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August 29, 2010

School begins RPC Photo / Robert J. Lucas Phyllis McAninch and her granddaughter, Kindergartner Jocelyn McAninch, attend an Open House at DeWitt Elementary School Aug. 19. Students in the Cuyahoga Falls and Woodridge school districts started classes... Read Story.

Falls, Woodridge earn high marks

August 29, 2010

Falls, Woodridge earn high marks From Staff Reports The start of a new school year is also the time that school districts find out how they performed on the state report card in the previous academic term. According to preliminary results released by... Read Story.

Preliminary data proclaims Roberts first Falls school to be 'Excellent With Distinction'

August 29, 2010

Preliminary data proclaims Roberts first Falls school to be 'Excellent With Distinction' by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls --For the first time in the district's history, one of its schools has attained the highest possible rating on the... Read Story.

Woodridge earns 'Excellent' ranking on state report card according to early results

August 29, 2010

Woodridge earns 'Excellent' ranking on state report card according to early results by Phil Keren Editor Peninsula -- According to preliminary results released by the Ohio Department of Education, the Woodridge Local School District was rated... Read Story.

Board files appeal in Patterson case

August 29, 2010

Board files appeal in Patterson case by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- The city school district's Board of Education is appealing a judge's ruling in favor of a former member who filed a legal complaint against it -- and is seeking assistance... Read Story. 2 comments

City earns Clean Ohio funds for new Portage Trail project

August 29, 2010

City earns Clean Ohio funds for new Portage Trail project by Marc Kovac and Steve Wiandt Capital Bureau Chief and News-Press Reporter Columbus -- City officials are hoping to have a condemned property redeveloped, after the state Controlling Board... Read Story.

Falls man indicted in father's murder

August 29, 2010

Falls man indicted in father's murder by Steve Wiandt Reporter A Summit County Grand Jury has indicted a Falls man in the murder of his father in July. David Scott Shoemaker, 60, was arrested July 13 and charged with murder in connection with the death... Read Story.

$400 million in Race to the Top grants going to Ohio schools

August 29, 2010

$400 million in Race to the Top grants going to Ohio schools by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Ohio will receive $400 million in education grants over the next four years as part of a federal initiative aimed at improving schools. The U.S.... Read Story.

Grant funds would have strings attached, superintendents say

August 29, 2010

Grant funds would have strings attached, superintendents say by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls / Peninsula -- The Falls and Woodridge school districts will not receive money through a federal competitive grant program, and the superintendents... Read Story.

Biden tells Toledo auto workers industry will thrive

August 29, 2010

Biden tells Toledo auto workers industry will thrive by John Seewer Associated Press Toledo -- Vice President Joe Biden said Aug. 23 that U.S. automakers will thrive in the coming years despite the economic challenges still facing the industry. ... Read Story.

Group uses love as thread to spread warmth across globe

August 29, 2010

Group uses love as thread to spread warmth across globe by Tim Troglen Reporter Hudson -- Not every hobby can be turned into a gift of love. But that is what's happening in a shop on Darrow Road twice a week around sewing machines and tables filled with... Read Story.

Libertarian drops out of District 42 race, endorses Republican

August 29, 2010

Libertarian drops out of District 42 race, endorses Republican by Laura Freeman Reporter Hudson -- A Libertarian candidate running for state representative for the 42nd House District is dropping out of the Nov. 2 election and endorsing the Republican... Read Story.

Falls church offers camp for abused, neglected children

August 29, 2010

Falls church offers camp for abused, neglected children by Pamela Engel Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- A local church has found a cause that represents "mission in the purest sense" -- helping abused children create positive memories at a free, weeklong camp... Read Story.

Annual Oktoberfest is slated Sept. 10, 11, 12

August 29, 2010

Annual Oktoberfest is slated Sept. 10, 11, 12 by Phil Keren Editor Cuyahoga Falls -- Plans are in full swing for the 31st annual Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest, which is happening about three weeks sooner than it has in the past. This year, the event will... Read Story.

Falls woman celebrates life after double-lung transplant

August 29, 2010

Falls woman celebrates life after double-lung transplant by Pamela Engel Reporter After Monica Phillips received a life-saving double-lung transplant in May, she decided she wanted to give back to the organization that gave her life, by walking in... Read Story.

All Mopar Car & Truck Show scheduled Sept. 5

August 29, 2010

All Mopar Car & Truck Show scheduled Sept. 5 The Buckeye Region Chapter of the National Chrysler Products Club will present the seventh annual All Mopar Car & Truck Show on Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Falls Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 4100 State Road in... Read Story.

Event aimed at special needs children, families

August 29, 2010

Event aimed at special needs children, families by Phil Keren Editor Cuyahoga Falls -- Zane's Foundation will host its first "Awareness for Special Needs Walk & Fun Day" on Sept. 4. This event is being sponsored by Zane's Foundation, many businesses who... Read Story.

Woodridge welcomes 10 new hires

August 29, 2010

Woodridge welcomes 10 new hires by Steve Wiandt Reporter Peninsula -- As the 2010-11 school year begins, Woodridge Local School District has two new administrators and eight new certified employees. All 10 have been approved by the Board of Education... Read Story.

School facilities panel to be formed

August 29, 2010

School facilities panel to be formed by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- What will Cuyahoga Falls schools of the future look like? In the coming months, Superintendent Dr. Edwin S. Holland will be forming a committee to address future planning,... Read Story.

Falls School Board to appeal decision in Patterson case

August 24, 2010

The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education says it will appeal a judge’s ruling in favor of a former School Board member who filed a legal complaint, alleging the Board repeatedly violated Ohio’s open meetings law.The School Board voted 4-1 Monday... Read Story. 8 comments

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