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Resident is named 'Volunteer of Year' The Western Reserve Outreach Center / Salvation Army had a volunteer appreciation reception April 21 for all of Summit County services, and the "Volunteer of the Year" award for Summit County went to John Curry of...  Read Story.

Fischer graduates basic training U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph M. Fischer has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the USAF mission, organization, and...  Read Story.

Grooms joins Army Reserve Kirsten L. Grooms has joined the U.S. Army Reserve under the Delayed Training Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days. An enlistment in...  Read Story.

Troop celebrates 'Scout Sunday' Aurora United Methodist Church and Boy Scouts of America Troop 265 celebrated Scout Sunday together on Feb. 10. Scout Sunday is celebrated each year in honor of the anniversary incorporation of the BSA in 1910. The...  Read Story.

Randall graduates Army basic training U.S. Army Pvt. Nicole M. Randall has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core...  Read Story.

Twins join Filisky family James Jr. and Tracy Filisky, of Sagamore Hills, announce the birth of their twins, Joseph Anthony and Jordan Marie Filisky. The twins were born Sept. 24, 2007, at Marymount Hospital. Joseph was born at 1:04 p.m., weighed 5...  Read Story.

Peters to report for basic training Adam R. Peters has joined the U.S. Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the...  Read Story.

Dalton graduates basic training at Lackland AFB Air Force Airman Andrew S. Dalton has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the air force mission,...  Read Story.

Amy Burkholder, of Garrettsville, daughter of Marjorie and Ron Burkholder of Sagamore Hills and Andover, respectively, and Keary Knerem, of Garrettsville, son of Elaine and Keary Knerem Sr. of Twinsburg, announce their engagement. The bride-elect, a...  Read Story.

Local man graduates basic combat training U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. John E. Zsoldos has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and...  Read Story.

Frejofsky joins Army Reserves Abby M. Frejofsky has joined the U.S. Army Reserve under the Delayed Training Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days. An enlistment...  Read Story.

Brabson completes basic training Navy Seaman Sean A. Brabson, son of Thia M. and Mark W. Brabson of Macedonia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Brabson completed a...  Read Story.

Grigger, Serrin exchange vows Elizabeth Grigger and Paul Serrin were united in marriage Sept. 1, 2007, at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Pam Kelly from Christ the King Church. The bride is the daughter of Bill and...  Read Story.

Sorenson, McFarland to trade vows in 2008 Bob and Michele McFarland of Twinsburg announce the engagement of their son, Brian McFarland, to Aimee Sorenson, daughter of Earl and Susan Sorenson of New Brighton, Minn. McFarland is a graduate of R.B....  Read Story.

Twinsburg grad finishes basic training U.S. Army Reserve Pfc. Leonard P. Vella has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the army mission, history, tradition and...  Read Story.

Gregg graduates basic training U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Sean M. Gregg has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the army mission, history, tradition and core...  Read Story.

Tony and Marge Sasala were introduced to one another on the steps of the Twinsburg Congregational Church in August of 1956. Tony was a Twinsburg Police officer, and he asked Marge to the Police Department's Christmas...  Read Story.

Everett and Shirley Snyder of Sagamore Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Vanessa Lynne to James Robert Gliha of Aurora, son of William and Kathy Vitez of Auburn. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of...  Read Story.

Al and Betty Kollman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 26. They were united in marriage at the First Congregational Church in Twinsburg on July 26, 11947. Al and Betty have been lifelong...  Read Story.

by Shannon Allen Reporter Twinsburg -- Twinsburg Home Days brought in all the expected excitement and more last weekend with tasty food, entertaining music, beautiful weather and of course, a great turnout. "I will tell you without a doubt, this was our...  Read Story.