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Robert S. Fleeger 1993-2024
BRISTOLVILLE — Robert S. Fleeger, known affectionately as Rob to his friends and family, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 30. Born in Warren, on Oct. 27, 1993, Rob’s vibrancy and zest for life made him a beacon of joy to all who knew him. He departed this life in Bristolville, leaving behind a legacy of love and adventure.
Akron man dies Sunday after getting struck trying to cross I-77 near Bolivar, Ohio
A 34-year-old Akron man was killed Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate-77 near Bolivar, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The victim, identified as Jonathan Mandala of Akron, attempted to cross I-77 southbound at milepost 92 in Lawrence Township (Tuscarawas County)...
Metro Athletic Conference seeks new member schools
The Metro Athletic Conference is accepting letters of interest from schools who may want to join the league in the 2026-27 school year. That would be the MAC's first year without Coventry, which recently announced its upcoming move to the Principals Athletic Conference. The MAC's members include three Portage County...
Letter to the editor: Debaters should answer questions without delay
The real problem I had with the Trump/Biden debate was the person not answering the question until the last 30 seconds. That's when the questioner had to repeat the question. I feel you should make a rule having the question answered immediately. If a person cannot follow the rules of the debate, then the comments made that are not relevant to the question should be deleted/muted.
'Why not get a tax break?' Ohio's sales tax holiday expands to 10 days, adds restaurants
Shoppers can save on school supplies,back-to-school clothing and electronics. For the first time restaurant meals are included in the exemption. Eligible items up to $500 can get the tax break. With rising costs of just about everything, the average family is expected to spend about $875 on back-to-school shopping. Ohio's...
Alliance Country Club pays $5M, adopts alcohol policy to honor 3 killed by drunken driver
Charles Neff, Diane Clark and David Miller were killed in 2021 when their vehicle was struck by a drunken driver. Kyle Dougherty had drank that day at an Alliance Country Club golf outing. Couuntry Club settled lawsuit with $5 million payment and memorial safe alcohol service policy to honor three...
New state report recommends denial for proposed Stark Solar farm near Alliance
Ohio Power Siting Board staff, who represent various state agencies, recommended the board deny Stark Solar's application to construct a 150-megawatt solar farm in Washington Township. The report says Stark Solar met all but one criteria to construct the facility. It states Stark Solar failed to show "the facility would...
CCMHRSB and Columbiana County Drug Task Force host Operation BRIDGE Days
The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (CCMHRSB), in collaboration with the Columbiana County Drug Task Force and various community partners, hosted Operation BRIDGE Days at Salem Walmart Thursday and in front of the Way Station in East Liverpool Friday. Operation BRIDGE (Bridging Recovery & Interdiction Data Gathering...
The Update | Christmas Shows at Robins Include ‘Couples Therapy,’ Little River Band
WARREN, Ohio – The Robins Theatre has booked several holiday concerts, comedy shows and classic films in December. Christmas with the Celts, Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $45 to $20. Irish Christmas carols and dance with contemporary songs with Irish instrumentation. “Couples Therapy,” Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $35. A comedic...
Florence M. Doran 1964-2024
GIRARD — Florence M. “Flo” Doran, 59, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side. Florence was born Oct. 10, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn Venzeio Buonavolonta, and was a lifelong area resident.
Emma M. Burin 1930-2024
WARREN — Emma Marie Burin, 93, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Warren, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Berish Timko. Emma graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. She was a homemaker and member...
Sheely’s donates to Believe in Dreams
NORTH LIMA – Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance supported the ongoing mission of Believe in Dreams with a second quarter 2024 fundraising drive. Sheely’s management presented an $8,055.32 check to Believe in Dreams at the Sheely’s Aurora location July 19. This second quarter 2024 Sheely’s fundraising event...
Flavors and spice highlight Blue Habanero Mexican restaurant's extensive menu | Review
CANTON − Blue Habanero serves up its flavorful take on Mexican cuisine, including popular street tacos and tequila drinks. Joining me for the review were two enthusiastic Canton Repository interns − Jack Solon, a third-year journalism major at Ohio University; and Janson McNair, a recent journalism graduate from Kent State University. Their energy made the review process even more enjoyable and insightful.
WHBC 1480 radio talk show host Jordan Miller let go in cost-cutting move
WHBC 1480 AM in Canton has laid off Jordan Miller, who hosted a talk show from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays. WHBC said no other layoffs are planned for the AM station or its 94.1 FM affiliate. Miller also operates a popular online local news site, Jordan Miller - News,...
Canton Repository wins a general excellence award at 2023 Ohio APME journalism contest
Canton Repository and Massillon Independent journalists won more than 20 awards in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, with the Repository receiving a second place award in its division for general excellence. The 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition awards were announced Sunday at Villa Milano in Columbus. The contest...
Prosecutors recommending probation in Canfield drug case
YOUNGSTOWN — Charles Lanier, 50, of Bedford, was facing enough drug and weapons charges to get a lengthy prison sentence Tuesday, but a motion to suppress filed in the case changed all that, and now he is looking at probation. Lanier entered a guilty plea Tuesday in Mahoning County...
June Maxine (Menough) Bartholow
June Maxine (Menough) Bartholow, 104, of Salem, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born Aug. 8, 1919, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late George M. and Pansy (Malone) Menough. June was a busy body and...
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