An Akron couple face theft charges in what police say was the ripoff of more than $600,000 from an elederly victim over the past year.

Summit County Sheriff's Deputies say the thefts began on a 77-year old man's accounts in January of this year. 42-year old Kevin Story and 41-year old Crystal Jennacy Story were arrested and face felony charges. Police say the couple used the looted funs to buy a house, several vehicles and guns.

Both were booked into the Summit County Jail.

It has been reported that the victim was Kevin Story's father. 

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(Summit County Sheriff) In August of 2016, the Summit County Adult Protective Services received information regarding a 77 year old male that had allegedly been financially exploited by two individuals.

It was alleged that two suspects with access to the victim's bank account had been utilizing the victim's funds for their own personal gain since January of 2016. A representative from Adult Protective Services responded along with a Detective from the Summit County Sheriff's Office. An investigation was initiated by the Sheriff's detective assigned to Adult Protective Services. The investigation revealed that Kevin J. Story and Crystal J. Hennacy Story had been withdrawing funds from the victim's bank account for their own personal use.

To date, investigators estimate that the suspects have stolen over $600,000 from the victim. It was determined that the some of the stolen funds were used to purchase a house, several vehicles, including a motorcycle, and numerous guns.

On November 18, 2016, Kevin J. Story, age 42 of Akron and Crystal J Hennacy Story, age 41 of Akron were arrested and charged with Theft from the Elderly (F- 1). They were booked into the Summit County Jail. Additional charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

Akron's focusing on a new plan to freshen up downtown -- and much centers on Lock 3 and 4 as well as Main and Exchange Streets. Planners hope to have the new blueprints for their redevelopment program fleshed out more over the next year.

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(City of Akron) Today, Mayor Horrigan joined with DAP and Downtown stakeholders to announce the completion of Phase I of the Downtown Vision and Redevelopment Plan.

One of Mayor Horrigan's first long-term projects upon taking office this year was to partner with Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) to embark on the development of a plan for Downtown. Last year, both the Blue Ribbon Task Force and DAP's strategic planning process identified the development of a Downtown Plan as a primary recommendation. A multidisciplinary group of 37 representatives from small and corporate business, development, city and county government, health systems, non-profits, finance, education, housing, tourism, real estate and philanthropy was assembled to populate the steering committee that led the effort. 

DAP contracted with nationally-recognized consultants MKSK of Columbus to lead the planning process, which was funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and GAR Foundation.

"To compete regionally and nationally, Akron must have a thriving and prosperous urban core. We have remarkable potential for growth in Akron, but we need a long-term vision for our Downtown and a deliberate, realistic plan to create conditions that will spur catalytic private sector investment," Mayor Horrigan said.

He adds, "Today we celebrate the completion of the first phase of the plan – a comprehensive review of the current conditions and the recognition of broad-based planning principles and key opportunity sites – and we look forward to the next phase, which will engage the community in setting priorities for fostering a revitalized Downtown that belongs to, serves, and connects all of Akron."

Phase I of the Downtown Vision and Redevelopment Plan involved key stakeholder interviews and evaluating existing conditions as well as plans and processes that have been undertaken that intersect with the Downtown neighborhood. Phase II of the plan, which will involve further market studies, policy and implementation strategies and a broad community engagement effort to involve all Akron citizens, is already being discussed, with hopes to begin this process early in 2017.

Through the Phase I process, ten planning principles were identified to be prioritized and integrated into new public or private developments. Some of the key principles include: focusing development on Main Street, prioritizing residential development, addressing business vacancy, creating a coordinated incentive package for development, expanding on successful nodes of activity, focusing on accessible, livable street design and prioritizing connecting downtown with Akron neighborhoods and institutions. Five key opportunity sites for development were identified as well as recommendations for each to activate growth. Of the five sites identified, The Lock 3 & 4 area and Main & Exchange were prioritized as the most critical and catalytic areas to focus development.

Suzie Graham, President of DAP adds, "Downtown Akron Partnership is thrilled to see the fruition of this important first phase of work. The Downtown Akron Vision and Redevelopment Plan – Phase 1 sets the trajectory for Akron's next stage of growth as a competitive, beautiful, balanced, right-sized city. This work will strengthen the performance of the downtown
neighborhood as a place to attract businesses, talent, visitors and residents and as a resource to benefit all of the residents of Akron. We are honored to have the trust of city leadership, downtown stakeholders and our philanthropic partners as we continue this partnership into its next phase and look forward to building our future together."

