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By Marc Kovac, Capital Bureau ChiefLUCASVILLE — Lawrence Reynolds received three separate doses of an anti-anxiety medication while awaiting his execution at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.Prisons spokeswoman Julie Walburn said Reynolds,... Read Story.

New community center provides help for people with disabilities

March 14, 2010

New community center provides help for people with disabilities by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Locating its new community service center downtown was important to the County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board. The DD Board's new... Read Story.

Falls Center one of two new county locations

March 14, 2010

Falls Center one of two new county locations by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- In addition to the new County of Summit Development Disabilities Board community service center that opened downtown March 1, another opened in Barberton the same... Read Story.

Inmate overdoses; execution delayed

March 14, 2010

Inmate overdoses; execution delayed by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Death Row inmate Lawrence Reynolds was back at the Ohio State Penitentiary the afternoon of March 9 and under around-the-clock observation, to prevent a repeat of what... Read Story.

RPC sponsors free seminars on new business database

March 14, 2010

RPC sponsors free seminars on new business database Record Publishing Co. is sponsoring five free seminars March 18 and 19 for area business representatives to learn how they can promote their business through a new local database, MarketplaceOhio.com. ... Read Story.

Tax deal still in works between city, schools

March 14, 2010

Tax deal still in works between city, schools by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- The city and school district continue to negotiate the particulars of a special compensation deal that is a critical component of the redevelopment agreement for the... Read Story.

Proposed boundary changes await vote of School Board

March 14, 2010

Proposed boundary changes await vote of School Board by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Sixty-five elementary students await a vote by the Board of Education to determine which school they'll attend next fall. On March 22, the Cuyahoga Falls City... Read Story.

Fourth Street fire ruled 'unintentional'

March 14, 2010

Fourth Street fire ruled 'unintentional' by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls --An early morning blaze on the city's southeast side March 4 has been ruled "unintentional," according to a fire marshal. A child playing with a cigarette lighter appears to... Read Story.

It's Charter review time again in Cuyahoga Falls

March 14, 2010

It's Charter review time again in Cuyahoga Falls by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- It's that time again. It rolls around every five years. Time to review the city's Charter. During its first meeting March 11, the city's Charter Review Commission... Read Story.

Lincoln students celebrate the spirit of the Olympics

March 14, 2010

Lincoln students celebrate the spirit of the Olympics by Phil Keren Editor Cuyahoga Falls -- The students and staff at Lincoln Elementary School celebrated the Olympics with a ceremony, games and encouraging words from a former Olympic athlete. On March... Read Story.

Village is 'a great venue' for Derby movie, says mayor

March 14, 2010

Village is 'a great venue' for Derby movie, says mayor by Phil Keren Editor Silver Lake -- Perhaps the village could be renamed Tinseltown this spring. Mayor Bernie Hovey said he thinks Silver Lake is "a great venue" to serve as one of the settings for... Read Story.

Falls man arrested on felony drug charges

March 14, 2010

Falls man arrested on felony drug charges by Phil Keren Editor Cuyahoga Falls -- A 45-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man is facing a pair of felony drug charges after he was arrested by police at an Oakwood Drive home March 5. Keith A. Wohlford is charged with... Read Story.

Another manufacturer 'unlikely' to inhabit Chrysler plant

March 14, 2010

Another manufacturer 'unlikely' to inhabit Chrysler plant by Andrew Schunk Twinsburg Bulletin Editor Twinsburg -- The Chrysler Stamping Plant on Route 82 was sold at auction March 10 for $45.5 million to Maynards Industries, a Vancouver, B.C. firm that... Read Story.

Governor stops in Brimfield on Third Frontier tour Strickland visits recycling center to review process that would turn trash into fuel

March 14, 2010

Governor stops in Brimfield on Third Frontier tour Strickland visits recycling center to review process that would turn trash into fuel by Mike Sever Record-Courier staff writer brimfield -- Developers of a process to transform plastic waste into oil... Read Story.

Litigation could stall area stormwater projects

March 14, 2010

Litigation could stall area stormwater projects by Laura Freeman Reporter Hudson -- The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District says it may not pursue stormwater projects in the city or Summit County considering their involvement in a civil complaint... Read Story.

Diagnosis is prescription for action

March 14, 2010

Diagnosis is prescription for action by Ellin Walsh Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- Negotiating life with a child on the autism spectrum has given a local mom a new purpose: advocating for those with special needs. Stacy Youssef says her son, Zane, now 13,... Read Story.

Three leaving Woodridge Local

March 14, 2010

Three leaving Woodridge Local Staff Report Peninsula -- Three faculty members are leaving Woodridge Local Schools at the end of this school year. The Woodridge Board of Education during a special meeting March 2 accepted with regrets the resignations for... Read Story.

Woodridge may name just one valedictorian a year

March 14, 2010

Woodridge may name just one valedictorian a year by Phil Keren Editor Peninsula -- The Woodridge School District may name just one valedictorian per year, instead of several, in coming school years. According to Chris Sieber, assistant principal at... Read Story.

GM to reinstate 600 dealerships slated to be cut

March 14, 2010

GM to reinstate 600 dealerships slated to be cut by Dan Strumpf Associated Press Auto Writer NEW YORK -- General Motors Co. will reinstate 661 dealerships it sought to drop from its sales network. Stow Chevrolet dealer Ron Marhofer thinks he is one of... Read Story.

City marks 10 years of smoke detector program

March 14, 2010

City marks 10 years of smoke detector program by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuyahoga Falls -- The Fire Department will continue providing smoke detectors to residents, thanks to a federal grant and City Council's approval. Council March 8 authorized the... Read Story.

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