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- [30-05-2012] Tornado warnings issued for New Hampshire, Vermont
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Cheshire County in New Hampshire and issued a Tornado Watch for portions of extreme Western Massachusetts, Eastern New York and Vermont.... - [29-05-2012] Tornado Watch issued for Western Mass.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of extreme Western Massachusetts, Eastern New York and Vermont. The watch is effective until 9 p.m. Tuesday night.... - [28-05-2012] Penguins star Evgeni Malkin battles Flyer in final four
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has reached the Final Four in Fan voting for the EA NHL 13 cover. In the semifinals Malkin, the likely NHL Most Valuable Player for the 2011/12 season , will face Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux.... - [27-05-2012] Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh Host the 22nd Gene Kelly Awards
A near capacity crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County’s finest high school performers at the 22nd Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in... - [27-05-2012] Brunswick 16-year-old ready for new challenges at Harvard
BRUNSWICK: Selena Pasadyn said it’s only “a little scary” to think of moving away from home and starting Harvard this fall as a 16-year-old. Pasadyn already has met the university’s cross country... - [27-05-2012] Police blotter for Sunday, May 27
Summit CountyAkronArrestsA West Cedar Street man, 21, and a 12th Street Southwest man, 21, were charged with aggravated robbery after two men entered a Circle K on South Hawkins Avenue through a rear door and pulled a shotgun on a... - [26-05-2012] Suspect in Etan Patz case arraigned on murder charge
Pedro Hernandez was arraigned early Friday evening on a second-degree charge tied to the case of Etan Patz, the New York boy whose disappearance 33 years to the day spurred nationwide attention about missing children. The suspect... - [26-05-2012] Suspect in Etan Patz case arraigned on murder charge
Pedro Hernandez was arraigned early Friday evening on a second-degree charge tied to the case of Etan Patz, the New York boy whose disappearance 33 years to the day spurred nationwide attention about missing children. The suspect... - [25-05-2012] Fire puts off alleged mob drug ring leader's plea
A Massachusetts man authorities say was a leading member of the New York Colombo crime family tried for the third time to plead guilty to racketeering charges.... - [24-05-2012] 23-year-old New York native shot to death in Washington County
Washington police are investigating a deadly shooting early Thursday morning. Police said 23-year-old Rensfield Jarvis, of New York, was found shot to death on Ewing Street around 12:30 a.m. Investigators said Rensfield... - [24-05-2012] Police: Man implicates himself in Etan Patz case
A man now in custody has implicated himself in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, Commissioner Ray Kelly of the New York Police Department said Thursday.... - [24-05-2012] Police: Man implicates himself in Etan Patz case
A man now in custody has implicated himself in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, Commissioner Ray Kelly of the New York Police Department said Thursday.... - [24-05-2012] Mets top Pirates in series-ending matinee
The Pirates' offense once again fails to support a good pitching effort as Pittsburgh falls to the New York Mets in a Wednesday matinee at PNC Park.... - [23-05-2012] Mets ride Dickey to win over Pirates
Lucas Duda smacks a go-ahead RBI-single in the top of the eighth in support of starter R.A. Dickey and the New York Mets edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.... - [23-05-2012] TSA: Flight diverted to N.E. airport after 'security issue'
A Paris to Charlotte flight was diverted to New England on Tuesday after a passenger passed a note indicating she had a surgically-implanted device in her body, according to a New York congressman.... - [22-05-2012] Akron increases arts funding for second year
For the second year, Akron is increasing its funding to five arts programs.The city is boosting funding for the programs by $10,000, following a $25,000 increase last year. Akron still hasn’t returned to the level of support it... - [22-05-2012] Pirates rally for victory over sloppy Mets
Neil Walker scored on Clint Barmes' tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied against Johan Santana and the New York Mets for a 5-4 victory Monday night.... - [22-05-2012] Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for bullying gay roommate
A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced Dharun Ravi to 30 days in jail for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge in... - [22-05-2012] Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for bullying gay roommate
