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Artificial turf plans rekindled by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- The Greenmen could have brand new artificial turf on the Veterans Stadium field for the 2008 season, without the school district spending any money on it. A new citizens group -- Greenman...  Read Story.

Park items being sold; auction nears by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- If you were one of the thousands of area residents saddened by the closing of Geauga Lake, you'll soon have an opportunity to get a piece of the park. Everything from memorabilia to...  Read Story.

Entire Route 82 project to begin by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- The long developing water line project along East Garfield and Eggleston roads was approved April 28 but some City Council reps weren't pleased the plans were different from previous...  Read Story.

Warner guilty again in his wife's death by Marci Piltz Record-Courier Reporter Ravenna -- A former Aurora man was found guilty for a second time April 29 of murdering his wife in 2005. James K. Warner, 59, was found guilty by a Portage County jury of...  Read Story.

Aerial, ground rabies baiting finished in city, region by Mike Sever Record-Courier Reporter Aerial rabies baiting took place late last week in northern Portage County and four adjacent counties. A low-flying aircraft dropped plastic packets containing...  Read Story.

Strange wild animal behavior should be reported by Marci Piltz Record-Courier Reporter At 8:40 a.m. May 1, Ravenna police received a report of a sick-looking raccoon walking down the sidewalk near Cleveland Avenue and North Diamond Street. The first...  Read Story.

Upkeep of private properties a battle for cities Editor's Note: Off and on for years, city of Aurora officials have talked about enacting a property maintenance code. Here is how three other area cities handle problems of rundown properties. by Matt...  Read Story.

Plane, rocket clubs ask use of city land by Ken Lahmers Editor Aurora -- Radio-controlled airplane and model rocketry enthusiasts are seeking to use city land for their activities. Aurora radio-controlled flying enthusiasts and the Mantua Township...  Read Story.

Parking lot among planned parks-rec amenities by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- A parking lot, playground, new roof and fireworks were among parks and recreation department items approved by City Council on April 28. The meeting lasted more than four...  Read Story.

Post office carriers to gather up food items by Don Jovich Record-Courier Reporter On the day before Mother's Day, letter carriers nationwide, including in Aurora, will focus on restocking community food banks that millions of American families rely on...  Read Story.

Climbing gear for youths is possible by Ken Lahmers Editor Aurora -- A number of expenditures for equipment and services were favored by the parks and recreation committee May 1 and forwarded to the finance panel. The Kiwanis-Moore Play-ground will get...  Read Story.

Four protesters arrested at KSU shootings anniversary by Matt Fredmonsky and Dave O'Brien Record-Courier Reporters Kent -- An anti-war march and protest in downtown Kent following the May 4 commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the 1970 shootings at...  Read Story.

Kent Chipotle illnesses said to be the result of norovirus by Matt Fredmonsky Record-Courier Reporter Kent -- Food samples taken the day the city's Chipotle restaurant closed, after reports of illness connected to the popular eatery surfaced, have tested...  Read Story.

Bedford's AD will take over for Aurora's Bliss by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- The school district has found a man to replace a legend. At the end of this school year, Dick Bliss will step down as Aurora's athletic director after 37 years. Paul...  Read Story.

Jurors get urder case by Dave O'Brien Record-Courier Reporter Ravenna -- The fate of former Aurora resident James K. Warner, accused of killing his wife Carolyn in November 2005 in their Aurora home, rested with a jury as of April 28. Portage County...  Read Story.

Cochran Road under fire by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- Discussion on an issue which wasn't even on the agenda occupied much of City Council's April 28 meeting. Residents on and near Cochran Road expressed displeasure, calling the road "nearly...  Read Story. (1 comment)

City supports Rotek expansion by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- The city continues to take steps to keep one of its largest employers from moving. At City Council's April 28 session, members passed two ordinances in an effort to convince Rotek to stay...  Read Story.

City continues strict pool regulations This is the second pool season in which the planning-zoning-building division will enforce the city's pool regulations on a consistent basis. "Our policy of strict enforcement is based on safety issues," said...  Read Story.

School Board favors Rotek abatement, handles personnel by Ken Lahmers Editor Aurora -- At its April 28 meeting, the Board of Education favored a 15-year, 100 percent tax abatement for Rotek Inc. The company has proposed expanding its facilities on South...  Read Story.

Cookbook features old, new recipes from Aurora by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- It's been said that some communities have a certain "feel" about them. Some may have a certain sight and others may have a certain smell. Not too often does someone say a...  Read Story.