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2 men shot during party in Fairlawn
Cancellation of Christmas not an option
Akron man killed in crash on his street
Several people hurt in Akron crash
Victim of beating in Kent last week is declared dead at Akron hospital
Police: Pennsylvania man killed misbehaving puppy before Steelers game
Akron Circle K store robbed for second time this month
KSU suspends basketball player
Akron Children's Hospital CEO, wife announce $1 million gift to support research
Blogs:
Pets:
A Dog Named Christmas – Pet for the Holidays
The Heldenfiles:
Viewing Notes
Patrick McManamon:
Of pass interference and alleged "fake" injuries
Akron Zips:
No. 1 Akron to play Stanford next
Tribe Matters:
Seven players added to Tribe’s 40-man roster
Cleveland Browns:
Audio: Mangini disputes Poteat call, accuses Lions of faking injuries
Kent State Sports:
Flashes travel to Florida Atlantic
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Gameblog: Cavs vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Buckeye Blogging:
Buckeye Football – Present and Future
Varsity Letters:
Gulley to visit Central Michigan in December
All Da King's Men:
The Onion, By Any Other Name…
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Glaring Contradictions
Akron Law Café:
Don't Try to Have Fun if you are Depressed
See Jane Style:
Vintage Chic
Car Chase:
What Automotive Thing Are You Thankful For?
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Faye Dunaway to be Evicted?
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Monique asks how to get tickets for the Polar Express.
Sound Check:
Steely Dan Plays "The Royal Scam" at E.J. Thomas Hall
HRLite House:
Personal Rant – Why I am Glad I live in NEO
Akron Gamer:
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Published on Sunday, Dec 02, 2007
Stark auditor picked as vice president
CANTON: Stark County Auditor Kim Perez was recently elected vice president of the Northeast District of the County Auditors' Association of Ohio.
The district offices work with the state auditor's association to monitor legislation affecting local taxpayers. This year, real-estate tax reform and fuel testing are expected to be important issues on the group's agenda.
Committee seeks
Healy replacement
COLUMBUS: A screening committee is accepting resumes from people interested in filling the Ohio House seat of Rep. William J. Healy II, D-Canton, who is leaving his seat in the legislature to take over as mayor of Canton.
State Rep. George Distel, D-Conneaut, is chairing the committee to recommend a replacement to the 45 members of the House Democratic Caucus. Anyone interested should send resumes to Chief of Staff Andy DiPalma at andy.dipalma@ohr.state.oh.us by the close of business Dec. 10.
Candidate interviews are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Healy represented the 52nd District, which includes Canton, Canton Township, and parts of Perry and Plain townships.
Post offices offer
extra holiday hours
Three local post offices will have extended holiday hours on the weekends of Dec. 8 and 9 and Dec. 15 and 16.
Akron's main post office, 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway, will stay open until 4 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 15.
The Fairlawn and Chapel Hill branches will offer Sunday hours, in addition to extended Saturday hours.
The Fairlawn office, 2711 West Market St., will be open until 4 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15 and from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 16.
The Chapel Hill office, 2000 Brittain Road, will be open until 6 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15 and from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16.
The U.S. Postal Service recommends that holiday deliveries to Iraq or Afghanistan be sent by Dec. 4. Mail for other overseas military personnel should be sent by Dec. 11.
Catholic group plans
awards luncheon
AKRON: The Summit Regional Council of Catholic Women will host its annual Christmas awards luncheon at noon Dec. 10 at Guy's Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road.
Sandra Delholm of St. Paul Parish will be named as the Summit region's Woman of the Year, and the Rev. Paul Schindler, pastor of St. Bernard Church, will be honored for his 13 years of spiritual guidance. The council will also honor women from 15 of its affiliate organizations.
The cost for the luncheon is $15. Mail reservations to Susie Straits, 2288 Woodpark Road, Akron, OH 44333. Make checks payable to Summit Regional Council NCCW.
Foundation gives
grant for tooth care
BARBERTON: The Aultman Foundation has awarded $3,500 to the Beacon Journal Charity Fund Inc. to be used for orthodontic treatment for children in Stark County from poor families.
The money will be spent within the next 12 months and is restricted to residents of Stark County.
The mission of the Beacon Journal Charity Fund is to provide financial assistance required to furnish orthodontic and other dental care, eyeglasses and vision care for needy and underprivileged children. In the past 10 years, the fund has provided orthodontic treatment for more than 500 children in the Greater Akron area.
Subscribers will get
delivery on holidays
All home-delivery subscribers, including weekend-only subscribers, will receive the Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve editions of the Beacon Journal.
Stark auditor picked as vice president
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