Man snaps neck of elderly mother’s dog, couple starves dogs in two Akron...
Akron police have charged three people with felony cruelty to animals in two incidents so far this month on accusations that they mistreated or even killed dogs. In the most recent case, James Taylor,...
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As part of Sunshine Week this week, Dave Yost released a list of 414 citations issued to 357 public entities in 2016, most cited for lacking complete policies for public records. The state auditor...
View ArticleSecond child in a week revived after apparently ingesting drugs and...
A second Akron child in a week has accidentally ingested and overdosed on drugs apparently left out by parents or other adults.According to police, a 6-year-old girl ingested an opiate — possibly...
View ArticleDispute between U-verse and Raycom Media cuts off some Northeast Ohio cable...
A dispute between AT&T’s U-verse cable service and Raycom Media left some college basketball fans out in the cold Thursday and Friday and threatens to continue disrupting the local CBS affiliate’s...
View ArticleBishop gives blessing to eat corned beef Friday; St. Patrick’s Day busiest...
Go forth and eat some guilt-free corned beef.In a clash of calendars that happens every seven years or so, St. Patrick’s Day this year falls on a Friday during Lent, when Catholics are required to...
View ArticleHigh school boys basketball / Jackson 80, Medina 59: Polar Bears advance to...
Jackson brought its athletic and high-flying team to the University of Akron on Thursday night, and Medina coach Chris Hassinger left impressed.“I would call them a freight train,” Hassinger said...
View ArticleBoys basketball / St. Vincent-St. Mary 87, Mentor Lake Catholic 51: Fighting...
CANTON: Basketball fans, are you ready for St. Vincent-St. Mary versus Cleveland Central Catholic, Round II? You can read anything you like into that reference. St. V-M and Cleveland Central Catholic...
View ArticleCavaliers 91, Jazz 83: Season of adversity continues as Iman Shumpert, Kyrie...
CLEVELAND: When Kevin Love returned Thursday night, there was a sense the Cavaliers had weathered the storm.They came into the game against the Utah Jazz at Quicken Loans Arena with a two-game lead...
View ArticleAkron police boost traffic enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day
Akron police are urging people planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to do so responsibly.Police will be out in force in Akron to deter impaired driving. Greater levels of enforcement are funded...
View ArticleCleveland man represents himself in smash-and-grab trial in Summit County
When Assistant Summit County Prosecutor Ty Graham dismissed an outspoken African-American man from a jury Thursday afternoon, the defendant in the case yelled, “Objection!”Andre Yeager, who was...
View ArticleOhio officer charged with pointing weapon at fellow officers
CINCINNATI: Authorities say an off-duty Cincinnati police officer pointed an assault weapon at fellow officers while intoxicated, and has been charged with misdemeanors.The Cincinnati Enquirer reports...
View ArticleLate County Executive Russ Pry honored at Greater Akron Chamber’s 110th...
Months after an unexpected loss in the community, area leaders used Thursday not as a time to mourn a lost life, but to honor one full of accomplishments.The Greater Akron Chamber awarded former Summit...
View ArticleRefugee who helped U.S. troops was headed for Akron when government officials...
An Afghan man who risked his life to help the U.S. fight terrorism was detained and set for deportation Wednesday, a day after he was supposed to be resettled in Akron.Before President Donald Trump’s...
View ArticlePilot, wife found dead from apparent fentanyl overdose in Ohio
CENTERVILLE, OHIO: Authorities say a commercial airline pilot and his wife have died of an apparent overdose from the powerful synthetic drug fentanyl.Police say the bodies of 36-year-old Brian Halye...
View ArticleHeavy snowband turning St. Patrick’s Day white in Akron
Everything green is turning snow white this St. Patrick’s Day in Akron.The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Friday afternoon warning that a band of heavy snow was making its...
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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...
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 ArticleDriver hurt as truck full of chocolate overturns on Interstate 71 in Medina...
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 ArticleHot Spot: Franklin Hotel Bar serves up tasty drinks and small plates in...
As branding goes, the Franklin Hotel Bar (176 E. Main St., Kent) may not be the catchiest or sexiest name for a mid-scale drinking establishment. Something like Scarlett or Derek would be much sexier,...
View ArticleAkron-area J.C. Penney stores survive retailer’s latest round of closings
Akron-area J.C. Penney locations received a dose of reassurance Friday as the struggling department store chain shed light on its next steps toward downsizing.None of the local stores are among the 138...
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