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LOCAL NEWS ONE-WEEK ARCHIVE

• Judge allows sale of Girl Scouts camps to proceed
  Visiting judge turns down request by parents group to block council’s decision
  ( By Phil Trexler
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/24/2012 3:06 PM EDT )
• Akron Zoo opening new reef exhibit
  ( By Paula Schleis
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/24/2012 10:50 PM EDT )
• Stark County paid Lake Township’s tab in fight over police levy
  Assistant county prosecutors fight to uphold disputed election results
  ( By Nancy Molnar
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/24/2012 10:50 PM EDT )
• Ohio Supreme Court refuses to overturn reversal of most convictions in Evergreen case
  Ohio Supreme Court declines to hear Evergreen fraud case
  ( By Ed Meyer
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/24/2012 3:07 PM EDT )
• Reactions differ to closing of West Akron street; some mad, others glad about decision
  Lack of traffic south of Market pleases residents; others mad
  ( By Stephanie Warsmith
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/24/2012 10:50 PM EDT )
• Kent State University Museum receives record donation
  Alumnus’s gift will support maintenance of museum’s fashion collection
  ( By Marchae Grair
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/24/2012 9:56 AM EDT )
• Akron Early College math educator is Teacher of the Year
  Math educator coaches bridge-building team
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  Beacon Journal staff report 5/24/2012 10:22 PM EDT )
• Local news briefs — May 25
  ( 5/24/2012 10:22 PM EDT )
• Area deaths — May 25
  ( 5/24/2012 10:22 PM EDT )
• Students “pay back” with community service
  Graduating seniors never tire of helping in annual city event
  ( By Kathy Antoniotti
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/23/2012 11:16 PM EDT )
• Little opposition to requested zone change for assisted-living complex in Green
  Neighbor of Boettler Road property opposes rezoning; others from Green welcome proposal
  ( By George W. Davis
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/23/2012 10:44 PM EDT )
• Buchtel student’s mother pleads case in wrongful death lawsuit
  Woman states case in wrongful-death lawsuit
  ( By Ed Meyer
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/23/2012 11:26 PM EDT )
• Lake Twp. officials hopeful for early start to untangle state Route 619
  Lake trustee says need becomes ‘desperate’ with store’s opening
  ( By Kathy Antoniotti
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/23/2012 11:26 PM EDT )
• Stow-Munroe Falls students hear message from Jim Tressel
  Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel challenges class to make difference in world
  ( By Heather Beyer
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/23/2012 11:16 PM EDT )
• Bob Dyer: How many police officers does it take to calm grandmother?
  ( By Bob Dyer
  Beacon Journal columnist 5/23/2012 11:15 PM EDT )
• Local news briefs - May 24
  ( 5/23/2012 11:16 PM EDT )
• Twinsburg firefighters train to predict deadly ‘flashovers’
  Deadly ‘flashovers’ are subject of instruction
  ( By Gina Mace
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/23/2012 11:15 PM EDT )
• Midterm Ohio budget heads to governor’s desk
  Bill includes $13.5 million in spending cuts, funding to regulate exotic animals
  ( By Andrew Welsh-Huggins
  Associated Press 5/23/2012 11:15 PM EDT )
• Area deaths
  ( 5/23/2012 10:46 PM EDT )
• Phyllis Cottle is again fighting for her life
  Blinded rape victim of 1984 undergoes cancer surgery after surprising diagnosis
  ( By Jewell Cardwell
  Beacon Journal columnist 5/22/2012 10:49 PM EDT )
• Summit deputies save drowning child in Arizona
  ( By Rick Armon
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/22/2012 9:38 AM EDT )
• Service to Tuskegee Airmen remembered at party for longtime Akron dentist
  Former dentist Killings watches movie in hospice
  ( By Marilyn Miller
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/23/2012 9:01 AM EDT )
• Dreams take flight on entrepreneurship field trip
  ( By John Higgins
