Summit Co. Judge Self-Quarantines After Italy Trip
Written by Ryan LangSummit County Common Pleas Court Judge Alison McCarty and her husband are self-quarantined for the next two weeks after returning from Italy late last month. Hear her talk more about that with the Ray Horner Morning Show:
University of Akron President Dr. Gary Miller has released the following statement on coronavirus planning and prevention:
As the coronavirus situation develops, I want to assure you the University is monitoring the situation closely and taking the necessary steps to hopefully prevent an outbreak here and make preparations in case an outbreak were to occur. We are in very close contact with state and local officials and we have an approved National Incident Management System (NIMS) pandemic protocol in place. We are preparing for a range of actions in response to the situation as it emerges. Following are some specific actions we have taken:
- Updating the University’s overall plan for responding to a communicable disease outbreak.
- In keeping with that plan, activating our Emergency Operations Group that is charged with overall responsibility for coordinating the University response to such a situation. This step is being taken as a precautionary measure to ensure we are as prepared as we can be should an outbreak affect us.
- Restricting University-related travel to China and South Korea. We are prepared to add other travel restrictions should they be necessary.
- Maintaining current information on coronavirus and its implications, including advice on good hygiene practices, on the UA website.
- Working with a few students who were planning study abroad trips to China and South Korea; maintaining contact and supporting a student who already was in China and one already in South Korea. (Both report they are healthy, doing well and have indicated they do not want to return home.)
- Distributed several Zipmail and Digest communications to the campus community to inform them of University actions, CDC and U.S. Department of State recommendations and other updates.
As a reminder, if any UA employee is planning any international travel on, or in support of, University business, you are required to register that travel through the International Center. See more information about that process.
In addition, this article from Sunday’s Akron Beacon Journal has very useful background information from an Akron physician who chairs the national organization of infectious disease doctors.
Finally, let’s all work together to maintain a healthy environment for all of us.
Sincerely,
Gary L. Miller
President
The University of Akron
Looking to adopt a pot belly pig?
Well, the Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary says they've got a surplus.
The Ravenna-based sanctuary is taking to social media looking to find loving homes for some of their pig population:
"We are at capacity for pot belly pigs. We are unable to help shelters and humane agencies because we have no space available. On this National Pig Day, please share our available pot belly pigs so we can find them loving homes."
Find out more information at the Happy Trails website here.
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-28-20 Featured
Written by Jeanne DestroThis week, we're sorting out the connection between social media and loneliness with a report from CBS News, and an interview with Akron area Psychologist and Author, Dr. Toni Cooper.
An Akron woman was arrested after a fight with her live-in boyfriend Wednesday night.
Just after 11 p.m., Akron Police were called to a home in the 20 block of Royal Place. When police arrived, they found the 42-year-old male victim with a stab wound to his chest.
The victim was transported to Akron City Hospital and was last listed in critical condition.
Not long after the stabbing, police say 36-year-old Malika Belfield (pictured) admitted that she had stabbed her boyfriend during an argument.
Belfield was arrested and is charged with Felonious Assault and Domestic Violence. She's been booked in Summit County Jail.
More...
Update: It's come to my attention that the story regarding the Ed Sheeran church hoax... is a hoax!!
The Portsmouth, Ohio Official page has become known for tricking the public, like when they posted the story about the Travis Tritt impersonator back in May.
The page has officially been outed through an interview you can read here.
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Police in Portsmouth, Ohio are looking for Ronnie Williams Jr. of Sciotoville after they say he scammed three local churces.
According to a Facebook post from the city, Williams convinced the churches that he was pop singer Ed Sheeran, saying he would perform at their churches in exchange for payment.
Last Sunday, Williams reportedly performed one of Sheeran's hits "The Shape of You" in front of a group at the Christ Community Church.
After investigating, police asked the pastor of that church why he thought that Ed Sheeran would be performing at a church in Portsmouth in exchange for 35 dollars and a sandwich... To which the pastor replied, he had just assumed Sheeran had fallen on hard times.
The Stow Police Department has released the names of the two suspects in the armed robbery of the Speedway gas station at 1045 Graham Road on February 23rd.
The suspects (pictured) have been identified as Shaun Patrick Phipps and Ashleigh Michelle Mayfield.
In addition to robbing the gas station of cash and cigarettes, the two are accused of stealing an employee's Honda CRV with Ohio license plate GST-6352.
Arrest warrants have been issued for Aggravated Robbery and Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
The pair are believed to be homeless but have been known to frequent the Akron and Canton area. Police believe they may still be in possession of the stolen vehicle.
Anyone with information about either of their whereabouts are asked to call Stow PD immediately at (330) 689-5700. Det. Dolezal is lead on the investigation.