Norton News

Just over a year after applying for a state grant for demolition of blighted properties, seven Copley Township eyesores should be gone before Memorial Day.

The Norton City Schools Board of Education approved a resolution to accept the Ohio School Facilities Commission's establishment of a new scope, estimated basic project cost and local share in a classroom facilities assistance program during the May 20 meeting.

Norton City Council President Don Nicolard said he is prepared to make another trip to Columbus to express discontent with legislation that would take more money out of the city's budget, he said at Council's May 13 meeting.

Portage County Sheriff David Doak is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing Norton man, whose vehicle was found abandoned at the Berlin Reservoir in Deerfield on Thursday.

Enjoy the following free, fun concerts in the Metro Parks in June, including a new "Music by the Lake" series at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton: Wednesday, June 12, 6 p.m. MUSIC BY THE LAKE Silver Creek Metro Park / Bathhouse 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton Enjoy free swimming from 5 to 8 p.m. and live music at 6 by Ryan Humbert.

A Sharon Township man was arrested at the close of a high-speed chase after his car crashed off the road early Sunday.

In addition to 125 miles of trails for self-guided fun and dozens of monthly programs led by park naturalists, the following special events - including a new cycling program - will by offered this summer by Metro Parks, Serving Summit County.

The Summit County Bomb Squad was called to a store in Norton overnight for a call of a suspicious package.

Sometimes it's OK to put all of our eggs in one basket. That is, if you turn over the chore to the nattily dressed, dapper-looking fella with the full head of hair and the exceptional physique who bags groceries at Akron's Acme No.

Township trustees at the April 17 meeting approved a $57,550 contract with Bennett Construction for asbestos removal and demolition of seven structures in the township.