Latest: “Heavy snow” expected, Akron under a winter weather advisory from 5...
Just how much snow will fall remains a moving target.The latest prediction from the National Weather Service says “heavy snow” is expected to fall across Northeast Ohio from Monday night into Wednesday...
View Article14-year-old shot after leaving Akron party
A 14-year-old male was shot about 11 p.m. Friday after leaving a party in the 1500 block of Copley Road.The victim told police he was walking home with his brother and a cousin when a car pulled up...
View ArticleLarry Sanders joins Cavaliers, big week for putting the pieces together could...
HOUSTON: The Cavaliers hit the reset button on acquiring the rim protector they’ve long sought, with Larry Sanders undergoing a physical in Cleveland Monday morning and signing a contract in the...
View ArticleJill Herro’s new career is making furniture with a secret
Up until the spring of 2009, Jill Herro said she had never touched a gun in her life.“On a lark, I took a concealed carry class with two of my girlfriends,” said Herro. “I really enjoyed it. … I found...
View ArticleOhio police investigate string of 3 murder-suicides, including one in Medina
MANSFIELD, OHIO: Police in three different Ohio communities have investigated murder-suicides over the past week.Authorities in Mansfield say a 22-year-old woman was shot Wednesday in a car and as she...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron basketball: Traveling in first round of NIT disappoints...
University of Akron coach Keith Dambrot isn’t worried about whether his team will show up in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament, but other issues have disappointed him.UA made a bid...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Fans of darkness go on the offensive
I knew they were out there, but I didn’t think they were this close.As I told you Sunday, campaigns are afoot in at least seven states to do away with daylight saving time, that precious annual gift...
View ArticleOhio National Guard member from Norton died during training
An Ohio National guardsman from Norton died at a training facility in Indiana on Friday.Capt. Brian A. Stillman, 43, collapsed while training at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Ind., shortly after 12:30...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Team interested in free-agent QB Geno Smith, according to...
With the Browns continually searching for options at quarterback, unrestricted free agent Geno Smith has been linked to them.The Browns and Los Angeles Chargers are interested in Smith, NFL Network’s...
View ArticleAkron man arraigned on more charges in fatal crash
An Akron man pleaded not guilty Monday to additional felony charges filed against him for a December crash that left a Chagrin Falls teen dead and two others injured.John Bird, 50, is now charged with...
View ArticleUA scraps campuswide buyout plan, explores “individualized retirement”...
The University of Akron will not offer buyouts to all employees as previously announced.The possibility of a campuswide voluntary buyout plan for all full-time faculty, staff and contract professionals...
View ArticleHundreds of Summit County employees may get 2.5% pay raises
More than 600 non-union Summit County employees are closing in on a 2.5 percent pay raise.County Council committee members on Monday approved 2.5 percent pay raises for 634 employees. The percentage...
View ArticleStark County coroner runs out of space, uses mobile morgue setup tried before...
CANTON: Another Ohio county has made use of a mobile cooling unit to store bodies because its morgue ran out of space, in part because of fatal drug overdoses.Beacon Journal news partner News 5...
View ArticleNew Franklin woman accused of stealing more than $870,000 from employer
NEW FRANKLIN: A bookkeeper at a local plumbing business is accused of stealing more than $870,000 from her employer.Kelly Kemp, 38, of New Franklin, was secretly indicted earlier this month on two...
View ArticleBreathing easier: Akron Children’s efforts reduce ER visits, hospital stays...
Every morning before Neckole Herring sends her kids off to school, she gives them the same reminders: brush your teeth, wash your face, eat breakfast — and don’t forget to puff your inhalers.All four...
View Article2 Ohio universities locked down amid reports of gunfire
Associated PressWILBERFORCE, OHIO: Two universities in Ohio were placed on lockdown Monday night following reports of an armed robbery and gunfire.Central State University says one female student was...
View ArticleTruck full of chocolate overturns on Interstate 71 in Medina County, driver hurt
MONTVILLE TWP.: A truck carrying boxes of chocolate overturned in Medina County early Tuesday morning spilling its load and injuring the driver. The crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. just south of...
View ArticleAkron to receive only about an inch of snow during day Tuesday; 1 to 3 inches...
The National Weather Service says the Akron area should expect only about an inch of snow during the day Tuesday.But there will be strong winds, with gusts up to 32 mph.An additional 1 to 3 inches of...
View ArticleCoroner: Family of 8 slain feared release of autopsy details
COLUMBUS: Objections by family members did not directly influence a coroner’s decision to shield full autopsy reports of eight relatives who were shot in their homes, the coroner said in a deposition...
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Thirsty Dog Brewing celebrating 20 years; opening new taproom and kitchen...
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is known for its dog-themed beers. There’s Citra Dog, Labrador Lager, Cerberus and Siberian Night Imperial Stout, just to name a few. Given the pooch-inspired lineup, it’s no...
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