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Sequester hits vulnerable in Stark

Most people locally have not felt many effects of the federal sequester budget cuts. But some local residents, many of them seniors with low incomes, have felt the brunt of the cuts, losing adult day center services, home visits and counseling.

Morning Minutes: May 19

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Gervasi guests raise glasses, celebrate wine

Gervasi Vineyard joined other wineries, hotels and restaurants throughout North America to participate in the first Wine Tourism Day on May 11. The national event was organized by Zephyr Adventures, a wine tour company, to commemorate the contribution wine tourism makes to many local economies.

Morning Minutes: May 18

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Goodyear's Drake becomes a MAPS Air Museum exhibit

“It walks! It swims! It flies!” says a 1940s Goodyear Aircraft advertisement about the company’s four-seat amphibious airplane, the Drake. Now the last surviving Goodyear Drake teaches, too, as a new permanent exhibit at MAPS Air Museum at Akron-Canton Airport. The recently restored plane will be dedicated at 1 p.m. today.

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

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What to Watch: DaVinci vs. Dracula

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Movie review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

Despite its grim title, this sequel to J.J. Abrams’ really, really good, but not quite great reboot of the “Star Trek” franchise is going to be an absolute joyride for a lot of viewers

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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.

 

Morning Minutes: May 17

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Ohio poised for ‘staggering’ amounts of oil and gas

Utica Shale production numbers show Ohio on the brink of a new gas and oil boom, state officials say.

Today in the news: Kabul suicide bombing kills 6 Americans

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PHOTO GALLERY: Lake defeats Wooster in softball sectional

Lake’s Macy Cook finished with a triple, double and an RBI to help lead the Blue Streaks to a sectional final 7-1 win against Wooster. McKenzie Hays also added two hits and two RBI for Lake

What to Watch: David Beckham announces retirement

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Mitchell Wendt earns Eagle award

 Mitchell F. Wendt has earned the Boy Scouts’ highest advancement award.

Morning Minutes: May 16

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KSU Stark gives itself room to grow with new building

Crowding problems at Kent State University’s Stark campus will be alleviated by the construction of a $17 million sciences building. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday, fundraising is underway and construction will begin in the fall.

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