A New Jersey judge on Monday sentenced Dharun Ravi to 30 days in jail for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George Washington Bridge in... - [21-05-2012] Pirates strike out 17 times, fall to Tigers 4-3
The Pittsburgh Pirates whiffed their way through another nine innings, but the biggest pitch of the day might have been the one their catcher missed. With runners on first and second in a tie game in the seventh, reliever Tony Watson's... - [21-05-2012] Deportation, 10 years in prison possible for convicted ex-Rutgers student
Dharun Ravi could face 10 years in prison and be deported to his native India when he is sentenced Monday for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George... - [21-05-2012] Deportation, 10 years in prison possible for convicted ex-Rutgers student
Dharun Ravi could face 10 years in prison and be deported to his native India when he is sentenced Monday for spying on and intimidating his gay Rutgers University roommate, who then killed himself by jumping off New York's George... - [19-05-2012] Mourners gather for funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy
Mourners have gathered at a modest stone church north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy.... - [19-05-2012] Target 11 investigates bogus money order schemes
Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor shows us how a Washington County woman was swindled out of nearly $5,000. "They would email me back immediately and say, 'Wow, this is one of the best mystery shoppers we've ever... - [18-05-2012] IT firm seeks applicants for 100 jobs
Genesis 10, a New York-based IT consulting firm, is hosting a three-day job fair to hire some 100 people in technology positions for its new outsourcing center in Sandy Springs.... - [18-05-2012] IT firm seeks applicants for 100 jobs
Genesis 10, a New York-based IT consulting firm, is hosting a three-day job fair to hire some 100 people in technology positions for its new outsourcing center in Sandy Springs.... - [17-05-2012] Ernie Tarle raises curtain on new charter school
On a warm May evening at the Gus Johnson Community Center in West Akron, Ernie Tarle raised the curtain on his third act: This time, he wants to be the founder of a charter school.Act I ended when voters recalled him from Akron City Council... - [17-05-2012] RFK Jr.'s estranged wife found dead at NY home
Mary Richardson, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was found dead at the couple's home in New York Wednesday.... - [14-05-2012] Fire victim grateful for community support
Kelly Coppinger has been on a nonstop emotional roller coaster since the Kenmore home she shared with her husband and four children went up in flames the night of April 30. They lost everything.“I’ve been going crazy and trying... - [13-05-2012] North Canton mayor upbeat about city’s future
NORTH CANTON: Mayor David Held gave an upbeat but candid assessment of North Canton in his State of the City speech last week.He said the city is recovering from the 2008 loss of the Hoover Co., its major employer. He called it a... - [12-05-2012] Interactive religious play coming to Akron
Late Night Catechism, an interactive religious comedy, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. May 26 at Our Lady of the Elms Theater, 1375 W. Exchange St., Akron.The play, in its 14th year, is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago. The... - [11-05-2012] Paris company seeks to run Briscoe Field
New York-based Propeller Investments Thursday confirmed it plans to partner with an experienced Paris airport manager to operate Briscoe Field if Gwinnett County officials approve its plans to launch commercial flights there.... - [11-05-2012] Paris company seeks to run Briscoe Field
New York-based Propeller Investments Thursday confirmed it plans to partner with an experienced Paris airport manager to operate Briscoe Field if Gwinnett County officials approve its plans to launch commercial flights there.... - [10-05-2012] N.Y. court: Viewing child porn online not always illegal
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's top court has ruled that viewing child pornography online is not necessarily a violation of state law.... - [10-05-2012] N.Y. court: Viewing child porn online not always illegal
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's top court has ruled that viewing child pornography online is not necessarily a violation of state law.... - [10-05-2012] Brown Calls On Warren To Release Law School Applications
Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and Massachusetts Democrats are trading jabs over Brown's fundraising efforts in New York City and whether Democratic rival Elizabeth Warren should release law school applications and personnel files from... - [09-05-2012] Family Petitions To End Shock Treatment At School
