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about 19 hours ago

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- When David Mohan became dean of the Kent State University Geauga Twinsburg campus, there were about 200 students attending at the satellite location -- known to many as the Old... Read Story.

Student, 11, doubles in Derby film

about 23 hours ago

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Next summer, one of Twinsburg's own will be on the big screen. During the filming of the upcoming movie "25 Hill" about the Akron Soap Box Derby, 11-year-old Sydney Chickos, a... Read Story.

A tough job, and zoning administrator did it

about 19 hours ago

by Andrew Schunk Editor Twinsburg Township -- Since she was hired as part-time zoning secretary in 1996, Alice Kanieski has used her considerable knowledge of the zoning code to enforce it -- a sometimes... Read Story.

Chamber's business expo to 'stay local'

about 19 hours ago

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce is hoping a new event will help boost business for local companies and make residents more aware of businesses in the city. Cindi... Read Story.

September poker runs ready to rumble

about 19 hours ago

Two upcoming poker runs will depart from Brewster's Pub at 8972 Darrow Road in Twinsburg, the first benefiting Bob Green and family and the second benefiting the Officer Joshua T. Miktarian Memorial Scholarship... Read Story.

Convicted killer of 3 asks for full pardon

about 19 hours ago

by Andrew Welsh-Huggins Associated Press Columbus -- Quentin Reeves was just 4 years old when he survived a 1994 shooting that killed three people and wounded two, including his sister. Despite his age at the... Read Story.

Funding granted to help state track sex offenders

about 19 hours ago

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Ohio will receive federal funding to create an automated system for contacting all of the state's sex offenders around the time they are required to... Read Story.

Sun setting on former farm structures?

August 30, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Developers who own the former Corbett's Farm property will be allowed to tear down an 1828 farmhouse and a 1911 barn that sit on the 82-acre property Aug. 27, but a demolition... Read Story.

State confirms school rating as 'excellent with distinction'

August 30, 2010

Twinsburg " It's official: For the fifth straight year, the school district has received the highest designation possible " for the past three years, "excellent with distinction" " on the annual state report card issued by the Ohio Department of... Read Story.

Bond continued for man charged with pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor

August 30, 2010

Akron - A Summit County magistrate has continued bond for a Haverhill Drive man who was charged July 28 with 10 counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.Magistrate John Shoemaker continued bond Aug. 25 for Nicholas J.... Read Story.

Graduation rate drops, but Ohio schools' performance improves in many areas

August 30, 2010

Columbus " Ohio's high school graduation rate dropped, and fifth-graders statewide failed to meet set standards in reading, math and... Read Story.

Grant helps city shift its focus

August 26, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- With the Chrysler Stamping Plant closed, the economic development department's focus has turned toward the $2 million loss in income tax revenue the plant has left behind. ... Read Story.

THS junior's robot takes first at OSU engineering camp

August 26, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Some people read about robots in science fiction novels or watch them on futuristic television shows. For Twinsburg High School junior Evan Smith, robots... Read Story.

President touts economic initiatives during Columbus stop

August 26, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- President Barack Obama had good news and bad news for a gathering in a Columbus-area backyard Aug. 18. On the plus side, the president touted the... Read Story.

Biden tells Toledo auto workers industry will thrive

August 26, 2010

by John Seewer Associated Press Toledo -- Vice President Joe Biden said Aug. 23 that U.S. automakers will thrive in the coming years despite the economic challenges still facing the industry. ... Read Story.

Lunching on the Square

August 25, 2010

The weather at the beginning of this week finally began to break from the heat, making it a pleasant time to eat outside, as Steve and Debbie Beardsley of Twinsburg discovered Aug.... Read Story.

Twinsburg schools place in Ohio's 'Race to the Top'

August 25, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Ohio will receive $400 million in education grants over the next four years as part of a federal initiative aimed at improving schools, and the Twinsburg... Read Story.

Marrali appointed to planning commission

August 25, 2010

Twinsburg - On Aug. 24 Council unanimously appointed Forest Lake Drive resident Nick Marrali to the Ward 1 seat on planning commission. The seat had been vacant since Don Picciano Jr. resigned July 12. Marrali was the sole applicant for the... Read Story.

Scout honors fallen firefighter with memorial garden

August 25, 2010

by Jeremy Nobile Reporter Twinsburg -- A local Boy Scout is organizing his Eagle Scout project in memory of a Twinsburg firefighter who died this spring. Justin Doe, a Life Scout in Twinsburg's Troop... Read Story.

School district looks distinguished once again

August 25, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- For the fifth straight year, the school district has received the highest designation possible -- for the past three years, "excellent with distinction" -- on the... Read Story.

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