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- [27-05-2012] 4 injured in Westmoreland County after truck crashes, becomes wedged in trees
Four people were taken to the hospital after their truck crashed and became wedged in between two trees. Police were called to the scene of the crash on Mars Hill Road around 1 a.m. Sunday and were informed that all the passengers in... - [27-05-2012] Celebrations
CommunityGirl Scouts of North East Ohio recognized six girls from Summit County at the 2012 GSNEO String of Pearls event. They were among 31 Girl Scouts throughout the multi-county region that sold at least 1,000 boxes of cookies... - [27-05-2012] Scouts place flags to honor U.S. veterans
RITTMAN: Veterans buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery were remembered Saturday with the help of Scouts during the 12th annual Flag Decorating Ceremony.With Memorial Day approaching, nearly 1,000 Boy Scouts, Girl... - [24-05-2012] Students “pay back” with community service
GREEN: Twins Liz and John Vorhies reminisced about watching their dad help build Heritage Hill playground when they were 8 years old. Their father, also named John, was serving on the city’s park board at the time.On Wednesday, the... - [23-05-2012] Police searching for Pittsburgh man missing from mental care facility
A mentally disabled man went missing Tuesday from a mental care home. Police said 22-year-old Reuben Fontanez was last seen at Mercy Behavioral on Naomi Drive. Police said Fontanez suffers from severe mental disabilities, needs... - [23-05-2012] Study: Green Tree Hill among most congested roadways in country
For Pittsburgh drivers, traffic on the Parkway West is nothing new. It's something that thousands of people deal with on a daily basis. Now a new study proves that it's possibly one of the most congested roadways in the... - [23-05-2012] Phyllis Cottle is again fighting for her life
The phone rang. Dolores Juriga, a friend of Phyllis Cottle was on the other end. The news was not good. Jaw dropping.“Phyllis has been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.”“But she’s in good spirits,” Juriga said... - [23-05-2012] Trial for man accused in elderly Squirrel Hill man’s slaying begins
The trial of a man accused of beating an elderly Squirrel Hill man with a tire iron last year is under way. Jason Kuhns, 35, of Brentwood, is charged with homicide in the slaying of 90-year-old Cuddy Briskin. Briskin was found dead... - [22-05-2012] Former CNN exec cited for putting poop in neighbor's mailbox
A former CNN executive and UGA professor made the national news again Tuesday in a most unflattering way, after being caught on camera stuffing his dog’s droppings into a neighbor’s mailbox in Covington.... - [22-05-2012] Former CNN exec cited for putting poop in neighbor's mailbox
A former CNN executive and UGA professor made the national news again Tuesday in a most unflattering way, after being caught on camera stuffing his dog’s droppings into a neighbor’s mailbox in Covington.... - [22-05-2012] Boys hurt after crashing bicycle into car in New Brighton
Two young boys are in the hospital after crashing the bicycle they were on into a car in New Brighton Monday night. Witnesses said one boy was on the bike and the other was standing on the bike's pegs when the accident happened. Police... - [22-05-2012] Televangelist Rex Humbard's brother, the Rev. Clement Humbard, dies at 89
The Rev. Clement Humbard, younger brother of pioneer televangelist Rex Humbard, has died.Born Branson Clement Edward Humbard on April 24, 1923, in Pangburn, Ark., the Rev. Humbard was a member of the original Humbard Family Singers. The... - [22-05-2012] Police believe same suspect is responsible for 9 recent robberies
Police are investigating a rash of burglaries in the Pittsburgh area in the past week. Authorities said the suspect began on May 13, and the robberies continued to get more violent. Police said more than a half-dozen gas stations and... - [21-05-2012] New Castle mom charged after boy, 8, crashes parked SUV
The mother of an 8-year-old boy has been charged with endangering him for allegedly letting him play in a vehicle that slipped out of park and crashed. According to police, Mary Cole, 34, was charged late last week in the... - [21-05-2012] Accident causes major traffic delays on Parkway East
An accident along the Parkway East Monday morning caused major delays in the inbound and outbound lanes near the Squirrel Hill Tunnel. Current traffic conditions Police said one person was hurt in the crash near the... - [20-05-2012] Middle and high school students race the cars that they built
