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Kids dig Austintown treasure hunt

AUSTINTOWN — Viola Heck, 8, really digs traveling and has set a goal of visiting all 50 states by the time she graduates from high school. The traveling aspect is especially true and her excitement level is magnified when adventures such as treasure hunts are tossed into the mix. “She ...

New Springfield veteran keeps on serving others

EDITOR’S NOTE: To suggest a veteran for this series, which runs weekly through Veterans Day, email Metro Editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com or call her at 330-841-1737. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Cpl. Chuck Morone is proud that his service is as wide-reaching as it is diverse. “I ...

Girard seeks to recoup costs from damaged fire tools

GIRARD — Fire Chief James Petruzzi wants something done to help the fire department recover costs for damages to hoses, ladders and other equipment and tools when out on emergency calls. Petruzzi told city officials at a recent council meeting that he wants to bill the insurance companies ...

3 killed in Middlefield plane crash

Staff report MIDDLEFIELD — The Chardon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal plane crash that killed three people over the weekend near the Geauga County Airport. The crash occurred just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The patrol stated in a report that a preliminary ...

1976 time capsule opened at Hubbard library

HUBBARD — A lot happened in the United States in 50 years. There were three wars in the Middle East, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, the USA Men’s Olympic Hockey team won a gold medal in the “Miracle on Ice” and, again, 46 years later, while the Women’s Hockey Team won three ...