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/23/2012 1:41 AM EDT )
• Fire destroys building at Akron apartment complex
  Blaze contained to community facility and rental office at apartment complex
  (
  Beacon Journal staff report 5/22/2012 8:52 AM EDT )
• LaRose introduces meth bill
  After drug-related death of toddler, legislation’s goal is to protect citizens
  ( 5/23/2012 9:01 AM EDT )
• Local news briefs - May 23
  ( 5/23/2012 9:01 AM EDT )
• Area deaths — May 22
  ( 5/23/2012 9:01 AM EDT )
• Green schools’ finances forecast in black through 2017
  Treasurer reports to board that district expects to have positive fund balance through fiscal 2017
  ( By George W. Davis
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/23/2012 9:01 AM EDT )
• Here's how chips stack up at new Ohio casinos
  Toledo’s Hollywood Casino prepares to roll dice less than a month after opening of Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
  ( By Rick Armon
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/22/2012 3:05 AM EDT )
• West Bartges Street bridge getting splash of color
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  Beacon Journal staff report 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Televangelist Rex Humbard's brother, the Rev. Clement Humbard, dies at 89
  Televangelist’s brother led church of his own in Austintown for years
  ( By Colette M. Jenkins
  Beacon Journal religion writer 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Bob Dyer: Lively death notices a treat
  ( By Bob Dyer
  Beacon Journal columnist 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Bagged lettuce recall due to listeria concerns hits Akron-area stores
  Produce sold at local Giant Eagle stores; customers get calls
  ( By Lisa Abraham
  Beacon Journal food writer 5/21/2012 1:05 PM EDT )
• Akron man killed in Bath Township crash
  (
  Beacon Journal staff report 5/22/2012 8:42 AM EDT )
• Ohio Turnpike to lower caps on management salaries
  (
  Associated Press 5/22/2012 7:35 AM EDT )
• Area deaths - May 22
  ( 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Memorabilia salvaged from Zeppe’s fire in Hudson
  ( By Mary Ann Ferguson-Rich
  Special to the Beacon Journal 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Environmentalists criticize Ohio drilling rules
  Groups testify on bill, seek more well details, right to appeal permits
  ( By Julie Carr Smyth
  Associated Press 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Local news briefs — May 21
  ( 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Fewer students missing graduation because of OGT
  Number failing OGT
in Akron drops from 95 in 2007 to 10 in 2012
  ( By John Higgins
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Akron increases arts funding for second year
  Amount is more than 2011, less than 2009. Nonprofits, companies bring total to $400,000
  ( By Stephanie Warsmith
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/22/2012 12:14 AM EDT )
• Donations sought for recent influx of refugees to Akron
  Donations of basic items sought for recent influx of Bhutanese, Burmese immigrants who are starting over in Akron area with the aid of the nonprofit International Institute
  ( By Stephanie Warsmith
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/20/2012 11:36 PM EDT )
• Laughing to live longer
  Local club gets giggling in Akron’s Hardesty Park as members celebrate 10th anniversary
  ( By Jewell Cardwell
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/21/2012 12:15 AM EDT )
• Area residents offer emotional stories about their lives as Beacon Journal, UA explore tough issues
  Project’s focus group shares feelings about the issues currently affecting society
  ( By Dave Scott
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 11:07 PM EDT )
• Jewell Cardwell: Hot tea and cool beginnings
  Sister2Sister project helps students learn about polite society
  ( By Jewell Cardwell
  Beacon Journal columnist 5/21/2012 12:16 AM EDT )
• Summit County probate race heating up early
  Republicans say contribution to Stormer campaign appears improper, but Democrats say nothing is wrong with funding
  ( By Rick Armon and Stephanie Warsmith