One woman is dead, another injured in a fatal crash after one o'clock this morning after trying to get away from local police.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the crash fatality as Victoria Provitt, 22, of Massillon. Massillon police attempted a trafffic stop on the 2004 Ford Taurus Provitt was driving when she hit the gas. The vehicle slammed into two utility polies on North Avenue after she lost control and left the highway. A passenger, identified as Chine Marie Myricks, 22, also of Massillon, was not wearing a seatbelt and recieved non-life threatening injuries. She was transported to Affinity Hospital.

Police say alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash.

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(OSHP) The Canton Post of the Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1:13 a.m.. at the intersection of North Avenue and 1st Street.

Massillon Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford Taurus westbound on North Avenue near 10th Street. The vehicle accelerated on North Avenue, lost control and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking two utility poles.

The 2004 Ford Taurus was being operated by Victoria Charmaine Provitt, age 22, of 835 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, Ohio. Provitt sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Stark County Coroner's Office. Provitt was transported by Massillon Fire Department to Affinity Hospital. Provitt was wearing her seatbelt. Chine Marie Myricks, age 22, of 1268 Huron Road SE, Massillon, Ohio was a passenger in Provitt's vehicle. Myricks wasn't wearing a seatbelt and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Myricks was transported by Massillon Fire Department to Affinity Hospital. The crash currently remains under investigation.

Alcohol is suspected in the crash.

The bets are being settled following the World Series; LeBron in a Cubs uniform, Cedar Point will temporarily name it's Top Thrill Dragster to "Top Thrill Cubster" on opening weekend. But the bet where everybody wins came between the Bishops who run the Cleveland and Chicago Catholic Dioceses. Both agreed to honor their bets -- regardless who won. Cleveland will get deep dish pizza and baked good for 100, while a Cleveland-style feast for 100 of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkrat and green beans will be enjoyed by the needy in Chicago.

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(Cleveland Catholic Diocese) The leaders of the home Catholic dioceses for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians have decided that giving back generously, so the poor in both cities can share in the win, should be the final result of their wager.

Archbishop Blase J. Cupich promised enough Chicago deep dish pizzas and baked goods to feed more than 100 guests of the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, Ohio, if the Cubs lost the World Series. Bishop Richard G. Lennon answered the challenge by offering to provide a Cleveland-style feast for more than 100 guests of the evening supper program for the homeless, sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, if the Indians were defeated.

"Both teams put up a great effort, both cities very much wanted this victory, and today Chicago is giving thanks for this blessing," said Archbishop Cupich. "Our city is celebrating with our Cubs, and we want to include our friends in Cleveland."

Chicago deep dish pizzas and Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery treats, as well as the Cleveland-style feast, will be delivered to both the Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, and to the evening supper program in Chicago.

"Although we hoped the Indians would come out on top, we humbly accept our defeat and congratulate our friends to the west in Chicago," said Bishop Lennon. "We are thankful for the pizzas and dessert, and hope Chicago enjoys a taste of Cleveland on us. We'll be back next year!"

The pizzas and their transportation are being donated by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, known as the home of the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery will deliver their homemade baked goods. Italian Creations, of Lakewood, Ohio, will deliver a meal of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut and green beans.

Getting an early Halloween buzz on apparantly was a Godsend to Uber and Lyft drivers handling weekend partiers going through two OVI checkpoints in Stow Saturday night. Police say they saw a "large" contingent of people using the alternative taxi services on one of the busiest party nights of the year.

Summit County's OVI Task Force notes over 550 vehicles passed through a pair of checkpoints on Graham Road and Kent Road with NO arrests for driving while under the influence. It wasn't a lucky night for those busted for open container, outstanding warrants, posession of drug paraphernalia or driving while under license suspension. 

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(Summit County OVI Task Force) On Saturday, October 29th 2016 the Summit County OVI Task Force conducted two sobriety checkpoints in the City of Stow. 

