High School Spotlight — Feb. 23
NATALIE GUNDLINGHudson, swimmingGundling, a senior, is a Division I state qualifier in four events after helping lead Hudson to its fifth consecutive district title at Cleveland State University’s...
View ArticlePolice begin making arrests in Dakota Access pipeline protest camp
CANNON BALL, N.D.: Police in full riot gear began arresting Dakota Access pipeline opponents who remained in a protest camp in North Dakota on Thursday in defiance of orders to leave.Most protesters...
View ArticleN.Y. singer and songwriter visits Hudson schools to show kids can make a...
HUDSON: Singer and songwriter Jesse Ruben has written a lot of songs about relationships. “Songs about relationships are great,” the Philadelphia native said. “But there are other things to write...
View ArticleAuthorities share few details about discovery of missing trustee’s body in...
Medina County officials released almost no new information at a meeting held Thursday to answer reporters’ questions about the discovery of a missing township trustee’s body floating in Chippewa Lake...
View ArticleHomeland Security secretary: No use of U.S. military to enforce immigration
MEXICO CITY: Seeking to tamp down growing unease in Latin America, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly pledged Thursday that the United States won’t enlist its military to enforce immigration...
View ArticlePeople in the news — compiled Feb. 23
Rihanna cited for philanthropyRihanna has been named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year.The Grammy Award-winning singer will receive the Harvard Foundation’s Peter J. Gomes...
View ArticleAkron breaks another weather record, storms on the horizon — winds up to 70...
All good things must come to an end.And this record-breaking string of warm days will come to an abrupt and stormy end Friday night.It was another record-setting day in Akron on Thursday when the...
View ArticleCuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad names new president and CEO
Joe Mazur is trading in derby cars for trains.The president and chief executive officer of the International Soap Box Derby is leaving the Akron nonprofit for the same position at the Cuyahoga Valley...
View ArticleMary Taylor launches gubernatorial campaign committee
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is touting her fundraising ability as she inches into the crowded field of politicians who seek to replace the term-limited Gov. John Kasich in 2019.On Thursday, Taylor filed the...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules —
BASKETBALLBOYSScoring SummaryCANTON HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 49, KIDRON CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 38Heritage 13 13 7 16 — 49KCC 2 8 12 16 — 38CANTON HERITAGE CHRISTIAN — Welty 2-2-8, Hawkins 1-0-2, Berry 5-1-12,...
View ArticleGirls basketball / Revere 58, St. Vincent-St. Mary 57: Emily Brock overcomes...
BATH TWP.: Revere had everything working against it Thursday night.A tough draw matched the Minutemen up with No. 4 seed St. Vincent-St. Mary, and then they fell behind early. Yet, the toughest...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Veteran point guard Deron Williams, waived by Dallas...
CLEVELAND: Even without making another move prior to the trade deadline, Thursday went well for the Cavaliers. Two targets they’ve coveted throughout the trade season both became available. Now they’ll...
View ArticleCavaliers 119, Knicks 104: LeBron James’ triple-double leads Cavs over Knicks...
CLEVELAND: LeBron James has often called the post-All-Star break portion of the schedule his favorite time of year. He showed why again on Thursday. James registered his sixth triple-double of the...
View ArticleOscars 2017: Why Emma Stone will win Best Actress (but why Natalie Portman...
The 89th Academy Awards are almost here, and we are breaking down the major categories. Let us know who you think should take home the top prizes. Today, a look at: Best Actress Isabelle Huppert, Elle...
View ArticleCommunity activist Muriel Walker, first black nurse hired at Akron hospital,...
Mrs. Muriel Walker, 89, played dozens of supporting roles for her family and community during her lifetime: nurse, union organizer, church volunteer, political activist and community board member. She...
View ArticleWadsworth police asking for help to locate rape suspect
WADSWORTH: City police are asking for help in locating a rape suspect.Rodric S. Green, 41, was indicted on charges of first-degree rape and kidnapping in October but his whereabouts are unknown. He is...
View ArticleTuesday night crash claims life of woman, 41
A three-vehicle crash on a ramp to Interstate 77 on Tuesday claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman, according to reports.The crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. on the ramp from state Route 224 east...
View ArticleAkron man, 51, charged with shooting, killing his wife, 37
A man from Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood faces murder charges in the death of his wife.Akron police charged Donald Alexander Sr., 51, with murder on Friday. He’s accused of shooting and killing his...
View ArticleJ.C. Penney to close 130 to 140 stores, affected locations to be announced by...
NEW YORK: J.C. Penney said Friday that it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era...
View ArticleBarberton teacher who used ‘inappropriate word’ during class resigns his post
A Barberton High School math teacher has resigned his post following controversy that he used an offensive word during class.Superintendent Patti Cleary said on Friday that David Barnwell, who had been...
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