Bolivar News

Last week I wrote a piece for The Guardian on how anti-smoking hysteria had reached new heights with Dr Judith Nathanson of the BMA's call for films which feature smoking to be reclassified.

Work is under way on a new section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in South Akron.

One of the last two unfinished sections of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail in Stark County will be built this summer with the help of a $100,000 donation from the Marathon Oil Corp.

“They measured the whole length of the road and we only wanted between (Ohio) 42 and Piper Road.”

Bicentennial letter: No complaints from this Mansfield settler over hard work Dear Mansfield, Congratulations as you observe 200 years. via News Journal

“We are confident this strategic approach to restructuring will position the Ohio Historical Society for the future and to be more effective and efficient at providing statewide services.”

The Ohio Historical Society Friday announced a restructuring to strengthen the organization and position the private nonprofit for the delivery of strong statewide services. via WNUS-FM Vienna

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday ordered the installation of a clay-and-synthetic cap on a southern Stark County landfill plagued by underground fires and odors. via Akron Beacon Journal

After nearly two weeks of flooding, waters have started to recede in portions of Tuscarawas County. via WKYC-TV

The Tuscarawas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency said Thursday that water levels are now projected to crest earlier and lower than expected behind Beach City, Bolivar and Dover dams. via WKYC-TV Cleveland

By late Wednesday or Thursday, officials expect the village of Zoarville will be isolated by flooding for traffic and the Interstate 77 interchange at Rt. via WKYC-TV

It's no secret that low lying areas of Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties tend to get most of the flooding in the 640 WHLO listening area. via WHLO-AM Akron

ZOAR: Neighbors of a Stark County landfill on Thursday supported filing a lawsuit seeking damages from the dump. via Ohio.com

Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. has learned that concern is escalating over the terrible odor that is keeping people from enjoying daily life in Bolivar, Ohio and surrounding communities. via Business Wire

Comment on this story. Wedding - Kirtley-Malczewski Danielle Lynn Kirtley and Benjamin David Malczewski were married Aug. via The Times-Reporter

The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail grew a little more in 2007. That growth includes a new section in downtown Akron, a new bridge over Interstate 77 in northern Tuscarawas County and 1 mile of new trail in ... via Akron Beacon Journal

Comment on this story. BEST OF THE BLOTTER Tuscarawas County VANDALISM: Deputies are investigating extensive vandalism done to a Melrose Cl. via The Times-Reporter

Countywide offers new plan Company seeks to dig up trash in burning Stark County landfill to create firebreak; opponent fears measure would release odors By Bob Downing Beacon Journal staff writer Owners of the ... via Ohio.com

The Tuscarawas Valley High Interact Club is organizing a sock drive for Dec. 15 at St. via The Times-Reporter

“This was the first incident of this type in my career where everyone involved received a citation”

A three-vehicle crash Tuesday at N. Wooster Ave. and 4th St. NW resulted in one woman being transported to Union Hospital at Dover and all three drivers receiving citations. via The Times-Reporter

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Comment on this story. Bolivar woman injured in accident Mallory R. Kirtley, 23, of 108 S. Park Ave., Bolivar, was treated in Union Hospital at Dover after the car in which she was a passenger was involved in a ... via The Times-Reporter