The first checkpoint was conducted at 3227 Graham Road:

320- Vehicles passed through the checkpoint in total
23- Vehicles were directed into the diversion area for further investigation or violations
03- People were arrested for driving under suspension
03- People were arrested for an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle
01- Person was arrested for an outstanding warrant
01- Person was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia

The second checkpoint was conducted at 4581 Kent Road:

241- Vehicles passed through the checkpoint in total
13- Vehicles were directed into the diversion area for further investigation or violations
02- People were arrested for driving under suspension

The OVI Task Force is pleased to announce there were no arrests for OVI at either checkpoint. An abundance of alternative transportation was in use as officers encountered a large volume of Uber and Lyft drivers
transporting people to and from Halloween festivities. Those persons are to be congratulated for planning ahead.

Goodyear reporting record core operating income year to date -- $1.5 billion dollars worth. Net income hit more than $703 million as the company released it's third quarter results this morning. Net income was 8.2% on the quarter even though sales were down compared to the 2015 Third Quarter. The company says that's because business in Venezuela was de-consolidated.

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(Goodyear Tire & Rubber) Strong Goodyear net income of $317 million for third quarter, $703 million year-to-date.

- Segment operating income of $556 million for third quarter, record core segment operating income of $1.5 billion for year-to-date period 

- Third quarter Goodyear net income as a percent of sales of 8.2%, total segment operating margin of 14.5%

- Americas third quarter income of $305 million, 14.7% operating margin

- Europe, Middle East and Africa third quarter income of $152 million, 12.3% operating margin

- Record Asia Pacific third quarter income of $99 million, 18.3% operating margin

- Company confirms 2020 targets and capital allocation plan

AKRON, Ohio, October 28, 2016 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016.

"We delivered solid results in the quarter, with a total segment operating margin of 14.5 percent, which takes our core segment operating income to record levels on a year-to-date basis," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president. "Our revised 2016 outlook reflects recent volatility impacting our U.S. commercial truck tire business. This near-term headwind will not have an impact on our value proposition or our ability to execute on our long-term plan," he said.

"Our strategy is built to take advantage of the trends shaping our industry. Global demand for high-value-added, large rim-diameter tires is increasing. We are confident that our portfolio of these products and our distribution advantages position us on a path to sustained growth and achievement of the 2020 targets that we recently announced," Kramer said.

Consistent with this strategy, on October 24 the company announced its intention to close its Philippsburg, Germany tire manufacturing facility and realign its European capacity to increase production of high-value-added tires. "Our focus is on winning in the high-value segments of the market and reducing our exposure to low-growth and declining segments to capture the value of our brand and help our customers grow profitably," he added.

Goodyear's third quarter 2016 sales were $3.8 billion, down from $4.2 billion a year ago, with the decrease driven by the deconsolidation of the company's subsidiary in Venezuela.

Tire unit volumes totaled 42 million, which was essentially flat with 2015 after adjusting for the deconsolidation of Venezuela at the end of 2015. Growth in Asia Pacific was more than offset by declines in Americas and Europe, Middle East and Africa. Replacement tire shipments were
up 1 percent. Original equipment unit volume was down 6 percent.

Goodyear's third quarter 2016 net income was $317 million ($1.19 per share), up 17 percent from $271 million (99 cents per share) in the year-ago quarter. The improvement was primarily due to an income tax benefit resulting from various discrete tax adjustments that was partially offset by increased rationalization charges. Third quarter 2016 adjusted net income was
$310 million ($1.17 per share), up from $271 million (99 cents per share) in 2015. Per share amounts are diluted.

The company reported third quarter segment operating income of $556 million in 2016, down from $602 million a year ago. Segment operating income in 2016 was negatively impacted by the deconsolidation of Venezuela. Core segment operating income, which excludes Venezuela, was
$563 million in the year-ago quarter.

Year to Date Results

Goodyear's sales for the first nine months of 2016 were $11.4 billion, down 8 percent from the 2015 period, reflecting the deconsolidation of Venezuela and unfavorable foreign currency translation.

Tire unit volumes totaled 125 million, up 1 percent from 2015, driven by growth in the Asia Pacific region, primarily in Japan, due to the acquisition of a controlling interest in Nippon Goodyear Ltd. (NGY), and China. Replacement tire shipments were up 2 percent. Original equipment unit volume was down 3 percent. Excluding the impact of the deconsolidation of Venezuela, unit volumes increased 2 percent.

