Dick’s, Walmart Suspend Sales of Certain Semi-Automatic Rifles—What Do You Think?

In wake of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, Dick's has removed all guns from the store closest to Newtown, Conn.

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the world, has suspended sales of certain kinds of semi-automatic rifles from its stores nationwide. The company, which is headquartered in Moon Township, PA, also has removed all guns from its chain closest to Newtown, CT. The move follows a decision made by Walmart, which pulled the Bushmaster gun from its website on Monday. In a statement, Dick's said the move was made out of respect to the victims and families of Newtown. Friday’s shooting left 20 children, all between the ages of 6 and 7, and six adults dead. Stow's Walmart is on Hudson Drive. The closest Dick's is on Buchholzer Boulevard in Akron. “We are…

•  29 Comments
• Photos (2)

James Thomas

10:20 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013

TO SHOOT YOUR CAPS LOCK TAB!!!!!!!!   more ›

Black Friday Store Hours in Stow (Some Deals Start Thanksgiving Night!)

Don't let the tryptophan make you sleep in — there are deals to be had in Stow stores!

LOOK: Stow's Walmart Just Got Super

The store had its grand reopening Oct. 3, 2012.

After months and months of construction that began back in August, the Stow Walmart went from being a regular store to a 151,420-square-foot super store.  With the expansion also comes a need for more employees. The store was hiring between 85-110 new people, both full- and part-time.

•  1 Comment
• Photos (2)

Man Aims Loaded Crossbow at Group of Walmart Employees

The following information was supplied by the Stow Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

A man pointed a loaded crossbow at several Walmart employees in the parking lot Jan. 7 as many witnesses looked on, according to police.  No one was hurt. When Stow Police arrived, they said the 32-year-old man from Cuyahoga Falls was intoxicated. Ten victims told police that he was outside of the business around 2:50 a.m. and tried to start a fight with some employees. The store is open 24 hours. He was charged with 10 counts of aggravated menacing. 

• Photos (1)