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Diane Smith

Akron

Reporter at Record-Courier

Reporter covering Portage County, Ravenna and local government for the Record-Courier. RT don't indicate an endorsement of views presented. Local news is life.

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  • 1 day ago | yahoo.com | Diane Smith |Ravenna Record-Courier

    Xandria Mancuso, pictured in Summer 2024 during a tea party, died May 7, 2025. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna. The funeral for a 9-year-old Ravenna girl who died May 7 after what her family describes as an "accident" will be May 23 in Akron. Newcomer Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, on Wednesday posted Xandria Mancuso's obituary on its website. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna.

  • 1 day ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

    The funeral for a 9-year-old Ravenna girl who died May 7 after what her family describes as an "accident" will be May 23 in Akron. Newcomer Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, on May 14 posted Xandria Mancuso's obituary on its website. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna.

  • 1 day ago | beaconjournal.com | Diane Smith

    The funeral for a 9-year-old Ravenna girl who died May 7 after what her family describes as an "accident" will be May 23 in Akron. Newcomer Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, on May 14 posted Xandria Mancuso's obituary on its website. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna.

  • 3 days ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

    One of the main routes between Ravenna and Rootstown will close for work on a railroad overpass, the Portage County Engineer's Office stated in a news release. Norfolk Southern will close Prospect Street at the railroad overpass because of falling debris. The closure begins May 13 and will continue through May 15. The road will reopen for the weekend and then close again May 19 through May 21. While the road is in Ravenna Township, it connects Rootstown and Ravenna.

  • 4 days ago | record-courier.com | Diane Smith

    MANTUA − Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons was born during World War I, just days after Babe Ruth hit the first home run of his career. Today, Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons is still living independently in her own home as she prepares to celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17. The big day will be marked by a quiet celebration with a friend. She is among only a few Ohioans who have reached that milestone.

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Diane Smith
Diane Smith @DianeSmith_RC
2 May 25

When the "What did you do to your foot" question can finally be replaced with, "Didn't you read the Sunday paper?" #CharcotFoot #Awareness https://t.co/QHpqFzPzEr

Diane Smith
Diane Smith @DianeSmith_RC
22 Jan 25

Two warming centers are open in Portage County. https://t.co/BJOntfZ6Az

Diane Smith
Diane Smith @DianeSmith_RC
24 Oct 24

True story: I walked into the Center of Hope yesterday, expecting to find someone who could tell me more about Matthew Fries, who was shot by police while wielding an ax. I didn't expect to meet the man he allegedly stabbed. https://t.co/5KfRSr0ZYp