AKRON
Guard shot, killed at bar
AKRON: A security guard was shot and killed Saturday night outside the Game 7 Bar and Grille at 627 S. Arlington St., marking the second death at the establishment in two months.
Akron police say they responded to a call around 9 p.m. that a 33-year-old male was standing near the front, west-side door of the bar when he was shot in the hip.
The victim was transported to Summa Akron City Hospital, where he died of his injuries. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
Police charged Thomas Dunn III, 19, of Longview Street and Anthony Cox, 21, of Edmeyer Court with obstructing justice. They were both booked into Summit County Jail, though police haven’t positively identified the shooting suspect or filed charges yet.
This is the second shooting death of the year at the bar. On Jan. 28, D’Cortez Taylor, 23, was found shot to death inside his vehicle in the bar’s parking lot.
Detectives haven’t identified any suspects in Taylor’s death and are still investigating the incident.
Judges lead OVI docket
AKRON: Judges Annalisa Stubbs Williams and Kathryn Michael have been appointed to preside over Akron Municipal Court’s OVI (operating a vehicle while under the influence) specialized docket.
The OVI court was started in 2007 as a collaborative effort between Akron Municipal Court; the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board; Oriana House; and numerous other Summit County treatment providers.
The program allows participants to receive intensive treatment to address drug and alcohol problems, as well as receive mental health and employment assistance.
The court isn’t a diversion program. It is a voluntary program aimed at second- and third-time OVI offenders.
Akron Municipal Court serves the cities of Akron and Fairlawn; Bath, Richfield and Springfield townships; the villages of Lakemore and Richfield; and part of Mogadore.
For more information on the OVI court, visit https://courts.ci.akron.oh.us/programs/OVI_Court.htm.
KENT
St. Pet’s Day walk planned
KENT: The 13th Annual Celtic Club St. Pet’s Day Pet Walk will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hometown Bank Plaza in downtown Kent.
The event is a benefit for the Portage Animal Protective League. Participants are asked to bring a dog outfitted in its finest St. Patrick’s Day attire as well as a pet food donation for the Portage Animal Protective League.
Weather permitting, Jack DiAlessandro and Robin Montgomery will provide music.
STATE NEWS
Ohio heating assistance
Heating assistance continues to be available to eligible households until March 31 through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program.
Ohioans facing disconnection from their heating source, those who have been disconnected, or those who have a less than 25 percent supply of bulk fuel may qualify.
The household must have a gross annual income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $42,525.
Individuals interested in receiving Winter Crisis assistance must have a face-to-face interview at the local energy assistance provider. To find a local provider in your area, visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.
Customers must bring proof of income (copies of pay stubs), copies of their most recent energy bills, a photo ID, a list of all household members (including Social Security numbers and birth dates) and proof of U.S. citizenship/legal residency for all household members to their appointments.
Ohioans also can call 800-282-0880 Monday through Friday (hearing impaired customers may dial 800-686-1557 for assistance) or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov for more information.