A New York family that settled a lawsuit against a Massachusetts school for disabled children that administers shock treatment therapy to some students is stepping up efforts to end the practice.... - [09-05-2012] Brown Calls On Warren To Release Law School Applications
Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and Massachusetts Democrats are trading jabs over Brown's fundraising efforts in New York City and whether Democratic rival Elizabeth Warren should release law school applications and personnel files from... - [09-05-2012] Akron Art Museum photo draws $2.5 million at auction
The Akron Art Museum’s Untitled #96 photograph by Cindy Sherman sold Tuesday for $2.5 million at Christie’s New York Postwar Contemporary Evening Sale.Adding tax and commission, the unknown buyer paid $2,882,500.The... - [09-05-2012] News report: Would-be bomber was a double-agent
A man who volunteered as a suicide bomber for a terrorist group intent on blowing up a U.S.-bound plane was working instead as an intelligence agent for Saudi Arabia, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing American and foreign... - [08-05-2012] Local history: Akron music teacher’s legacy hits many high notes
Slim, gray-haired Nellie Glover, always prim and proper, sat in the front row, just to the left of the conductor, nodding her head to the music and trying not to wince when students hit wrong notes. As music supervisor for Akron Public... - [08-05-2012] Pitt to combine administration of Bradford, Titusville campuses
The University of Pittsburgh said the administrations of two regional campuses will be combined to cut costs. The school said in a statement Monday that steep cuts in state funding forced the decision to merge the Bradford and Titusville... - [08-05-2012] Babe Ruth's Mass. Home For Sale
The suburban Boston home where Babe Ruth lived after he had been sent to the New York Yankees is for sale, and the asking price is more than Ruth made in his entire playing career.... - [06-05-2012] Celebrations - May 6
EducationAbigail Dilullo, a 2009 graduate of Firestone High School in Akron, is one of 33 students to receive a $2,500 Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship from Ohio State University. Dilullo is a junior majoring in international studies and... - [05-05-2012] Local Mormons committed to their faith
Trevar Dahl spends an hour before school each morning studying the Bible with seven other teens.“It’s the best way to start the day, and it helps us with a pretty good knowledge of scripture,” said Trevar, a 16-year-old... - [05-05-2012] Interfaith group taking steps to feed the hungry
The Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting its annual Walk To Stop Hunger at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn.Registration with refreshments and music begins at 2 p.m. and the... - [05-05-2012] Remembering Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch
Adam "MCA" Yauch, a member of the legendary New York rap trio Beastie Boys died Friday. Here's a look back at his career.... - [05-05-2012] Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Dies
Adam "MCA" Yauch, a member of the legendary New York rap trio Beastie Boys, has died, Rolling Stone magazine and The Associated Press reported Friday.... - [05-05-2012] Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys dies at 47
NEW YORK - Adam Yauch, the gravelly voiced Beastie Boys rapper and the most conscientious member of the seminal hip-hop group, has died.... - [04-05-2012] Mobile Meals serves record numbers, asks for public support to offset loss of federal dollars
These are busy days at Mobile Meals Inc.A new leader is running the nonprofit agency, which last year served more people than ever. And, for the first time, Mobile Meals is asking the public for general operating support following the... - [02-05-2012] Former Akron bar owner accuses city, county of late response in Whispers demolition dispute
The owner of a demolished Akron bar has asked for default court rulings totaling $4 million in damages after claiming the city and county failed to respond in time to a civil complaint filed more than two months ago.George Zakaib of... - [02-05-2012] Q&A on the News
Q: I would like to know why we had such windy weather last week, and how wind speed is determined. -Carolyn Reep, Good Hope A: Metro Atlanta felt the effects of the winter-like nor'Easter that traveled up the East Coast and... - [01-05-2012] Our Town: Riverside
New York has a trendy upper west side, so why not Atlanta? Residents of the neighborhoods nestled along the Chattahoochee River in the city’s northwest corner have branded themselves as the “upper west side” to...
