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The Norton fire department is asking for voter support in order to continue their operations. There is a new 5.6 mill levy on the Nov. 3 ballot, a 1 mill increase over the previous levy passed in 2016. Norton Fire Chief Mike Schultz stated, “It’s never a good time to ask for money, especially with…

The positive coronavirus tests continue to come in at area schools but, so far, they’re still isolated.

A 31-year-old man is dead after being shot outside a house in the 300 block of Wunderlich Avenue the morning of Oct. 21.

Tayler Thompson Herald Staff Writer Several citizens and council members shared their thoughts and concerns about the plans to develop high-density housing within the city of Norton. Council members introduced several pieces of legislation Monday evening during a virtual committee of the whole meeting regarding the planning and development of housing where the Brookside Country…

“There are five deputy sheriffs surrounding a car in the high school parking lot right now,” came the call to The Herald Oct. 20.

After a disappointing regular season, Barberton’s football team has stepped up in its playoff games. After defeating Lakewood 49-0 in last week’s opener at home, the No. 13 seeded Magics went on the road and beat No. 4 seed St. John’s Jesuit, 21-14 in Toledo. Junior running back Cam Macon did most of the heavy…

Akron detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 22-year-old man dead Oct. 15.

AKRON – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Summit County next week, weather permitting.

Among the issues facing Magic City Voters this year is a set of amendments to the city charter.

  I agree with former president Jimmy Carter that we live under a plutocracy, “rule by the rich.”