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Proposed project draws concerns from residents by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- City Council is expected to vote May 12 on a 200-plus unit development planned on West Bath Road. Despite concerns raised by Akron and Falls residents, Council's...  Read Story.

Citizens offer feedback on residential development on Bath Road by Steve Wiandt Reporter Several residents -- some from Akron and others from Falls --raised concerns about the proposed 200-plus unit development scheduled for West Bath Road. The residents...  Read Story.

Residents may get new utility meters by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- All of the city's water and electric customers could get new meters within the next couple of years. The finance and appropriations committee gave the go-ahead May 5 to send...  Read Story.

Ribbons to tie community together in thankful adieu by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Ribbons of remembrance. Terry Anaszewicz of Cuyahoga Falls hopes more than 250,000 inches of ribbon will tie the community together in a simple, yet stark,...  Read Story.

Familiar face prepared to lead Falls High football team in fall by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- With the resignation of Greg Lazzari, Mike Miller has intercepted his dream job: head football coach at Cuyahoga Falls High School. The Falls Board...  Read Story.

New principal named at Roberts Middle School by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- While most dread being summoned to the principal's office, Sean Wolanin is excited about it. On May 7, the School Board unanimously endorsed hiring Wolanin as the...  Read Story.

Local leaders hope to see natural gas prices drop soon by Phil Keren Editor Silver Lake -- The village's mayor said he and two other local leaders hope that the price of natural gas will drop soon in the communities' aggregation program for that utility. ...  Read Story.

Plans for new Humane Society building have 'Pawsibilities' by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Abandoned pets may soon have a new home in the Falls. The site plan for an animal care and housing facility proposed by the Greater Akron Humane Society...  Read Story.

Pretrial delayed for father charged with son's murder by Steve Wiandt Reporter A three-week continuance was granted for the pretrial of a Falls man charged with the murder of his infant son in March. Craig R. Wilson, 28, appeared for a pretrial hearing...  Read Story.

Kites give flight to Dane Foundation mission by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Charlie Brown would be euphoric. Hundreds of colorful kites are expected to fill the sky over the city this coming weekend as the Cuyahoga Falls Kids Kite Festival...  Read Story.

Falls School Board favors additional land purchases by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Eyeing better traffic in and out of the district's bus garage on Vincent Street, the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education May 7 authorized the school district to...  Read Story.

Village to upgrade two warning sirens by Phil Keren Editor Silver Lake -- The village's two early warning system sirens will be upgraded during the spring after Village Council's recent approval of a contract for that work. Village Council on April 21...  Read Story.

Prescription cards offered to Ohioans The Ohio Drug Card Program recently announced it will distribute free discount prescription drug cards to the residents of Ohio. According to a news release from program officials, every Ohioan is eligible to...  Read Story.

House moves slowly on Dann impeachment issue by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief State lawmakers slowed the Impeach Marc Dann juggernaut May 6, vowing to take the necessary time to formulate what would be a precedent-setting action against an...  Read Story.

Walk MS event staged at Blossom <FEFF>by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Although she suffers from <FEFF>the highs and lows of life with multiple sclerosis, Tracy Mobley has learned to draw strength from her faith, family and friends. "My twin...  Read Story.

New fire chief named for Falls by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Paul Moledor was appointed as the city's new fire chief by City Council April 28. Mayor Don Robart sent a letter to Council asking it to approve his recommendation to appoint...  Read Story.

Police officer will serve probation by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- A Cuyahoga Falls Police officer has been ordered to serve one year of probation on a misdemeanor assault charge. Officer Ralph E. Flynn III, 38, was sentenced May 1 for an...  Read Story.

Arshinkoff claims majority at Republican Party showdown by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- It only took a few minutes of counting for the result to become obvious, as Stow Law Director Joseph Haefner repeated Party Chairman Alex Arshinkoff's...  Read Story.

Work continues on shopping center accord by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Work continues to complete the first step in the State Road Shopping Center redevelopment project. During City Council's regular meeting April 18, Law Director Virgil...  Read Story.

State shorts some 450 school districts on achievement tests by Lauren Krupar Hudson Hub-Times Associate Editor The Ohio Department of Education is investigating how 450 districts across the state were shorted a specific form of Ohio Achievement Tests. ...  Read Story.