Akron, Ohio. Another thing that Orbison feels this set does in terms of her husbanda s legacy is accent the greatness of sessions ...

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  2. Eligible in AkronRead the original story

    24 min ago | Editorials

    on Plusquellic wants Akron voters to approve the framework of a plan involving the lease of the city sewer system to pay for college scholarships. Issue 8 contains enough details to convey the essence of the proposal. It includes, among other things, ...

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  3. Businesses Failing to Adopt Social Media, Online Communities &...Read the original story

    56 min ago | PRWeb

    ... in the marketplace.' By downloading the free book at www.internetdough.net business professionals from Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, San Francisco, Boston, New York City, Chicago, Denver or virtually any city will pick up 30 plus case ...

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    Related Topix: Internet, Science / Technology, Blog News, Cleveland Metro, Small Business, Personal Finance, Non-Profit

  4. Council lauds planning chiefRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Local News

    ... about Planning Director Warren Woolford - a man, they all agreed, who has left his professional and personal stamp on Akron. They described Woolford as a ''go-to'' man who made things happen; a ''visionary with flexibility'' who was willing to ...

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  5. NEOUCOM seeks women for trainingRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Vindy.com

    ... most activities take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. GTAs teach students at hospitals in Akron, Canton and Youngstown and the Rootstown campus. While the colleges are specifically seeking GTAs, there are other patient ...

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  6. Ua Footballua and Penn Stategame ...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    Officials from the University of Akron and Penn State are negotiating to have their football teams open the 2009 season.

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  7. Insurance agents' putts put $50,000 in hands of Children'sRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    ... on it. The independent Seibert-Keck insurance agents' journey to a $50,000 grand prize that promptly was donated to Akron Children's Hospital began when they placed second at the local Chubb Charity Golf Challenge. The tournament was held June 1 at ...

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  8. Goodyear boardelects a director ...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    ... and chief executive officer of printer and supply chain manager Banta Corp., was elected to Goodyear's board, the Akron tire maker announced Tuesday. Streeter joined Banta in January 2001 as president and chief operating officer, and was named chief ...

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  9. AKRON Historic cemetery ...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    AKRON Historic cemetery AKRON: In 1807, when there was no such place as Akron, settlers established Middlebury, in what is now the city's east side.

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  10. Service to honor WWII sailorsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    Akron native Stanley Sullivan will place a flower in Lake Erie on Saturday in memory of his brother who died when his submarine sank during World War II.

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  11. Farmers get new lease on lifeRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    BOSTON TWP.: The goats of Goatfeathers Point are big eaters. ''You can come out here at 3 a.m. and they're out eating,'' said Terry Smith, co-owner of the farm on Akron-Peninsula Road that he and his wife, ...

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  12. Last case in slaying resolvedRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    An Akron man pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder, aggravated robbery and other offenses in the 2007 shooting death of 17-year-old Jeffrey Gardner.

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  13. View more photosRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    ... zucchini and squash ribbons with shrimp. The omission of pasta from this dish makes it gluten-free. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal) This dish of shrimp and feta with zucchini and squash ribbons is one of the meals on the gluten-free menu at The ...

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  14. Batiuk's Back. Cartoonist Tom Batiuk...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    Batiuk's Back. Cartoonist Tom Batiuk, the man behind Funky Winkerbean, will speak at the main Akron-Summit County Public Library main auditorium at 7 tonight.

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  15. Q.: I have been compiling recipes from my fami...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    ... with ''Ask Lisa'' in the subject line; or write to her at 44 E. Exchange St., P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640. Please include your name (initials will be printed on request), hometown and phone number for confirmation. Q.: I have been compiling ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Recipes, Canal Fulton, OH, Cleveland Metro, Akron Metro

  16. World of gluten-free has area support group, taste fair; cookbooks, tooRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    A gluten-free support group in the Akron area meets the second Sunday of every month at Akron Children's Hospital.

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    Related Topix: Akron Metro, Cleveland Metro, Solon, OH, Publishing, Media, John Wiley and Sons

  17. Read the storyRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    ... at home. Now, the choices are expanding incredibly,'' said Therese Semonin, who heads up a celiac support group in Akron. The Bistro of Green recently added an entire gluten-free menu to its offerings. Chef and co-owner Roger Stewart said he always ...

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    Related Topix: Potatoes, Life, Food, Vegetables, Celiac Disease, Health, Cleveland Metro, Akron Metro, Recipes

  18. Utility's earnings estimate dropsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Ohio.com

    An electric utility industry analyst on Tuesday said he thinks FirstEnergy Corp's earnings this year will be slightly lower than his initial estimates but will fall within the Akron utility's guidance.

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  19. Program will teach construction managementRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Ohio.com

    A 17-week program on construction management will begin Saturday, Nov. 22. The program will be sponsored by a group including the Akron Urban League, the Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program and the ...

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  20. Manufacturers vie for awardRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Ohio.com

    ... competing for the honor. The dinner and ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. at John S. Knight Center, 77 Mill St. in downtown Akron. Tickets are $75; reservations are due Nov. 7. Call 216-432-5159. The award was established to motivate manufacturers in ...

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