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Police arrest suspect in Coventry bank robbery

Richard W. Remmy Jr., 52, of Barberton, was arrested Friday by the Summit County Sheriff's Office in connection to the May 16 robbery of the PNC Bank located at 3379 Manchester Road in Coventry Township.

Today in the news: Toronto mayor denies crack-smoking allegations

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Police seek Coventry bank robber

A male suspect is currently being sought by the Summit County Sheriff's Office for the robbery of the PNC Bank location at 3379 Manchester Road on Thursday afternoon.

Morning Jolt: Mom chases down accused kidnapper

A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point, but the mother didn’t realize that and chased the man until he crashed. He escaped but police believe they have identified him. The 5-year-old is OK, reports said.

 

Today in the news: Kabul suicide bombing kills 6 Americans

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Today in the news: Abortion doctor receives third life sentence

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Gervasi looks to expand, eyes Green

Gervasi Vineyard, a Plain Township-based winery is eyeing Green's Belden Lodge and its 8.71 acres of property for expansion.

Morning Jolt: Cop rescued from tree

A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but the cat climbed even higher, and the cop followed. He eventually realized he was stuck himself. His partner stopped laughing long enough to call firefighters, who came and rescued the police officer.

 

 

Today in the news: NTSB recommends lowering BAC to .05

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Morning Jolt: Moving ice destroys homes

Ice tsunamis” destroyed some homes in Canada and Minnesota recently, and YouTube footage of the moving ice is going viral. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told CNN that what happens is that winds blow chunks of ice onto the shore, and smaller chunks keep getting pushed forward. In other words, it’s unreal, and you have to see it to believe it. In some cases, whole cabins and boathouses were destroyed by the ice, and other homes had ice burst in through glass doors.  

 

 

Today in the news: Obama condemns IRS targeting of conservative groups

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We just need a little reminder every now and then

We all fall into the trap from time to time.
Our knees creak, our burdens seem too numerous and heavy to carry and/or we’re tired, feel over-worked and under-appreciated. We get crabby, and then we complain.
We may not even complain out loud, but we do so silently — to ourselves — as if that makes it any better.

Today in the news: Criminal investigation launched in Texas plant explosion

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Blue Streaks fall in Federal League game with Hoover

A chance to topple the reigning queens of Federal League softball quickly turned from an opportunity to an uphill climb for the Lake softball team on Tuesday.

Lake Center Christian clamps down on Cornerstone Christian in 13-3 win

Before their matchup with Cornerstone Christian, Amanda Floyd and Morgen Kyser danced to “Don’t Stop the Party” by rapper Pitbull. Once the game started, the Lake Center Christian battery mates clamped down on the Patriots and refused to let go.

Manchester boys tennis team going through growing pains

It has been a season of growing pains for first-year tennis coach Steve Strasser and the Manchester tennis. The combination of youth and inexperience on the roster hasn’t equated to many wins on the court for the Panthers.

Green students, staff shave heads to support student with cancer

During lunch periods Friday, Green High School students could pay $5 to have their heads shaved or get their hair spray-painted with bright, washable hair spray. It was designed as a way for the students and teachers to show they are behind Ben as he battles cancer. It was also a chance to raise funds for Project Ed Bear which supports pediatric oncology patients throughout northeast Ohio. It’s a program that played a significant supporting role for Ben.

Sun shines on Jackson tennis in Federal League title run

Mission No. 1 accomplished.
The Jackson boys tennis team entered the weekend with a chance to realize its first major goal of the season and came away with a win by the closest of margins to capture the Federal League championship.

Construction clogs traffic on Manchester Road

Construction season is in full swing in Coventry Township as the $7.9 million dollar project along State Route 93 is underway. Work on the road began in late March and is not expected to be completed until August 2014.

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