Daisha Blanch felt something in the pit of her stomach as she sat in the driver’s seat of a soap box racing car at the top of the sweeping hill at Akron’s Derby Downs.“I was scared at first. The hill was steep and... - [19-05-2012] Buddhist nun to help others develop a compassionate heart
Ani Palmo Rybicki, a Buddhist nun, will lead a discussion on The Compassionate Heart: Overcoming Obstacles to Practicing Compassion at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Rybicki, a... - [18-05-2012] Gun shots fired in Hill District; shooter evades authorities
Police are investigating a shooting in the Hill District early Friday morning. The shots were fired along Bedford Avenue, but officials said the shooter is still on the run. After searching for evidence in an empty lot close... - [18-05-2012] Good Samaritan stops semi from rolling down road
A man came to the rescue of a semi-truck driver who was rolling down a hill Friday morning. Police said a man driving to work spotted the driver along Grand Avenue Friday, just off the Neville Island Bridge. The man told police he... - [18-05-2012] Weekend construction on Pittsburgh interstates, parkways, major roads
Here is a summary from PennDOT of road closings and restrictions this weekend in the Pittsburgh area, including the Squirrel Hill Tunnel construction.... - [17-05-2012] Driver sentenced to six years in prison for death of infant
Shauntae Marie Hill was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison for aggravated vehicular homicide and other crimes for a two-car crash that claimed the life of a 5-month-old girl.Hill, 26, of Akron, also had her driver’s... - [16-05-2012] University Prep teacher pushes armed man, knocks bandana off
A substitute teacher pushed away an armed man who had his face covered outside University Prep 6-12 school in the Hill District, and a bandana came off his face during the incident.... - [16-05-2012] Two teens hurt in Cobb crash
Two teenagers were injured Tuesday evening in a single-car wreck on a west Cobb County road. The wreck happened about 6:15 p.m.Tuesday in Nichols Road near Mars Hill Road between Powder Springs and Acworth.... - [16-05-2012] Two teens hurt in Cobb crash
Two teenagers were injured Tuesday evening in a single-car wreck on a west Cobb County road. The wreck happened about 6:15 p.m.Tuesday in Nichols Road near Mars Hill Road between Powder Springs and Acworth.... - [16-05-2012] Televangelist Rex Humbard’s wife Maude Aimee Humbard dies at age 89
Maude Aimee Humbard — wife of the late Rev. Rex Humbard, the world’s first televangelist — was the force that held her family together.“My dad would say, ‘I’m the head of the household.... - [16-05-2012] New Castle mother may face charges after boy, 8, crashes family minivan
A New Castle mother learned Tuesday that she may face charges after her 8-year-old son crashed the family’s minivan Monday. According to police, the mother was unloading her van when 8-year-old Charles got behind the wheel... - [16-05-2012] Man accused of stalking Seton Hill student gets trial
A man accused of stalking a Seton Hill University graduate student is headed to trial. John William Bennish, 59, was charged with stalking, burglary and criminal trespass in connection with an incident on March 6 at Toll House... - [15-05-2012] Meeting will focus on Roswell gateway plan
Roswell will host a Historic Gateway Master Plan public meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 38 Hill Street.... - [15-05-2012] Meeting will focus on Roswell gateway plan
Roswell will host a Historic Gateway Master Plan public meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 23 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 38 Hill Street.... - [15-05-2012] Waterloo school district puts off drastic cuts for another year, postpones levy
The Waterloo school district saved enough money in employee concessions, the tripling of fees for sports and activities and an unexpected reduction in health-care costs to be able to stay off the ballot in August.The board had... - [15-05-2012] Nowicki: Retiring Sen. Jon Kyl struggles to attain goals before elections
The retiring three-term Republican from Arizona has less than eight months to accomplish his final goals before he leaves Capitol Hill and returns to Arizona.... - [15-05-2012] Waterloo puts off drastic cuts for another year, postpones levy
