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• Beer notes: Thirsty Dog opening brewpub in Cleveland; new brews available; Brew and BBQ at Cedar Point

  30-05-2017 23:58
  
  Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is jumping back into the brewpub game.The Akron production brewery is opening a brewpub in the Flats East Bank development in downtown Cleveland.“We’re excited to be joining the Cleveland beer scene,” Thirsty Dog co-owner John Najeway said. “It’s always been on the forefront of Ohio craft beer.”The brewery is coming full circle with the opening. Thirsty Dog started out in 1997 as a brewpub (a restaurant and brewery) in the Canton area a
  
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• Mushroom exhibit sprouts up this weekend at the Seiberling Nature Realm

  30-05-2017 23:51
  
  Check.And check.Every so often I have to publicly admit there’s a spot or two that I have yet to visit in spite of having spent nearly two decades at the Beacon Journal.I had never stepped inside the JAR at the University of Akron until Medina High School had its graduation there a couple weekends ago and we watched our son Ryan proudly walk across the stage.With nearly 600 graduates, Medina, like other area high schools, travels to Akron to find a space big enough to hold all of the proud
  
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• ODOT to close ramp onto I-77 in Akron

  30-05-2017 22:38
  
  The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the ramp from state Route 261/Vernon Odom Boulevard to Interstate 77 southbound in Akron from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday to make concrete pavement repairs.The southbound portion of the highway between the Kenmore leg of Interstate 76 and just north of Route 261/Vernon Odom also will be reduced to one lane.The road work and closures, which is weather dependent, are part of a $2.2 million project to make concrete pavement repairs on the highway.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of purging voters in Ohio

  30-05-2017 22:36
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether Ohio’s Secretary of State has acted lawfully in removing hundreds of thousands of names from the state’s voter registry. Supreme Court justices agreed Tuesday morning to hear Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute. In determining whether Secretary of State Jon Husted has been overzealous in his duty to maintain the voting rolls, state and federal courts have given differing opinions, setting the stage for the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in
  
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• Former Green Little League president gets suspended prison sentence, probation for theft from league

  30-05-2017 22:18
  
  A former Green Little League president received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and two years of probation Tuesday for stealing from the league.Timothy McCloud, 46, of Green, pleaded guilty in Summit County Common Pleas Court last month to grand theft, a fourth-degree felony.Along with the suspended prison sentence and probation, Judge Christine Croce sentenced McCloud to 250 hours of community service and ordered that he have no contact with any charitable youth organization during his pr
  
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• Medical examiner releases names of two girls struck and killed by vehicle in Coventry Twp.

  30-05-2017 21:07
  
  The Summit County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the two Coventry Middle School students who were fatally struck by a vehicle late Sunday afternoon along South Main Street in Coventry Township.Taylor Galloway, 14, of Akron and Amber Thoma, 14, of Coventry died from their injuries.A 15-year-old male classmate was seriously injured in the crash. Another boy from the school was with the group and was not injured.According to release Tuesday from the Summit County Sheriff’s Off
  
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• Congressional redistricting in Ohio takes another step toward ballot

  30-05-2017 19:24
  
  COLUMBUS: A proposed constitutional amendment that would change the way Ohio draws congressional districts has cleared another hurdle on its way to the state ballot.The Ohio Ballot Board certified the measure on Tuesday as a single issue. The decision clears backers to begin collecting the 305,591 signatures — 10 percent of the total vote cast for governor in 2014 — needed to place the issue before Ohio voters.As part of the total number of signatures needed to place the measure on t
  
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• Star Student finalist: Rachel Wood (Wooster High School)

  30-05-2017 18:04
  
  Rachel Wood Wooster High SchoolGPA: 4.0 Rank: First out of 287College: The Catholic University of AmericaIntended major(s): English and theologySocial media site(s) you use the most: SnapchatApple or Android: AppleFavorite subject: EnglishPerson(s) — other than parent(s) — who were biggest influence on you and why: My two older brothers, Paul and David, have always inspired me to work hard, have fun, and be generous with others. I have had many wonderful English teachers, but two in
  
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• Star Student finalist: Georgia Van Fossen (Highland High School)

  30-05-2017 18:03
  
  Georgia Van Fossen Highland High SchoolGPA: 4.460 Rank: 11th out of 285College: Ohio State UniversityIntended major(s): BusinessSocial media site(s) you use the most: InstagramApple or Android: AppleFavorite subject: CalculusPerson(s) — other than parent(s) — who were biggest influence on you and why: My calculus teacher, Mr. Damon, who taught me true courage, and my friend, Mrs. Sommer, who is gentle, kind and fun with her wisdom and wonderful advice. She is the woman I aspire to be
  
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• Star Student finalist: Ishani Tripathy (Jackson High School)

