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abroad Spring break in the City of Lights. Page 16
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retirement THS students bid principal adieu. Page 28
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” — President Thomas Jefferson
North Avenue city center complex moves forward nn Developer hopes to break ground for construction by end of year
sports Bats come alive in win over Poland.
by Holly Schoenstein | reporter Tallmadge — Testa Companies’ proposed city center complex near the Circle is moving forward without an affordable senior housing element, after the project was passed over two years in a row for tax credits. Joel Testa, chief op-
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erating officer of Testa Companies, said his Cuyahoga Falls real estate development firm was notified last month that it wasn’t awarded the federal senior tax credits that are administered by the state, which were necessary to make the affordable senior housing part of “The Village at Town Center” project at 76 North Ave. work. “We’re always disappointed from a competitive [standpoint] beSEE complex, Page 4
Poker Run marks 10 years of fundraising
prom ‘Gatsby’ theme of this year’s dance.
nn Brimfield Police Chief Oliver to speak at opening
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merican Legion Post 255 Commander James Forsythe speaks at Tallmadge Cemetery after the 146th annual Tallmadge Memorial Day Parade May 26. For more photos, see Pages 10 and 11.
Tallmadge — The Lance Cpl. Daniel “Nate” Deyarmin Jr. Memorial Benefit Run is commemorating its 10th consecutive year raising money for veterans and their families. This year’s bene fit is set for June 8 at Ta l l m a d g e M i d d l e School, which is located at 484 East Ave. The Motorcycle Poker
Run registration starts at 9 a.m. The first bike out will be at 10:30 a.m., and the last in will be at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for drivers and $10 for passengers. Food is included in SEE run, Page 4