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Written by Tony MazurA Missing Adult Alert has been issued by the Massillon Police Department for Stark County and surrounding counties: Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Mahoning, Portage, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne.
Information as of: January 5, 2018 at 1:30 AM
Be on the lookout for a missing adult. On January 4, 2018 at 5:00 PM, Mr. Andrews left a business on foot and failed to return home.
The incident took place in Stark County, OH On Whipple Ave NW in the city of Canton.
The adult's name is Carl Andrews and the individual is missing. The adult is a Black male, age 71, is 6'00" tall, weighs 215lbs, and has gray hair and brown eyes. Mr. Andrews suffers from Dementia. He was last seen wearing a red and gray hat, red coat, gray jacket underneath his coat, and white shoes.
Call or dial 911 if you see the adult. You can also call 1-866-693-9171 or 911 to be transferred directly to the investigating law enforcement agency or to hear the alert information.
To view photographs, visit the Endangered Missing Adult Alert website at: http://www.
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Written by Tony MazurAkron Enters Deal to Protect Your Service Lines
Written by Ryan LangThe following is a press release from the City of Akron:
The City of Akron has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer homeowners optional residential external water service line warranties. The coverage is voluntary and available at affordable monthly or annual prices. Founded in 2003, SLWA has partnered with over 400 leading cities and municipalities in the U.S. to provide repair service plans that offer peace of mind and convenience.
“Far too many homeowners are unaware that they are responsible for any repairs needed as a result of damage to the water service lines on their property,” said John O. Moore, Akron’s Director of Public Service. “This means that homeowners can be stuck with the hassle and expense of the repair – from identifying a good contractor and scheduling time for the repair to be done to finding extra money in the budget to cover the cost of the repair. As Akron homes age along with the infrastructure serving them, SLWA repair plans provide homeowners with an optional peace of mind solution so they can be better prepared in the event of these unexpected repairs.”
The SLWA Service Line Warranty Program protects against damage to pipes on homeowners’ property. Repairs to these pipes are not covered by basic homeowners insurance or by the City of Akron. If a customer’s line is in need of repair, a simple call to the SLWA 24-hour hotline will dispatch a local, licensed contractor familiar with local code. The coverage features include:
- ·Up $8,500 per covered incident with no deductibles or annual caps
- ·Hotline access 24 hours per day, 365 days a year
- ·Normal 30-day waiting period waived for immediate coverage
- ·All for $3.47 per month
Many factors contribute to the life expectancy of a service line including the age, type of piping material, soil conditions and installation quality – all factors which are covered through the SLWA protection program. This program is voluntary for residents and provided at no cost to the City of Akron and no public funds are used to promote or administer the program.
“Our service plans not only cover the cost of the repair, they also provide homeowners with reputable, local contractors who will do the best possible job,” said Tom Rusin, CEO of SLWA parent HomeServe USA. “We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Akron and look forward to the opportunity to provide Akron homeowners with the assistance they need when faced with a home repair emergency.”
SLWA has been recognized as the nation's largest and most trusted source of utility line plans endorsed by the National League of Cities (NLC). The company is committed to customer service, ethical marketing practices and maintaining an A+ accredited rating with the Better Business Bureau. For questions about this service, or to enroll, please contact SLWA at 866-922-9006 or visit www.slwofa.com.
About Service Line Warranties of America
Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) is part of HomeServe USA Corp (HomeServe), a leading provider of home repair solutions serving over 3.4 million customers across the US and Canada. Founded in 2003, SLWA is the trusted source of utility line protection programs endorsed by the National League of Cities. Together with HomeServe, SLWA is dedicated to supplying best-in-class repair plans and delivering superior customer service to consumers through over 500 leading city, municipal and utility partners.
"Warming Center" Hours Extended Through Saturday
Written by Ryan LangThe cold isn't going anywhere, so the City of Akron has extended hours for four local community centers throughout the city that have been converted into "Warming Centers" for those stuck outside in the dangerous cold.
Below is the press release from the City of Akron, including a statement from Mayor Dan Horrigan:
Akron, Ohio, January 2, 2018 – Effective today (Tuesday, January 2) and continuing through Saturday, January 6, the City of Akron will be extending hours in four community centers to provide warming centers for residents who are in need.
“As we continue to face temperatures in the teens and single digits, we will be extending the operating hours of our community centers throughout this week in order to provide our residents with a warm place to drop in and escape the cold,” Mayor Dan Horrigan said.
The following centers will be open between the hours of 8:30 AM and 10:00 PM, January 2 - 6, 2018:
Mason Park Community Center
700 E. Exchange Street
Akron, OH 44306
Patterson Park Community Center
800 Patterson Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Summit Lake Community Center
380 W. Crosier Street
Akron, OH 44311
Lawton Street Community Center
1225 Lawton Street
Akron, OH 44320
The City will continue to monitor for continuous frigid temperatures and will extend community center hours as necessary. Unless otherwise specified, the centers will return to their normal business hours starting Sunday, January 7, 2018.