  30-05-2017 18:02
  
  Ishani Tripathy Jackson High SchoolGPA: 5.3 Rank: (school does not rank)College: Case Western Reserve UniversityIntended major(s): Materials science engineeringSocial media site(s) you use the most: Instagram and TwitterApple or Android: AppleFavorite subject: A.P. chemistry, A.P. calculus and A.P. economicsPerson(s) — other than parent(s) — who were biggest influence on you and why: Malala Yousafzai. Despite having an “eventful” childhood filled with blood, war and viole
  
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• Star Student finalist: Alyssa Suto (Ravenna High School)

  30-05-2017 18:01
  
  Alyssa Suto Ravenna High SchoolGPA: 3.968 Rank: Second out of 176College: Kent State UniversityIntended major(s): Environmental sciencesSocial media site(s) you use the most: InstagramApple or Android: AppleFavorite subject: MathPerson(s) — other than parent(s) — who were biggest influence on you and why: Kayla Montgomery, we grew up together until her family moved away. She is a very good athlete but was diagnosed with MS. Even on her worst days, she has never stopped trying or give
  
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• Akron police investigating double shooting at family gathering; injuries don’t appear life-threatening

  30-05-2017 17:49
  
  Akron police are investigating a double shooting that happened shortly before midnight Monday at a family gathering on Rosamond Avenue.An argument started at the gathering and a suspect fires several shots, striking two people. A 22-year-old woman was shot in the back and taken by a friend to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. A 29-year-old man was struck in the upper leg and transported to Akron City Hospital. Their injuries don’t appear to be life-threatening, according to the Akro
  
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• Akron woman says she was hit, run over by ATV

  30-05-2017 17:40
  
  A 44-year-old Akron woman told police she was hit and run over by four people driving an all-terrain vehicle Sunday night.The woman said she confronted four people in a yellow ATV who were fighting with her children about 8:30 p.m. in front of their Sharon Street home. She said the driver knocked her to the ground and ran her over. The driver then fled, according to the Akron Police Department’s daily report.The woman was taken to Akron City Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.No de
  
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• Woodlin wraps up Washington County graduations

  30-05-2017 16:00 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  The final Washington County school held their high school graduation and eighth grade continuation on Saturday, May 27.
  
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• Otis seniors accept their diplomas

  30-05-2017 15:57 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  On Friday, May 26, Otis High School held graduation for 13 seniors.The Otis Junior and High School band performed the processional and then played "The National Anthem.
  
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• Explosion, fire rocks The Winery at Wolf Creek in Copley Township

  30-05-2017 15:56
  
  COPLEY TWP.: Township firefighters and police responded to an explosion and fire at 7:12 a.m. Tuesday at The Winery at Wolf Creek.The fire was contained to the distillery portion of the property at 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road.No one was injured, including the owner who was at the scene when the explosion happened, Fire Chief Michael Benson said in a news release.A damage estimate isn’t yet available and the cause of the explosion is under investigation. The state fire marshal’s
  
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• Fair Board working to finalize fair book

  30-05-2017 15:53 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  Washington County Fair Board met on Monday, May 22 with only two board members present, Chairman Phil Sims and Rob Frick.
  
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• Gemma's Crossing ready for business

  30-05-2017 15:51 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  Rick and Jean Glosson have done it once again. The Glosson's transformed the vacant, run-down building formerly known as the Akron Motel, into a fully functioning motel, now known as Gemma's Crossing.
  
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• Former U.S. Attorney Steve Dettelbach running for Ohio attorney general

  30-05-2017 15:47
  
  COLUMBUS: Former U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach announced a run for Ohio attorney general on Tuesday, giving Democrats one of their strongest chances next year to cut into Republicans’ total hold on state government.Though a novice to elective politics, Dettelbach, 51, of Cleveland, has spent 20 years as a federal prosecutor, arguing cases against corruption, drug trafficking and terrorism. He served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio from 2009 to 2016 and also has done st
  
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• Gear up for the Akron Elks Poker Run

  30-05-2017 15:46 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  Get your cars, trucks and motorcycles ready for some long driving on Saturday, June 10.The Akron Elks are hosting the 16th Annual Motorcycle and Car Poker Run, with registration beginning at 8 a.
  
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• AVFD hosting District Races this Sunday

  30-05-2017 15:44 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  The Akron Volunteer Fire Department is set to play host of the Northeast Colorado Firefighters Association (NECFFA) District Races on Sunday, June 4.
  
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• Furrow returns to Washington County as Undersheriff

  30-05-2017 15:42 via akronnewsreporter.com
  
  "I have come full circle in a way and I am really glad to be back in Washington County," Robbie Furrow, the new Washington County Undersheriff, said.
  
