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Around Randolph: Introducing new columnist Sandy Engle, plus upcoming happenings in Randolph
Editor’s note: This is the first Around Randolph column in The Portager. Columnist Sandy Engle is a retired school psychologist. She has been a flower essence practitioner and flower essence producer for over 25 years. During her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling with her husband Newt, and playing with her four grandchildren.
Alliance votes to permit chickens in the city
ALLIANCE ‒ Residents can now own chickens within the city limits. City Council on Monday voted to amend city laws to permit residents to own up to six hens. No roosters are allowed. Council opted to allow female chickens for personal or household use in residential backyards. ...
Akron man accused of drug, gun charges barricades himself from U.S. marshals, authorities say
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Federal agents arrested a man Tuesday and accused him of weapons and various drug charges in Akron. A judge issued a warrant for Larry Treitinger II, 39, after authorities say they found four guns and different drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, in a home on July 3. Investigators said they linked Treitinger to the house.
Legally blind, this former art teacher returned to her craft in her 80s
As a teenager living in New York, Heather Wicks and her best friend often wandered the Met in hopes of getting lost and stumbling upon unusual exhibits. The pieces they discovered along the way — from paintings and costumes to ancient musical instruments — ignited a lifelong love of art in Wicks.
Warren Township Trustees look into more ways they can save the Leavittsburg dam
With the dam in Leavittsburg set to be removed in 2025, Warren Township Trustees are trying to find more options to save it. They pitched in funds along with the Trumbull County Commissioners to hire a company to study the dam and lay out the pros and cons from both sides.
News Release: Last Chance to See Two Paul Brown Museum Exhibitions
News Release: Last Chance to See Two Paul Brown Museum Exhibitions. The two current baseball exhibitions in the Paul Brown Museum within the Massillon Museum will close on August 4. Jerry Kalback, Deadball Era Series: An Illustrator’s Process includes 37 paintings and five sketchbooks filled with examples of Kalback’s preliminary...
Akron police release photos of suspect stealing package on porch
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron police are asking for help identifying a woman they say stole a package from a front porch. Police released photos of the woman and the vehicle she got into July 9. Officers say she was a passenger in a white Dodge Journey. Police are asking...
Akron home values rise as blight declines, report finds, and assistance remains essential
The Akron Housing Action Plan and Market Value Analysis contains 23 recommendations for how the city can address housing issues. The report states that housing values have increased by 75% citywide, and over 100% in some areas. The market value analysis portion of the report identifies specific market strengths and...
D'Essence Jackson Prepares for Keynote Speech
D’Essence Jackson is a proud Akron Public Schools 2022 Buchtel CLC graduate and a dedicated leader. From freshman to senior year, she served as a student board member, showcasing her commitment to her community. Now, she is excelling as a pre-med student at the esteemed North Carolina Agricultural and...
Browns fan transforms Tesla Cybertruck into ‘Cyber Dawg’ and it’s a daily spectacle (video)
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio -- What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to show your love for something you’re a die-hard fan of? Maybe you’ve gotten a tattoo or perhaps you’ve named your child after your favorite character. Odds are, you’re probably not coming close to the level of dedication shown by one Cleveland Browns fan this year.
North Canton council opts not to end city police and fire dispatching center
NORTH CANTON − Succumbing to public opposition and the prospect of being blocked by a referendum petition drive, council voted 6-1 to put plans on hold to end the city's police and fire dispatching center and switch to the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center. Instead, council on Monday directed the...
Butler High School girls’ team heading to NFL Flag Championships
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - One North Carolina girls’ flag football team may become the best in all of flag football. The girls’ flag football team from Butler High School will be competing in the first-ever NFL Flag Championships. The championships will be held July 18-21 and will...
More animals, greater health needs. Akron Zoo announces plans for new hospital
The Akron Zoo has unveiled plans to build a new $12 million animal hospital by 2026. Construction is set to begin in 2025, according to a press release from the zoo. The hospital will be located behind the Pride of Africa exhibit along Diagonal Road. The zoo is getting $1.75...
Jackson Township police looking for man who robbed bank
JACKSON TWP. ‒ Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank late Tuesday morning. Police Maj. Jim Monigold said the thief took an unknown amount of currency from Citizens, 2200 Wales Ave. NW, at 11:51 a.m. It was believed that he had a weapon. Plain Township: Stark County...
Truck crash at a Bath Township intersection sends one person to the hospital
BATH TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - A two-truck crash in Bath Township led to one person being transported to the hospital. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Thayer Road. One of the trucks ended up in the yard of a nearby home. The person inside had to be extricated and was transported to Mercy Health-St. Rita's; their condition is unknown. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Pro-Line Automation Systems Announces New Addition to the Management Team, Facility Opening
Pro-Line Automation Systems Ltd. announced the addition of Ellis L. Dillen to the Pro-Line management staff as Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Starting in the industry in 1987 as a machine builder on the shop floor, Dillen quickly moved through the ranks holding leadership positions in service, sales, and eventually as President and CEO of a well-known supplier of machinery from Europe.
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