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Two dead following Akron plane crash
AKRON — Akron Fire Department companies responded to a report of a small aircraft crash into a residential structure at 2238 Canterbury Circle inside the Coventry Crossing development shortly after 3:45 p.m. May

Split Council approves senior center change
Shown from left to right: Mayor Michael Wheeler and Council members Sue Ann Philippbar, Jim Smith, Bobbie Beshara, Carol Campbell, Marty Kruszynski, Jeff Stoppenhagen and Rick Hudak holding the village’s America 250 flag. Photo:
Richfield trustees support property tax education
RICHFIELD — The Richfield Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution of support for a coalition against a proposal to eliminate property taxes at the May 7 meeting. Trustee Don Laubacher said the
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All areas of Portage Lakes are "No Wake" except for the buoyed portions of Turkeyfoot Lake & East Reservoir.
Portage Lakes, OH is a unique Ohio community that consists of three neighboring cities that encompass eight small lakes which total about 2,000 acres of water. Most of the Portage Lakes have a 400-hp limit, except for Nimisila Reservoir (electric motors only). No Wake zones cover all of the lakes, with two “speed zones” for skiing and going fast.