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Zoning out, Lomaz to return fireworks to Deerfield

about 14 hours ago

By Diane Smith Record-Courier staff writer DEERFIELD — The township’s zoning code is out, and make no mistake about it — Larry Lomaz and Midwest Fireworks are on their way back. Lomaz, who says his investment company owns the land on... Read Story. 3 comments

Rootstown bids farewell to 'The Chief'

about 14 hours ago

By Dave O’Brien Record-Courier staff writer ROOTSTOWN — For nearly 60 years, Russel J. Riemenschneider lived the life of a volunteer firefighter for the Rootstown Fire Department: He went on calls, put out fires, saved lives and gave... Read Story.

John Kuklisin saluted as Streetsboro Citizen of the Year

about 14 hours ago

Citizen of the Year in Streetsboro Chamber salutes John Kuklisin by Bob Gaetjens The Gateway News Editor STREETSBORO —John Kuklisin, the city’s water superintendent and assistant public service director, an active volunteer, father and... Read Story. 1 comment

[$] McClafferty quits Streetsboro planning unit

about 14 hours ago

By Bob Gaetjens The Gateway News Editor STREETSBORO — Brett McClafferty, a former mayoral hopeful in Streetsboro, has resigned from his position on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, effective immediately. He said he is scheduled to... Read Story.

[$] Mantua Twp. to fill vacant trustee post

about 14 hours ago

y Diane Smith Record-Courier staff writer MANTUA TWP. — Township trustees are seeking candidates to fill the unexpired term of Trustee Steve Oros, who died in office Oct. 18. Fiscal Officer Marie Stehli said letters of interest for the vacancy... Read Story.

[$] Crusier rammed, Streetsboro police officer hurt

about 14 hours ago

Record-Courier staff report STREETSBORO — Police Officer Jason Sackett is listed in “stable” condition at Akron City Hospital after being injured when a suspect rammed his cruiser this week. The suspect, Robert Toothman, 24, of Ravenna,... Read Story.

Neighbors: Suspected serial killer appeared harmless

about 14 hours ago

Associated Press CLEVELAND — The man who lived in the house of rotting corpses never gave people a reason to wonder what he was really doing behind closed doors. Anthony Sowell was the guy who liked to sit on his front steps... Read Story.

Jobless rate tops 10 percent; highest since 1983

about 14 hours ago

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when it was beginning to look a little better, the economy relapsed Friday with a return to double-digit unemployment for only the second time since World War II and warnings that next year will be even... Read Story. 1 comment

Jackson's dad wants $15,000 per month from estate

about 14 hours ago

Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father is seeking an allowance from his son’s estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an... Read Story.

Remains of third victim identified

about 4 hours ago

Remains of third victim identified Associated Press CLEVELAND -- Cleveland police have identified a third person whose remains were found in the home of a murder suspect. Police say the family of 31-year-old Tishana Culver was notified Thursday.... Read Story.

[$] Teen charged with killing nun in NM

about 4 hours ago

Teen charged with killing nun in NM Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A teenager was charged Friday with killing a nun after allegedly breaking into her trailer home on the Navajo Indian reservation in search of cash or valuable items. Federal... Read Story.

[$] Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate

about 4 hours ago

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The... Read Story.

[$] Man admits killing protester

about 4 hours ago

Man admits killing protester Associated Press OWOSSO, Mich. -- A Michigan man charged with killing an abortion protester and a business owner told police he had guns loaded in his truck when he took two nieces and a friend to school just before the... Read Story.

[$] Ida drenches Central America, might approach US

about 4 hours ago

Ida drenches Central America, might approach US Associated Press MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- Former Hurricane Ida drenched Central America as a tropical depression Friday and forecasters said it had some chance of regaining force and heading toward the United... Read Story.

[$] Dad: Didn't kill baby stashed in trash bag

about 4 hours ago

Dad: Didn't kill baby stashed in trash bag Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- A man serving time for killing his infant son and trekking around the country with the child's body pleaded not guilty Friday to doing the same thing to his baby daughter.... Read Story.

[$] Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes

about 4 hours ago

Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. -- A man who was so deep in debt that he did not have the money to visit his son 30 minutes away opened fire Friday at the engineering firm that fired him two years ago,... Read Story.

[$] Escaped elephant hit by SUV; probe asked

about 4 hours ago

Escaped elephant hit by SUV; probe asked Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY -- An animal rights group on Friday asked a U.S. Department of Agriculture agency to look into an owner's treatment of a circus elephant that escaped and was hit by a sport utility... Read Story.

[$] Obama lobbies holdouts on health measure

about 4 hours ago

Obama lobbies holdouts on health measure Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, weighing fresh... Read Story.

[$] NJ jurors convict Fla. man in 'fat defense' trial

about 4 hours ago

NJ jurors convict Fla. man in 'fat defense' trial Associated Press HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A jury convicted a Florida man Friday of murdering his former son-in-law, rejecting the man's defense that he was too fat to have run up and down a flight of stairs... Read Story.

[$] Prince sues alleged spymaster

about 4 hours ago

Prince sues alleged spymaster Associated Press PARIS -- Monaco's Prince Albert II is filing a lawsuit in the U.S. against an American who claims he once worked as the prince's personal spymaster and is owed back pay, the prince's French lawyer said... Read Story.

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