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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rootstown man was indicted by a Portage County grand jury on felony charges including drug trafficking, obstructing official business and resisting arrest after an off-duty Ravenna police officer recognized him at a Subway on East Main Street on July 5 and a K-9 unit chased him until he tripped near city hall — three bags of meth and cash were found on him. Record-Courier
- ➤ A Portage County jury convicted Walter Oliver Green Jr., 51, on July 10 of first-degree felony aggravated burglary and misdemeanor charges after he broke into a Randolph Township home and reportedly assaulted a woman on March 9 — he had previously lived in the home and is already incarcerated after pleading guilty in a separate assault case, with sentencing pending. Record-Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 11, the Portage County Engineer's Office announced that Newton Falls Road between Knapp and Rock Spring roads and Beery Road between Beechwood and McCormick roads are closed due to storm damage. Newton Falls Road will reopen on the evening of July 14 + Beery Road will reopen on the evening of July 15. Record-Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bread sold at Walmart and Kroger was recalled after the FDA noted it may contain undeclared hazelnuts that could trigger severe allergic reactions—customers are urged to return the Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf for a full refund. FOX8
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