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• Suspect in hit-skip accident reportedly tries to outwit Canal Fulton police with note

  30-05-2017 15:30
  
  CANAL FULTON: A motorist who allegedly smashed into a mailbox and catch basin last week tried to outwit police by leaving a note on the damaged and inoperable car.The driver abandoned the vehicle about 700 feet from the accident with a note saying: “Be back soon. Power steering went out.”It apparently wasn’t too difficult to match the damage to the car to the accident scene.The crash, which occurred May 24 at Summer Evening Drive and Elm Ridge Avenue, was captured on video and
  
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• Akron man walks into hospital after being shot in chest

  30-05-2017 15:09
  
  An Akron man walked into Cleveland Clinic Akron General hospital on Saturday night and reported being shot in the chest.Robert D. Johnson, 26, whose injuries didn’t appear life-threatening, couldn’t provide any details other than the shooting occurred between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Market and North Arlington streets, Akron police said.Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call detectives at 330-375-2490.
  
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• Akron police: Woman slashes friend for not stealing vodka

  30-05-2017 14:42
  
  A woman is accused of slashing a friend’s forearm with a hook knife after he refused to steal a bottle of vodka from an Akron grocery store.Valerie J. Isabell, 41, who has no permanent address, was charged with felonious assault.She and a male acquaintance were walking in the 600 block of East Market Street at 8 p.m. Saturday and she wanted the man to steal vodka, Akron police said. When he refused, she slashed him, police said.The man walked into a fast-food restaurant and called police.
  
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• Motorist tries to outwit Canal Fulton cops with note

  30-05-2017 14:41
  
  CANAL FULTON: A motorist who smashed into a mailbox and catch basin last week tried to outwit police by leaving a note on the damaged and inoperable car.The driver abandoned the vehicle about 700 feet from the accident with a note saying: “Be back soon. Power steering went out.”It apparently wasn’t too difficult to match the damage to the car to the accident scene.The crash, which occurred May 24 at Summer Evening Drive and Elm Ridge Avenue, was captured on video and police pos
  
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• Firefighters at scene at The Winery at Wolf Creek

  30-05-2017 14:41
  
  COPLEY TWP.: Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland Massillon Road.Officials said Cleveland Massillon Road is closed and several area departments have sent mutual aid.Further details were not immediately available.
  
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• Tallmadge schools looking at deficit

  30-05-2017 13:41
  
  TALLMADGE: The city school district is spending more money than it’s taking in, the Tallmadge Express reports.School Treasurer Jeff Hostetler estimated in the latest five-year forecast that the district will be out of money in the 2020 fiscal year.“Our expenditures have exceeded our revenue and once that happens it’s only a matter of time — unless you get an influx of new state revenue — until the inevitable comes and a potential levy would be needed,” he told
  
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• Goodyear kicks off new week of volunteering with aim of greater community involvement

  30-05-2017 02:18
  
  Goodyear on Thursday begins a week of volunteering in the Akron area that will involve more than 1,100 of its local employees.The program, part of what the company calls the Goodyear BetterFuture social responsibility platform, is a major step up for the Akron tire maker.The effort, which Goodyear says is its first weeklong volunteer program, is aimed at doing greater good in the community while also encouraging as many employees as possible to find ways to donate their time and expertise.Over t
  
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• Regional news briefs — May 30, 2017

  30-05-2017 00:44
  
  AKRONSwirsky plans ward meetingAKRON: Councilman Rich Swirsky’s regular monthly ward meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday will be held outside Angel Falls Coffee Co., 792 W. Market St., to discuss Summit Stage Fest.The series of short, outdoor theater performances will be scattered around Highland Square on Saturday. Participating artist Kris Carter, production groups and retired Summit County Common Pleas Judge Jane Bond will discuss the acts and locations.Volunteers are needed. To sign up, con
  
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• Artist with five years of sobriety creates medal for recovering addicts

  30-05-2017 00:39
  
  On any given day, you can find Jamie Lassiter-White creating art.On some days she works as a pewter production artist, and on others, she works children’s events for the business she founded, Chroma Fun Face Painting.But the work that holds a special place in Lassiter-White’s heart is her position as a residential supervisor at the IBH Addiction Recovery Center, where she teaches recovering addicts how to channel their troubles into intricate doodles called Zentangles.“There is
  
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• Tallmadge’s Memorial Day is a time of reflection

  30-05-2017 00:29
  
  Michael and Susan Andrews figure they have been to most of the Memorial Day celebrations in Tallmadge going back to 1975 when they moved to the small Summit County city.Mike, veterinarian at Tallmadge Animal Hospital, was also an Army veterinarian from 1968-’69 in the Vietnam War, where his responsibilities included rabies research and helping keep military dogs healthy. Memorial Day means many things to him but in particular freedom, Mike said Monday as he and his wife waited for the city
  
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