aKROnRobbers mug manAKRON: An Akron man was confronted by gunmen who stole his wallet during a robbery Monday afternoon, police said.The victim, 51, told police he was robbed about 2 p.m. while walking to his car at a gas station parking lot near the 500 block of North Main Street.At least one of the robbers was armed with a handgun. He pointed the weapon at the victim and demanded money, police said. The man surrendered an unknown amount of cash, and the robbers fled.Police described the robbers as two black teens, standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall with thin builds. They each wore black hooded sweatshirts and black sweatpants.Anyone with information is asked to call Akron police at 330-375-2490. Anonymous tips can be left at http://akronohio.gov/asp/tip.html.Chief honors policeAKRON: Akron Police Chief James Nice honored officers Tuesday who have served more than 25 years with the department.In all, 49 officers received specially designed service pins. Nice presented them individually during roll calls held throughout the day.The pins contain a gold shield with the words “Akron Police Department established in 1897.” The pins also include the number 25, an eternal flame and a figure representing the scales of justice.Nice personally provided funding for the pins, which were designed by his immediate staff members, a spokesman said.BATH TOWNSHIPAppointment madeBATH TWP.: Maryellen Burnham was unanimously appointed to the Bath Zoning Commission as second alternate for the term expiring June 30, 2013.Burnham has lived in the township for 17 years, is employed by the Babcock & Wilcox Co., and is active on a number of township organizations, including the Heritage Corridors Committee and the Bath Historical Society and Museum. She previously served as a member of the Bath Comprehensive Plan Committee.Also, Fiscal Officer Sharon Troike is requesting applicants for the two openings on the External Audit Committee. This group meets twice yearly — before and after the state audit.Troike recommends that applicants either live or work in the township; business ownership is a plus. COVENTRY TOWNSHIPTrustee’s seat openCOVENTRY TWP.: Summit County Probate Judge Todd McKenney is accepting applications for the appointment of a Coventry Township trustee to replace Brenda Patterson, who died Jan. 12.McKenney has received five applications submitted by township trustees after they could not agree on a replacement. He will consider those applicants and any additional ones.They must be 18 or older and be a current resident of Coventry Township. Letters of interest, a resume and supporting documentation must be received at Summit County Probate Court by 4 p.m. Feb. 15 to be considered.For additional information, call 330-643-2330.HUDSONSurvey for citizensHUDSON: The city will conduct a citizen survey as part of a strategic planning effort to set the course for the city in coming years.The survey, similar to one done in 2005, will gauge residents’ satisfaction with programs and services and will identify priorities.The National Research Center Inc. will mail surveys to about 1,200 Hudson households, selected at random, the week of Feb. 27. Recipients are encouraged to answer the questions and return the survey in the postage-paid envelope.City Manager Anthony Bales said this year is an important one for rethinking day-to-day operations and exploring new ideas, and the survey will “help us evaluate our current services and help us better serve the community in the future.”HUDSON SCHOOLSStadium hits goalHUDSON: The Hudson City Schools Foundation has announced it has met its $5.5 million fundraising goal and will begin construction of Hudson Memorial Stadium in the spring.Pushing the grass-roots funding effort over the line was a $400,000 gift by Dick and Barbara Malson. Last year, they donated $2.1 million to build Scott Malson Field, the youth football stadium at Hudson Middle School, named in honor of their late son.The 5,000-seat stadium is expected to be ready by August.KENTAnti-fracking marchKENT: Anti-fracking activists will hold a protest march Saturday in Kent.The event will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., and proceed west toward the Kent State University campus. The march then will turn west to the Gazebo on Franklin and West Main streets.Speakers will be Dr. Ted Voneida of Northeast Ohio Medical University and Jaime Frederick of Coitsville.A large number of grass-roots groups from several states are expected, said organizer George Sosebee, a member of Concerned Citizens Ohio.PENINSULAVillage to buy plowPENINSULA: The village will purchase a used state snowplow to enable crews to continue plowing streets through the winter.The “novel” arrangement came about after the village realized its current snowplow would not last the season, and there were no funds in the budget to replace the equipment, Mayor Douglas Mayer said.Mayer said numerous attempts at grants were unsuccessful. Sen. Frank LaRose arranged for a meeting of state and local officials to find a solution, and the vehicle resale was arranged.“In the midst of difficult economic times and a troubling political climate, it is refreshing to see an elected official who is willing to forge ahead and break through barriers,” Mayer said in a news release commending LaRose for his effort.PORTAGE COUNTYTrustee openingsRAVENNA: There are two openings on the Robinson Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, which will be appointed by the Portage County Board of Commissioners and two judges.The deadline to apply for the seat is Monday.Applicants must be electors of the area served by the hospital. One member must be a registered Democrat or an independent, and one must be a registered Republican or an independent. Board members serve without compensation; the term is six years.Submit a resume, qualifications and a letter of request to: Portage County Board of Commissioners, Attn: RMH Board of Trustees, 449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna, OH 44266.For more information, call 330-297-3603.STREETSBOROMissing teen foundSTREETSBORO: Streetsboro police arrested a Pennsylvania man found inside a hotel Monday with a pregnant 14-year-old girl.Clyde Tonkin, 29, was being held in the Portage County Jail on a charge of obstructing official business. The teen was taken into custody and was to be driven back to her mother’s home in Jenkins Township, Pa.Police said the girl is eight months pregnant. She was reported missing Saturday from Pennsylvania. Staff members at Robinson Memorial Hospital contacted Streetsboro police after Tonkin and the teen visited the facility.Police found them at an area hotel, and Tonkin and the girl lied about their identity when interviewed by officers, police said.The teen traveled to Ohio willingly and was not abducted, police said.Tonkin could face additional charges when he is returned to Pennsylvania, police said.SUMMIT COUNTYConsul to speakAKRON: The Akron Council on World Affairs will host Mexico: Neighbor and Strategic Partner at 6 p.m. Feb. 23.Guest speaker will be Mexican Consul Vicente Sanchez Ventura of Detroit. He will provide perspective on challenges being undertaken by the Mexican government in three significant areas: trade, the drug war and border issues.The event will be at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Fairlawn.Attendees can choose dinner and the program beginning at 6 p.m. for $45 per person or program only beginning at 7:15 p.m. for $15.Registration by mail with payment is due by Feb. 17.Send check and attendee information to: AWCA, P.O. Box 5300, Akron, OH 44334 or visit www.akronworldaffairs.org/forms/ACWA_registration.pdf.