The Waterloo school district saved enough money in employee concessions, the tripling of fees for sports and activities and an unexpected reduction in health-care costs to be able to stay off the ballot in August.The board had... - [15-05-2012] Target 11 investigates high radon levels
A Target 11 investigation has uncovered thousands of homes filled with unsafe levels of a gas that causes cancer. We're talking about radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor... - [14-05-2012] Teens crash car into hillside near Green Tree storage facility
Police said a car went up a hillside and crashed Monday at a storage facility in Green Tree. Investigators said it happened around 2 a.m. at EZ Storage on Trumbull Drive. According to investigators, a group of teenagers were inside... - [14-05-2012] Charity events — week of May 14
This WeekWednesdayMental Health America of Summit County Comedy Show — 7:30 p.m., Pavilion at Falls River Square, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Featuring NPR Improv. $10. For tickets, call 330-923-0688 or go to... - [14-05-2012] Motherhood toasted at Hower House tea
Beacon Journal staff reportCharlotte Miller of Massillon started her Mother’s Day festivities by looking ahead – buying items for a fairy garden. She wrapped her celebration up Sunday by traveling back in time at the... - [13-05-2012] Army 2nd Lt. David Rylander called selfless, humble servant at funeral
While having breakfast with a pastor from his church before he left for Afghanistan, Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander gave clear directions for what he wanted to happen if he should die in battle.“Preach about Jesus,”... - [13-05-2012] Celebrations — May 13
CommunityMark Krohn is this year’s recipient of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association’s Distinguished Leader Award. The award recognizes his efforts to advance the mission of the Akron Rotary Camp. He is a partner in... - [12-05-2012] Newton deputies who arrested new homeowners will keep jobs
Though a disciplinary board recommended they be fired, two Newton County deputies involved in the arrest of a retired couple at their son's recently purchased Covington home will keep their jobs, according to documents obtained... - [12-05-2012] Newton deputies who arrested new homeowners will keep jobs
Though a disciplinary board recommended they be fired, two Newton County deputies involved in the arrest of a retired couple at their son's recently purchased Covington home will keep their jobs, according to documents obtained... - [11-05-2012] Multi-vehicle accident creates major Parkway delays
A multi-vehicle accident near the entrance to the Squirrel Hill Tunnel caused major delays for commuters heading into Pittsburgh from the eastern suburbs.... - [11-05-2012] Two opportunities to honor fallen soldier from Stow
STOW: Mourners wishing to pay their respects to Army 2nd Lt. David E. Rylander will have the opportunity to line two funeral procession routes Saturday.Rylander, 23, who volunteered to be deployed to Afghanistan last year,... - [11-05-2012] ODOT changes mind, will place sound walls in Northfield neighborhood
A Northfield neighborhood that has been begging the Ohio Department of Transportation for sound walls for two years will get its wish.ODOT has agreed to install walls near the recently built Route 8/Interstate 271 interchange.Paul... - [11-05-2012] Driver rescued after colliding with school bus in Elizabeth
Authorities rushed to the scene of an accident involving a school bus in Elizabeth Thursday afternoon. According to police, a school bus and car collided at the intersection of Round Hill Road and Scenery Drive just before 3... - [11-05-2012] Assault charges dropped against state Rep. Wheatley, fiancée
A judge has agreed to drop simple assault charges against a Pittsburgh politician and his fiancée. At a hearing Thursday, 40-year-old Rep. Jake Wheatley Jr. apologized to constituents and his family, saying he's embarrassed... - [11-05-2012] Charges dropped against Rep. Jake Wheatley, fiancee
A state representative from Pittsburgh's Hill District and his fiancee were arrested after an alleged incident of domestic violence, but the case is being dropped.... - [10-05-2012] Local businesses, nationwide chains offer gluten-free options
Hot out of the oven, Domino’s this week launched the sale of a gluten-free pizza crust. According to one study, an estimated 18 million Americans have sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Links: Eat'n... - [10-05-2012] ‘Mystic Grill' from ‘Vampire Diaries' TV series burns
