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$5 million renewal levy for schools heads to November ballot

July 14, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg -- Voters will be asked to renew a $5 million renewal levy for the Twinsburg School District this November. The measure would not raise taxes for school... Read Story.

Two rezonings sent to November ballot

June 17, 2010

Twinsburg -- Voters in November will be asked to decide on two rezoning issues, one that, if approved, would pave the way for a cluster home development off Ravenna Road and another that, if approved, would increase... Read Story.

Two rezonings head to November ballot

June 9, 2010

Twinsburg " Voters in November will be asked to decide on two rezoning issues, one that, if approved, would pave the way for a cluster home development off Ravenna Road and another that, if approved, would increase the amount of industrial property in the... Read Story.

Voters approve Akron-Summit library levy

May 6, 2010

by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Voters were willing to keep paying to support the Akron-Summit County Library system May 4, when they voted overwhelmingly to approve Issue 16, a 1.4-mill replacement levy to fund the library's operations for the next five... Read Story.

Democrats choose O'Neill for November in U.S. House 14 race

May 4, 2010

Twinsburg " Chagrin Falls resident Bill O'Neill will face off with incumbent Steven LaTourette (R-Bainbridge) and Willoughby Libertarian candidate John Jelenic in the U.S. House of Representative's 14th Congressional District race in November. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County Board of... Read Story.

Voters approve issue banning medical waste incineration

May 4, 2010

Twinsburg " Voters have chosen to ban the incineration of medical waste in the city. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections, Issue 20 passed 991 votes to 376 (72.49 percent to 27.51... Read Story.

Three vie for Democratic spot in District 14

April 22, 2010

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Voters must choose between three Democratic candidates to run in the U.S. House of Representative's 14th Congressional District race in November. Dale Blanchard (D-Solon), John... Read Story.

Issue 16 would stave off library cuts in Summit County

April 22, 2010

by Amanda Harnocz Reporter The Akron-Summit County Public Libraries are seeking a 1.4-mill replacement levy May 4, and if it doesn't pass, all 17 branches, including the Nordonia Hills Branch, could... Read Story.

Husted, O'Brien vie for GOP Secretary of State candidacy

April 22, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Jon Husted has spent the past decade in the Ohio Legislature, including four years as Speaker of the Ohio House. Sandra O'Brien was Ashtabula County... Read Story.

Four Republicans seek spot on ballot for County Council

April 22, 2010

by Jeff Saunders Reporter Summit County -- Four Republicans are on the May 4 primary ballot, seeking a chance to represent their party in challenging for three Summit County Council at-large seats... Read Story.

Issue 1 would continue state's Third Frontier program

April 15, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Ohio voters will decide next month whether to allow the state to borrow $700 million to continue a much-praised high-tech jobs initiative. Issue 1... Read Story.

Issue 2 would relocate casino to west side of Columbus

April 15, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Issue 2 on the May primary ballot would allow an already approved casino in Columbus to relocate from a site near downtown to the west side. And it... Read Story.

Few surprises among statewide candidate races

March 4, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- More than 30 candidates submitted petitions to appear on the May primary ballot, setting up contests in a handful of statewide races. Republicans have primary... Read Story.

Three file petitions for Senate District 27 seat

March 4, 2010

by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- Three people have filed to run for state Senate District 27 this fall for the term begins Jan. 1, 2011. Those filing petitions with the Summit County Board of... Read Story.

Five file for U.S. House 14

February 18, 2010

Five candidates have filed to run in the May 4 primary election for the U.S. House of Representative's 14th Congressional... Read Story.

Newly-elected Trustee outspent all candidates

December 3, 2009

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg Township -- Three of four candidates vying for the two Trustee seats Nov. 3 filed pre-general election campaign finance reports with the Summit County Board of... Read Story.

Voters defeat Issue 4, retain elected county engineer

November 12, 2009

Summit County -- Voters will continue to decide who will be responsible for county bridges, roads and other infrastructure, after rejecting a bid to put the county... Read Story.

One incumbent, three newcomers elected to Reminderville Council

November 12, 2009

Reminderville -- A familiar face will stay on Council and three newcomers will be added. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County... Read Story.

Three incumbents lose in City Council races

November 12, 2009

Twinsburg -- There will be two new faces on Council next year, after three incumbents lost their bids for seats on the legislature Nov. 3. According to final but unofficial... Read Story.

Could take year for veterans to get bonuses from Issue 1

November 12, 2009

Could take year for veterans to get bonuses from Issue 1 by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- It likely will be at least a year before veterans of recent and ongoing military conflicts in Iraq and the Middle East to receive state bonus payments... Read Story.

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