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Investigator testifies barricades, traps found in home of murder suspect

about 22 hours ago

Akron " Investigators discovered barricaded doors and faux booby traps in the residence of murder suspect Matthew Terrion on April 30, 2009, the day after his wife was shot and killed in her Deer Run apartment, an investigator testified today. Bureau of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Mark Koller said... Read Story.

Green projects on city's plate

March 11, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Two of the priciest of some 20 green projects to be completed by a Wisconsin energy consultant, projects that are expected to cut down on city expenses, will go before city... Read Story.

Murder trial resumes after request for manslaughter plea rejected

about 23 hours ago

Akron " Prosecutors March 9 rejected a request by Matthew Terrion and his attorneys to allow Terrion to plead guilty to manslaughter in the April 2009 shooting death of his estranged wife, and the murder trial resumed March 10 in Summit County Court of Common... Read Story.

Student's essay aims to 'Stop the Hate'

March 11, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- An R.B. Chamberlin Middle School student's winning essay has earned the school's eighth-graders a field trip to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood. Chidera... Read Story.

Library to close Harvard Road branch this month

March 11, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Library officials cited low circulation as the main reason the Harvard Road branch of the Twinsburg Public Library will close March 31. Library Director Laura... Read Story.

Twinsburg library releases Annual Financial Report

March 11, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- The library recently released its 2009 Annual Financial Report to the public. Total receipts for 2009 were $3.1 million, compared to 2008 receipts of $2.35... Read Story.

RPC sponsors free seminars online

March 11, 2010

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. "It's pretty... Read Story.

Liquidator top bidder for Chrysler plant

March 11, 2010

TWINSBURG A Canadian liquidator that sells surplus industrial equipment offered the top bid for a Chrysler plant in northeast Ohio.Maynards Industries Ltd. of Vancouver bid $45.5 million in Wednesday's auction in New York for the... Read Story.

Two bids received for Chrysler plant

March 11, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- City officials have learned there are two bidders competing to buy the Chrysler Stamping Plant, though the identity of the second bidder is not yet known. Community Planning... Read Story.

State notes village's clean audit for 2007, 2008

March 11, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Reminderville -- There were no major problems found in the village's financial records for the 2007 and 2008 fiscal years, according to an audit released March 4 by the Ohio... Read Story.

Death row inmate admits he took drugs; execution delayed

March 11, 2010

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... Read Story.

Chrysler plant sells for $45.5 million

March 10, 2010

by Andrew Schunk Editor Twinsburg " The Chrysler Stamping Plant on Route 82 sold for $45.5 million to an unnamed bidder March 10, and the winning bid will be presented to a judge with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York March... Read Story.

Offering praise, perspective

March 5, 2010

The Sanctuary of Praise at 8788 Hadden Road in Twinsburg celebrated Black History Month recently with speakers, dancing and other praise-based performances. Each year the church celebrates the accomplishments of African Americans with an end-of-the-month gathering at the... Read Story.

Measure in response to health care reform

March 5, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus " Voters would decide whether to amend the state constitution to stop the federal government from requiring individuals and employers to purchase health insurance, under a resolution introduced in the Ohio... Read Story.

Defense requests own investigator

March 4, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Akron -- A judge says she'll need to know exactly why a criminal investigator should be appointed in the trial of Ashford Thompson before she grants the defense's request for one. ... Read Story.

Salaries static through 2011

March 4, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- No salaried city employee will receive a raise for the next two years, through 2011, as Council voted to keep salaries at 2009 rates in light of the down economy. No increases in... Read Story.

Judge denies motion to suppress in 2009 apartment shooting case

March 4, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg " A Summit County Court judge has denied a motion by a Glenwillow man to suppress statements made to law enforcement officials following his arrest for the murder of his estranged... Read Story.

City chooses 3 access channels to stay in basic cable package

March 4, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Time Warner Cable customers with basic cable packages will lose three local access channels by next month. Cable 9, as well as the city's Channel 27... Read Story.

Two charged after chase involving village woman's car

March 4, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Medina -- A Cleveland man and a Cuyahoga Falls man were arrested early on Feb. 25 after police say they broke into a gas station, fled from authorities and set fire to... Read Story.

Discover who -- or what -- resides in museum

March 4, 2010

The Twinsburg Historical Society Museum was "under investigation" by Greg and Kathy Feketik, as well as other members of the World Paranormal Investigators, on Feb. 26. Their findings... Read Story.

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