Goodyear's year-to-date net income of $703 million ($2.62 per share) is up 2 percent from$687 million ($2.51 per share) in 2015's first nine months. The increase was primarily due to lower income tax expense due to various discrete tax adjustments. Year-to-date adjusted net income was $818 million ($3.05 per share), up from $649 million ($2.39 per share) in 2015. Per share amounts are diluted. The company reported year-to-date segment operating income of $1.5 billion in 2016, down 2 percent from a year ago. The decrease was due to the deconsolidation of Venezuela. Core segment operating income, which excludes Venezuela, was $1.4 billion in the 2015 nine months.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

See the note at the end of this release for further explanation and reconciliation tables for Segment Operating Income and Margin; Adjusted Net Income; and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share, reflecting the impact of certain significant items on the 2016 and 2015 periods.

As expected, the City of Akron is looking to rein-in it's so-called "legacy costs" -- otherwise known as health care for retirees. It doesn't impact the state-funded main health care but it does impact supplemental health care now provided at no cost for retirees and their benefits. Under proposed changes City Council approved the changes: supplemental costs would go from free to $30 monthly for single, $60 monthly for families. The changes also hit those who have spouses already eligible for health coverage from their own employee with a surcharge if the other coverage is declined.

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(City of Akron) Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and City Council President Marilyn Keith introduced four pieces of legislation in early September aimed at controlling legacy costs related to the City's supplemental retiree health care benefit. While City of Akron retirees' primary health care is provided through OPERS, OP&F and/or Medicare, the City of Akron has for many years provided additional, supplemental health care benefits, at no cost to the retirees or their dependents. However, as health care costs continue to escalate, the City was and is unable continue to provide this supplemental benefit at no cost. The City has investigated this matter and has determined that no other major city in Ohio provides this type of retiree benefit.

The Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel identified legacy costs, the majority of which relate to this benefit, to be at $9 million in 2014. This burden on taxpayers was expected to steeply increase in the next several years if changes were not implemented. Panel members recommended that the City reform this supplemental retiree benefit to protect itself and City employees from significant long-term financial risk.

Mayor Horrigan diligently worked with his administration to investigate options for effectively reducing these costs while remaining fair to retirees, and partnered with President Keith to introduce legislation proposing the following changes:

- Determining to provide a supplemental benefit for employees who are hired on or before December 31, 2016;

- Requiring eligible retirees to contribute toward supplemental benefits at the same rate active, full-time, permanent employees contribute toward their health care benefits—$30 per month for singles and $60 per month for families;

- Providing for changes to the supplemental benefit plan that align with changes made to the benefit plan provided to active, full-time, permanent employees; and

- Providing for a spousal surcharge where an eligible retiree whose spouse qualifies for health insurance benefits from his/her own employer and chooses to decline that plan, the City of Akron retiree is required to pay a spousal surcharge to elect to include the spouse on the City's supplemental health care benefits.

After this initial legislation was introduced, Mayor Horrigan listened to feedback from the City's union leadership and responded by introducing alternative legislation, based on a union concept, that would have provided retirees with a stipend in lieu of any supplemental retiree health care benefit. The stipend option, which was withdrawn, would have provided similar financial savings to the City, but would have required retirees to seek out and acquire their own supplemental coverage.

On October 17, City Council passed the first phase of the plan—offering this supplemental benefit to only persons hired on or before December 31, 2016. Tonight, City Council passed the remaining three ordinances to implement Mayor Horrigan and President Keith's original proposal to reign in legacy costs. "This was the most responsible course of action the City could take," Council President Keith said Monday. "Retirees will not be losing any benefits with these changes. Instead, these reasonable cost-saving measures will reduce costs to taxpayers and put retirees on fair footing with current employees. It made perfect sense to me."

"It is one of our greatest responsibilities as City leaders to ensure that our City will be on solid financial footing, now and into the future," Mayor Horrigan said. "I deeply value the service of our current and retired employees and weigh that against the needs and costs placed on all City residents. Based on the findings of the Blue Ribbon Panel and the data provided by our consultants, I knew that doing nothing was not an option. I'm pleased that the members of City Council appreciated the reasonableness and necessity of these changes, and investigated and implemented them with due diligence. As we move forward, I will continue to find responsible, resourceful, and efficient ways to update our policies and practices in order to safeguard taxpayer dollars while ensuring the ongoing financial health and welfare of our City for this and future generations."

