Manteghi, an Akron Public Schools employee, is the program manager and district homeless education liaison for Project RISE. Over the last 10 years she has also served as a part-time instructor for Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Akron.

Don Robinson of Green received a special commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives. Robinson, a 27-year Roadway employee, drove 3 million consecutive miles without a preventable accident.

No public meetings are necessary at this point, according to Chris Borello, the president of the Concerned Citizens of Lake Township. "It's ludicrous," said Borello. She wants more investigation.

The Portage Lakes Fireworks Committee is holding a Buy-A-Rocket campaign to raise funds for the 2008 fireworks.

    The Akron Canton Airport will receive $1,665,000 to rehabilitate the terminal and the acquisition of an aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle.

It's Municipal Clerks Week, be sure to give your county, city, village  or township clerk a pat on the back for a job well done.

Thomas said the problem should be fixed within the week. People will not need to replace their equipment or do anything. The glitch will be fixed by an update.

Dean Young stated the fundraiser focused community interest and demonstrated there is still  momentum for the project.

On Monday, May 19, when there is normally a ‘closed’ sign in the window, the barber shop will become “haircut central.” 

Andrew is our new associate editor.

The Post Pet is located at 440 E. Maple St. Suite  and is open Tuesdays-Saturdays by appointment.

Among the honorees were The Harbor Inn, Tomaso’s Italian Villa, Sherri Sanchez and Thomas Harnden.

“Our niche business is traditional to primitive furniture which reflects the style of the Hartville area,” said Pat Eaton, co-owner of the business.