Firefighters in Covington were battling a blaze Thursday morning in a downtown building used as a filming location for the television series, "The Vampire Diaries." The fire broke out before 7 a.m.... - [10-05-2012] Small post offices could have hours cut
Sixteen small post offices in rural areas of Stark, Portage, Medina and Wayne counties are among thousands nationwide that could be open only two to six hours a day.Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said the drastic reduction in hours is... - [09-05-2012] Officials: Teacher escorted out of school for erratic, loud behavior
According to school officials, a teacher was escorted out of a Squirrel Hill school Wednesday morning because of erratic behavior. The teacher, whose name has not been released, was taken out of Pittsburgh Colfax School around 11 a.m.... - [09-05-2012] Colfax Elementary School teacher escorted out
A teacher was escorted out of school in Squirrel Hill because of "erratic behavior," according to a Pittsburgh Public Schools spokeswoman.... - [09-05-2012] Drive-by shooting in Spring Hill injures 1
Police said they are looking for the suspect involved in a drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh's Spring Hill neighborhood Tuesday night. Investigators said one man was shot in the hip outside of a home on Mina Street. Officers said someone... - [08-05-2012] Summit County sales tax revenue still rebounding from pre-recession levels
Consumer spending in Summit County is increasing but still hasn’t fully rebounded from the Great Recession.Summit is one of 19 counties that collected less in sales tax revenue last year than it did four years earlier, according to... - [08-05-2012] Car rolls on top of woman pushing it
Authorities say a Warner Robins woman was severely injured when she tried to push a disabled vehicle out of the road, and it rolled down a hill and landed on top of her.... - [08-05-2012] Former Jennings school demolished on Akron’s North Hill
All that’s left is a mountain of brick, stone and steel. Soon that will be gone, too.Pulverized debris from the former Jennings school is being hauled away this week after the demolition of the North Akron landmark at East Tallmadge... - [07-05-2012] The Scene — May 7
This WeekSuper Wash Car Washes FoodRaiser — Select Super Wash car washes will hold FoodRaisers to raise money for local food pantries throughout May. Super Wash will donate $1 of every “super wash” and $1.50 of every... - [06-05-2012] Child injured in bike accident in McCandless Township
A child was injured in McCandless Township after running his bike into a car. The accident happened Saturday night along Haddon Place. Officials said the boy lost his brakes, went over a hill and ran into a car. The boy was taken... - [06-05-2012] Elderly, disabled Covington man missing
Newton County authorities are seeking the public's help to locate a missing elderly, disabled Covington man.... - [06-05-2012] Sparks fly over Keegan autism center
For the past year, friends and acquaintances of Barb Hudak have expressed shock when they discover she is no longer associated with the Robert J. Keegan Family Center for Autism.The Copley organization was her passion, a way not only to... - [06-05-2012] Celebrations - May 6
EducationAbigail Dilullo, a 2009 graduate of Firestone High School in Akron, is one of 33 students to receive a $2,500 Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship from Ohio State University. Dilullo is a junior majoring in international studies and... - [06-05-2012] 3 injured when van crashes over hillside
Two people had to be rescued from a van after it crashed over a hillside in Spring Hill, authorities say. ... - [05-05-2012] Kent State remembers victims on 42nd anniversary of May 4 shootings
KENT: At 12:24 p.m. Friday, the Victory Bell on the Kent State University Commons pealed 15 times.Once each for Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, William Schroeder, Sandra Scheuer, who died not far from the symbol whose purpose was to... - [05-05-2012] Interfaith group taking steps to feed the hungry
The Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting its annual Walk To Stop Hunger at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Registration with refreshments and music begins at 2 p.m. and the... - [05-05-2012] Local briefs — May 4
AKRONWard 10 meetingAKRON: Councilman Garry Moneypenny will host his monthly Ward 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Goodyear Branch at 60 Goodyear Blvd.A representative of the... - [05-05-2012] US Marshals task force arrests Squirrel Hill bank robbery suspect
