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March 14, 2010

Wishful thinking? RPC Photo / Marsha McKenna With springlike temperatures these past few days, these “residents” on Munroe Falls Avenue in Munroe Falls face a dubious future. However, it is Northeast Ohio, so don’t count... Read Story.

Stow's budget approved; no layoffs planned

March 14, 2010

Stow's budget approved; no layoffs planned by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- Cutting more than $300,000 from the city's 2010 proposed budget, but no more layoffs, would be a result of a five-part plan introduced by Mayor Karen Fritschel and the... Read Story. 1 comment

Expo to showcase community in April

March 14, 2010

Expo to showcase community in April by Marsha McKenna Senior Editor Stow -- With less than a month to go, things are falling into place for the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce Community Showcase set for April 10 and 11. Put on by the Chamber, the... Read Story.

Marhofer awaiting news on franchise

March 14, 2010

Marhofer awaiting news on franchise by Dan Strumpf Associated Press Auto Writer New York -- General Motors Co. will reinstate 661 dealerships it sought to drop from its sales network. Stow Chevrolet dealer Ron Marhofer thinks he is one of them, but he... Read Story.

No last-minute cuts made on golf course, parks department

March 14, 2010

No last-minute cuts made on golf course, parks department by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- Expenses at Fox Den Golf Course will not be cut by 3 percent in 2010. Funding for the Stow Parks and Recreation Department will not be cut 3 percent across... Read Story. 1 comment

Wrayco to get $1.25 million state loan; will retain 110 jobs

March 14, 2010

Wrayco to get $1.25 million state loan; will retain 110 jobs by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- The state will provide a $1.25 million loan to help Wrayco, a major Stow employer, become more competitive and retain 110 jobs that might have been lost. ... Read Story.

Mottl, Kroft complete forestry academy

March 14, 2010

Mottl, Kroft complete forestry academy The city of Stow's Landscape Arborist Sue Mottl and Stow Urban Forestry Commission member Nancy Kroft were awarded a bachelor's certificate by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, for completing... Read Story.

With equipment sold, another manufacturer 'unlikely' to inhabit Twinsburg's sold Chrysler stamping plant

March 14, 2010

With equipment sold, another manufacturer 'unlikely' to inhabit Twinsburg's sold Chrysler stamping plant by Andrew Schunk Twinsburg Bulletin Editor Twinsburg -- The Chrysler Stamping Plant on Route 82 sold at auction March 10 for $45.5 million to... Read Story.

RPC sponsors free seminars on new business database

March 14, 2010

RPC sponsors free seminars on new business database 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. ... Read Story.

Summit prosecutor to donate funds for new Stow police dog; T-shirts with K-9 pictures also to be sold to raise money

March 14, 2010

Summit prosecutor to donate funds for new Stow police dog; T-shirts with K-9 pictures also to be sold to raise money by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh made a pledge to donate $5,000 from her Law... Read Story.

Munroe Falls establishes new natural gas aggregation rate

March 14, 2010

Munroe Falls establishes new natural gas aggregation rate Munroe Falls -- The city of Munroe Falls established a fixed rate for natural gas for members of the city's aggregation program. Residents currently in the city's natural gas program supplied by... Read Story.

Munroe Falls woman hopes to become homeless for one year

March 14, 2010

Munroe Falls woman hopes to become homeless for one year by Alison Lucci Reporter Munroe Falls -- Becky Alexander may soon be closing her bank account and traveling the country penniless, if she's lucky. The 23-year-old Munroe Falls native was recently... Read Story.

Man found guilty in arson, insurance fraud case

March 14, 2010

Man found guilty in arson, insurance fraud case Marcus Fruth, 49, of Stow, was found guilty March 8 of charges related to an arson at his Norton Road home. According to Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh, a jury found Fruth guilty of felony... Read Story.

Chocolate shop creates edible artwork

March 14, 2010

Chocolate shop creates edible artwork by Alison Lucci Reporter Eye candy and actual candy are one and the same at the newest sweet shop in Stow -- Bittersweet's chocolate and pastry shop -- where the chocolates and pastries are required to look as good... Read Story.

Am I next?

March 7, 2010

Am I next? RPC Photo / Steph Krell; Steve Sharkich, co-chair of the GASP Child Fingerprinting event on March 4, works with Kylie Campbell, age 2, to get her fingerprints. Mom Tracy watches and older sister, Brenna, waits for her turn. GASP (Guardians... Read Story.

Police, fire overtime expenses drop in 2009

March 7, 2010

Police, fire overtime expenses drop in 2009 by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- Promised efforts by the safety forces chiefs to cut overtime seem to have been successful. The city's police and fire departments each spent around $100,000 less on... Read Story.

Should Stow sell Fox Den to balance city's budget?

March 7, 2010

Should Stow sell Fox Den to balance city's budget? by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- With Stow officials conflicted about the best ways to balance the city's budget by the end of March, Councilman Mike Rasor believes one solution would be to sell... Read Story.

Fliers target city law director

March 7, 2010

Fliers target city law director by Alison Lucci Reporter Munroe Falls -- Hundreds of city residents received an anonymous flier last month that targeted law director Jack Morrison Jr., but Morrison said the source will not remain anonymous for long. The... Read Story.

Service director's position vacant

March 7, 2010

Service director's position vacant by Alison Lucci Reporter Munroe Falls -- City Council did not renew service director Larry Valentine's contract, declaring the position vacant as of Feb. 26. Valentine was approved as the city's part-time service... Read Story.

Residents complain about snow plowed onto driveways

March 7, 2010

Residents complain about snow plowed onto driveways by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- When city officials discussed proposed penalties for those who place snow in the streets at the Feb. 25 City Council meeting, most people who spoke were more... Read Story.

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