Elections

Top Republican to lose elections board seat after nearly 30 years by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has found Summit County Republican Party Chairman Alex Arshinkoff "not fit" to retain his seat on the...  Read Story.

Democratic Clubs to host candidates night The Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson Democratic Clubs will jointly sponsor a "meet the candidates" forum Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St. in Cuyahoga Falls. Attendees can meet...  Read Story.

County Council members split on Issue 8 endorsement by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- Summit County Council members are split on their support of a proposed 0.25 percent sales tax increase for the county busing agency. But even though a...  Read Story.

Coughlin slated to appear before elections board by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- Sen. Kevin Coughlin said he will go before the Summit County Board of Elections to explain why he did not show up for a Jan. 22 hearing on petitions filed by...  Read Story.

Clinton leads Obama in Ohio poll, according to institute by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is outpacing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama by 21 points among likely Ohio Democratic voters, states to a poll released Feb. 14. ...  Read Story.

Mayor of Stow faces newcomer in re-election bid by Sean Gerski Editor Stow -- Incumbent Stow Mayor Karen Fritschel will face newcomer Brian Walters Nov. 6 in her bid for a second term in office. Fritschel, 62, said she has "very much enjoyed being the...  Read Story.

2 candidates up for Munroe Falls mayoral position by Sean Gerski Editor Munroe Falls -- Voters in Munroe Falls will have a pair of choices for mayor Nov. 6 when incumbent Frank Larson takes on Ron Budzowski. Larson, 62, said his second term would focus...  Read Story.

Voters will be asked to renew 7.61-mill school levy by Kristin Casale Associate Editor Stow -- The Stow-Munroe Falls School District is asking voters to renew a levy Nov. 6 to fund its operating expenses. Issue 13 -- a five-year, 7.61-mill levy -- is set...  Read Story.

Seven candidates seeking three School Board seats by Colin McEwen Reporter Stow -- Seven people are seeking three available seats on the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education Nov. 6. The four-year terms begin Jan. 1, 2008, and the top-three vote-getters...  Read Story.

All Stow City Council seats on ballot this November by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Stow -- All seven Stow City Council seats are up for grabs Nov. 6, and all the incumbents but one are seeking additional terms. Five people are running for the three at-large...  Read Story.

Four competing for three Munroe Falls Council seats by Amanda Harnocz Reporter Munroe Falls -- Two incumbents and two newcomers will compete for three available Munroe-Falls City Council seats Nov. 6. The candidates are incumbents Cathy Laubaugh and...  Read Story.

Two face off for law director; finance director race uncontested by Colin McEwen Reporter Stow -- The candidates for the city's law director and finance director races are taking their final steps in their campaigns for office. Christina Gary, 31, is...  Read Story.

11 charter amendments to appear on Nov. 6 ballot by Kristin Casale Associate Editor Munroe Falls -- Munroe Falls voters will be faced with 11 proposed changes to the city's charter Nov. 6. According to the Summit County Board of Elections, the amendments...  Read Story.