A U.S. Marshals fugitive task force arrests a man wanted in a robbery at a Squirrel Hill bank earlier this week.... - [05-05-2012] Rep. Jake Wheatley, fiancee arrested in Hill District
A state representative from Pittsburgh's Hill District and his fiancee were arrested after an alleged incident of domestic violence Friday morning.... - [03-05-2012] Hill District woman found not guilty in boyfriend’s stabbing death
A woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death in the Hill District last year was found not guilty Thursday. Pittsburgh police had charged Ashley Wilson, 23, with homicide. She was accused of killing Marquis White, 22, during... - [03-05-2012] Car crashes into housing complex in Pittsburgh's West End
A driver was rescued from his car after crashing into a house in Pittsburgh's West End Thursday afternoon. The accident happened around 2:15 p.m. Thursday on Woodlow Street when Will Langford said he accidentally went over a hillside and... - [03-05-2012] Hill District woman acquitted of killing boyfriend after claiming self-defense
A 23-year-old woman accused in the deadly stabbing of a man in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood will go to trial on homicide charges.... - [03-05-2012] Surveillance image shows Squirrel Hill bank robbery suspect
Pittsburgh police release a surveillance image of a man suspected in a bank robbery in Squirrel Hill.... - [03-05-2012] Covington neighbors who made headlines now make peace
Bruno Kalonji said everyone he knew recommended that he sue his new neighbors after Robert and Branden Canoles held his parents, who they had mistaken for burglars, at gunpoint until sheriff's deputies arrived and arrested the couple.... - [03-05-2012] Police investigate bank robbery in Squirrel Hill
Police responded to the report of a bank robbery Wednesday afternoon in Squirrel Hill. Authorities said the First Niagara Bank on Murray Avenue was robbed about 3:30 p.m. Officials have not released any information about the robbery or... - [03-05-2012] Ohio woman gets prison for dropping New Brighton toddler
NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (AP) -- An Ohio woman will spend five to 10 years in prison for dropping a friend's toddler out a third-story window at a New Brighton apartment complex after the child accidentally knocked a crack cocaine pipe out... - [03-05-2012] Man files suit over arrest in Gwinnett park
A Forsyth County man is suing two police officers and a private security guard for arresting and jailing him for wearing a holstered gun while he exercised at Sugar Hill’s Gary Pirkle Park.... - [03-05-2012] Man files suit over arrest in Gwinnett park
A Forsyth County man is suing two police officers and a private security guard for arresting and jailing him for wearing a holstered gun while he exercised at Sugar Hill’s Gary Pirkle Park.... - [03-05-2012] Covington neighbors who made headlines making peace
Bruno Kalonji said everyone he knew recommended that he sue his new neighbors after Robert and Branden Canoles allegedly held his parents, who they had mistaken for burglars, at gunpoint until sheriff's deputies arrived and arrested... - [02-05-2012] Duquesne University students have plan to renovate August Wilson house
A new partnership between the Honors College at Duquesne University and the Daisy Wilson Artist Community aims to renovate the boyhood home of August Wilson in the Hill District.... - [01-05-2012] Lanes of Squirrel Hill Tunnel to be shut down for cleaning
PennDOT announced the Squirrel Hill Tunnel will be reduced to a single lane for cleaning starting Tuesday. The restrictions go into effect Tuesday through Thursday from 10 p.m until 5 a.m. Outbound lanes will be closed PennDOT... - [30-04-2012] Alliance woman killed in Akron; arrest made
Police have arrested an 18-year-old in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Alliance woman early Sunday in Akron’s North Hill area.Precious Love of East Milton Street in Alliance was shot at a home in the 600 block of Carlysle... - [30-04-2012] Woman attacked, raped near Slippery Rock University
Police said they are searching for more than one person in a rape that was reported near Slippery Rock University. Investigators said the attack happened Saturday morning near Ginger Hill Restaurant, just a few blocks away from... - [29-04-2012] Celebrations — April 29
CommunityEd Dieringer of Akron is this year’s winner of the Ohio Environmental Health Association’s Ivan Baker Membership Recognition Award. Dieringer is a registered sanitarian for the Akron Department of Public...