City retirees should look for detailed communication from the City's Human Resources Department in the coming weeks with additional information on the how these changes will be implemented, and should contact the Employee Benefits Office of the Human Resources Department at (330) 375-2700 with any questions.

Four judges on the ballot winning "excellent" ratings from the Akron Bar Association ahead of the election in two weeks. Tom Teodosio, Lynne Callahan, Donna Carr and Todd McKenney recognized based on seven criteria including integrity, knowledge of the law, experience and judicial temperment. The other candidates on the ballot seeking office in the Ninth District Court of Appeals, Domestic Relations and Common Pleas court also received "good" or "adequate" listings.

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(Akron Bar Association) The Akron Bar Association Commission on Judicial Candidates has been established by the Akron Bar Association to evaluate candidates for local judgeships. The Commission rates the candidates "Excellent," "Good," "Adequate," or "Not Acceptable." Ratings are based on seven criteria: integrity, legal knowledge and ability, professional experience, judicial temperament, diligence, personal responsibility and public and community service.

The Akron Bar Association has created a website to not only promote the Commission's ratings, but to serve as a central source of information about the local judicial candidates appearing on the November ballot. In addition to the ratings, links to the candidates' websites and social media pages can easily be found. All ratings require a majority vote of the Commission; a rating of "Excellent" requires two thirds supermajority of the Commission. The ratings are not intended to be a comparison or endorsement of candidates, but only represent the Commission's evaluation of each individual candidate's qualifications for the specific office sought.

A rating of "Adequate" requires a vote of a majority of the Commission members present. If a candidate is rated "Adequate," a second ballot is taken to determine if the rating "Good" will be awarded, also requiring a vote of the majority of the Commission members present. If a candidate is rated "Good," a third ballot is taken to determine if the rating "Excellent" will be awarded. The "Excellent" rating requires the affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the Commission members present. The Commission is comprised of 28 experienced members of the Akron Bar Association selected by its Common Pleas, Municipal & Appellate Courts Committee, Family Law Section, Probate Law Section, the co-chairs of the Commission and the Bar President. No more than 50% of the Commission may be from any one political party. All candidates complete a questionnaire containing extensive biographical data and submit relevant materials, including writing samples. References for the candidates are interviewed and intensive interviews of the candidates are conducted.

This year, the Commission evaluated the judicial candidates running in the election scheduled for November 8, 2016. The ratings are as follows: Candidate ABA Commission Rating

9th District Court of Appeals:

Term Beginning 2/9/17 Diana M. Stevenson ADEQUATE Thomas A. Teodosio EXCELLENT

9th District Court of Appeals:

Term Beginning 2/11/17 Lynne S. Callahan EXCELLENT

9th District Court of Appeals:

Term Beginning 2/10/17 Donna J. Carr EXCELLENT

Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division

Begin 1/6/17 Ron Cable GOOD Katarina Cook GOOD

Court of Common Pleas - General Division

Begin 1/3/17 Joy Malek Oldfield GOOD Scot Stevenson GOOD

Court of Common Pleas - General Division

Begin 1/5/17 Alison Breaux ADEQUATE Todd McKenney EXCELLENT

It only stands to reason the wife of The King should be considered The Queen -- and since royalty is no stranger to christening ships, it is fitting Savannah James got the honor to swing the champagne and officially launch Wingfoot Two into Goodyear's fleet of airships.

James, wife of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar and "The King" LeBron James, swung the bottle against the airship's gondala Friday at the company's massive blimp hangar in Suffield Township. Friday as Savannah's day in the spotlight as her husband, children and other family watched proudly along with more than two thousand others on hand.

She talked about how she and LeBron grew up, as generations have, watching the iconic blimps sail across the Akron skies enroute to providing coverage of the nation's most watched sports events. Those Akron roots were warmly recognized by Goodyear CEO Richard Kramer, who officially welcomed Savannah to the family of those helping launch Goodyear airships that includes other luminaries such as ABC Good Morning America's Robin Roberts.

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(Goodyear Tire and Rubber)