  Beacon Journal staff writers 5/20/2012 11:35 PM EDT )
• Charity events — week of May 21
  ( 5/21/2012 12:15 AM EDT )
• Akron area’s air less sooty
  Ohio EPA slated to hold public hearing today about compliance with 2006 federal standards
  ( By Bob Downing
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/21/2012 12:15 AM EDT )
• Local news briefs — May 20
  ( 5/21/2012 12:15 AM EDT )
• Institute seeking donations for refugees
  ( 5/20/2012 11:20 PM EDT )
• Peninsula is getting new Trail Mix store
  ( By Bob Downing
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 10:27 PM EDT )
• Lake patrols might be reduced
  New Franklin considers options in face of losing Portage Lakes policing
  ( By Kathy Antoniotti
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 11:07 PM EDT )
• Bob Dyer: New texting law way too wimpy
  ( By Bob Dyer
  Beacon Journal columnist 5/19/2012 10:26 PM EDT )
• America Today project seeks citizen involvement
  ( 5/19/2012 11:29 PM EDT )
• Middle and high school students race the cars that they built
  Gravity Racing Challenge promotes school lessons
  ( By Colette M. Jenkins
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 10:26 PM EDT )
• Summit to celebrate Towpath Trail
  Day of races, hikes and canal history to end with Guthrie concert
  (
  Beacon Journal staff report 5/19/2012 10:29 PM EDT )
• Texting-while-driving citations rarely written in Summit
  Prohibition against drivers enforced twice. State ban awaits signature of governor
  ( By Rick Armon
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 10:26 PM EDT )
• Retired from teaching, 57, she lives frugally and comfortably
  ( 5/19/2012 11:29 PM EDT )
• America Today Project: Six share recession experiences
  (
  Beacon Journal staff report 5/19/2012 11:07 PM EDT )
• From $250,000 income to $50,000, family lifestyle had to change
  ( 5/19/2012 11:29 PM EDT )
• Father of five lost good job, divorced, was homeless, can’t afford the bus
  ( 5/19/2012 11:29 PM EDT )
• Mother pinching pennies
  ( 5/19/2012 10:23 PM EDT )
• Millionaire finished high school after Army, said motivation is key to success
  ( 5/19/2012 10:23 PM EDT )
• Businessman cuts his own pay as he asks employees to do the same
  ( 5/19/2012 10:23 PM EDT )
• UPA Arts Fair cancelled, to return next year
  Organization short on personnel, looking to retool event. Artspace USA partnership brings hope for future projects
  ( By Betty Lin-Fisher
  Beacon Journal business writer 5/19/2012 10:26 PM EDT )
• Area deaths
  ( 5/19/2012 9:47 PM EDT )
• Gamblers can ban themselves from Ohio casinos
  Mayfield Heights man is first compulsive gambler in state 
to sign up for a lifetime ban 
from casinos opening in Ohio
  ( By Rick Armon
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 12:38 AM EDT )
• Bees and butterflies pollinate young minds
  ( By John Higgins
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/18/2012 11:22 PM EDT )
• Ohio to release major study on gambling
  Survey conducted by KSU examines habits, attitudes before new Ohio casinos
  ( By Rick Armon
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/19/2012 12:38 AM EDT )
• Flash mob starts celebration
  Flash mob leads way to commemorate record-breaking $925,549 harvest
  ( By Marisha A. Daniels
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/18/2012 11:22 PM EDT )
• Jewell Cardwell: Andy Holcomb’s guitar to get paint job
  ( By Jewell Cardwell
  Beacon Journal columnist 5/18/2012 11:21 PM EDT )
• Summit elections board to hold hearing on City Council newsletter; council president, other top city leaders to be subpoenaed
  Several Akron officials will receive subpoenas
  ( By Stephanie Warsmith
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/18/2012 11:21 PM EDT )
• Local news briefs - May 19
  ( 5/18/2012 11:22 PM EDT )
• Buddhist nun to help others develop a compassionate heart
  ( By Colette M. Jenkins
  Beacon Journal religion writer 5/18/2012 11:22 PM EDT )
• Eastbound lanes of I-277/U.S. 224 to reopen
  Detour creates traffic snarls during rush hour; state to close westbound lanes for four weeks
  ( By Rick Armon
  Beacon Journal staff writer 5/18/2012 11:21 PM EDT )
• Area deaths
  ( 5/18/2012 10:23 PM EDT )