Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The following information was provided by the Twinsburg Police Department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
A 22-year-old Twinsburg man was found unconcious in his car by Twinsburg police on I-480 on May 19. Once officers were able to wake him, they discovered he was driving under the influence and on a suspended license. The man also had an active warrant through the Brooklyn Police Department. Police found a small bag of marijuana and rolling papers in the car. The man was charged with drunken driving, driving under a suspended license and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
In one week, Twinsburg Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming in next week and it’s going to make Twinsburg Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
The devastating tornado that rocked Oklahoma on Monday leaves many wondering how to help — even from hundreds of miles away in Twinsburg. According to the Red Cross: "The 14 Red Cross Chapters in NEO are currently on alert waiting for the possibility of local volunteers to be called for deployment to assist with the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma." Patch is about helping your neighbors, and today after the devastation near Oklahoma City where a giant tornado claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including many children, Oklahoma is our neighbor. In addition to hoping the best for the survivors and rescue workers still trying to make sense of the devastation today, here are some links where you can donate your time …
A list of eight best-paying summer jobs. Provided by Jobs at AOL.
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people. In addition to earning wages to help pay for tuition or make car payments, it's where many first-time employees learn the fundamentals of work -- showing up on time, teamwork, communicating effectively, managing workloads and more. But summer jobs can also be fun, giving teenagers an opportunity to bond and hang out with a group of people beyond their schools and neighborhoods. In recent years, because of the recession and subsequent slow recovery in the labor market, summer jobs have been hard to come by for many teenagers. This year, many economic indicators point to an improved job market, suggesting that …
Are you signed up for Twinsburg Connect? Here's how to get the city's emergency alerts.
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Check out today's pollen forecast for Twinsburg.
Springtime has arrived and pollen is in the air. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the Akron metro area ranks #44 in the country in a list of "allergy capitals." Thanks to the effects of climate change, experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before. Now you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool from Pollen.com above shows which pollen allergens are high in Twinsburg today. For a few tips on how to cope with your allergies, check out this story from our partners at NewsNet5.com.
The following information was provided by the Twinsburg Police Department. An arrest does not mean a conviction.
A 64-year-old Twinsburg man was stopped on his motorcycle by Twinsburg police on May 17 after an officer saw a young child riding on the gas tank in front of the driver without a helmet at the 8900 block of Hadden Road. After speaking with the driver, the man admitted to drinking. He was charged with child endangerment, drunken driving, expired plates and driving under suspension.
After a five-month sabbatical (sort of), I'm back in Twinsburg!
On Dec. 3, 2012, I was transitioned into a new position with Patch and left the friendly confines of Twinsburg. Fast forward five months and things have changed again. As of Monday, May 20 I am officially back as the local editor of Twinsburg Patch. There's been some shifting around of personnel and I've been reassigned to the wonderful community that I started my career in. Not only that, but I will also be the local editor for Solon Patch. But don't worry, I still love the 'Burg! As for Chris Mazzolini, he has been transitioned to cover the cities of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights. Thanks for taking good care of him while I was gone. Well, I guess that's enough chit-chat from me. Time to get back in the thick of it and bring you …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Patch has an event section on the site populated by readers! See what's happening and add your own events now!
The Sands could have just donated bread to Haiti. Instead, they’re donating a bakery. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. In the spirit of the proverb, “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime,” Rick and Debbi Sands want to build a bakery in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, and teach the residents there how to make nutritious wheat bread. The Sands, owners of the Great Harvest Bread Co., in Stow, enlisted some help from suppliers, friends, customers, even the Great Harvest franchise company, to raise $150,000 in equipment and supplies. Ouanaminthe, a city just east of the Haitian …
Mitch Cooper
4:17 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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