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Pool construction ready to get under way by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- If things work out the way city planners expect, residents will be splashing around in joyful wetness at Stafford Park in just over a year. The pools at Dunham and Stafford...  Read Story.

Man escapes armed robbers by jumping through window by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- Police are looking for two men who broke into a Joseph Street man's house April 23, tied him up and discussed ways to torture him so they could get his money,...  Read Story.

Garden to bloom at Stafford Park by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- Folks who like the smell of newly turned soil and the taste of sun-warmed seasonal vegetables need not pack up and head out of town for that country goodness. Soon residents will...  Read Story.

Probation office to move into Maple Heights by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- A juvenile probation office will open its doors in the former Medical Arts Building on Southgate Park Boulevard this summer. According to Economic Development Director...  Read Story.

Response slim so far to city's summer jobs program by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- The mantra for those looking for jobs is, "There are no jobs out there." But there are. At least six and maybe as many as 15 for young residents wanting to pick...  Read Story.

Little League teams still slugging away after 50 years by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- In 1958 baseball was still America's pastime, Ty Cobb, the Hall of Famer who starred nearly a century ago, was still alive and Roger Maris had yet to break...  Read Story.

Drilling on hold in Bedford, not Maple Heights by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford -- City officials say that proposed natural gas drilling near city hall has been postponed. They said they believe the drilling will happen in the future, but they are not...  Read Story.

ODOT marks start of new construction season by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- The first half of the biggest road project in the state will be close to completion by the end of the year, but that doesn't mean there will be a shortage of orange...  Read Story.

Plans for Aviation Fair begin by Kristin Casale Stow Sentry Associate Editor Stow -- Even though this year's Aviation Heritage Fair will not take off until September, plans for the event already are in the works. Dr. Isaac Richmond Nettey, academic...  Read Story.

Do Not Call list could screen for political solicitations by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Residents could put the kibosh on some political robo-calls, under legislation introduced by one state lawmaker. House Bill 506, sponsored by Rep. Thom...  Read Story.

New logo makes it easier to shop Ohio Proud by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Hoping to make it easier for consumers to identify (and purchase) Ohio-made foods, the Ohio Department of Agriculture unveiled a revamped marketing campaign and...  Read Story.

Pair of commissions urge rejection of English-only law by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union and the state's Latino Affairs Commission urged lawmakers to quash legislation that would require public...  Read Story.

Bill would mandate colon cancer screenings by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Grace Tompos was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1996, just before her 59th birthday. "I had no symptoms until two weeks prior to the diagnosis," the Wooster woman...  Read Story.

House moves slowly on Dann impeachment issue by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief State lawmakers slowed the Impeach Marc Dann juggernaut May 6, vowing to take the necessary time to formulate what would be a precedent-setting action against an...  Read Story.

Defensive deadly force gets legal shield by Ohio Senate by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation April 16 protecting citizens from potential legal action in the event that they use deadly force to defend...  Read Story.

House bill tightens legal hallucinogenic herb laws by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Legislation making it illegal to buy, sell or possess a currently legal hallucinogenic herb overwhelmingly passed the Ohio House April 15. House Bill 215 adds Salvia...  Read Story.

Law may change township road maintenance status by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Legislation changing how county commissioners and township trustees place public roads on non-maintained status unanimously passed the Ohio House April 29. House Bill...  Read Story.

Law would crack down on organized retail theft rings by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief A Cincinnati lawmaker introduced legislation April 15 cracking down on organized retail theft rings that target stores for everything from baby formula to small...  Read Story.

Bill to make sentences longer for prostitution near schools by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Legislation allowing judges to impose longer jail sentences on individuals convicted of prostitution-related offenses near school facilities passed the Ohio...  Read Story.

Portage Lakes State Park to get funds for water well equipment by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief The state Controlling Board released $51,700 April 21 for iron-removal in a water system at Portage Lakes State Park. Clemson Excavating Inc. of Chardon...  Read Story.