Browns cornerback Joe Haden eager to test himself this week against...
BEREA: Browns coach Hue Jackson wasn’t kidding when he said this week would be “huge” for two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden.Not only is Haden expected to play for the first time this preseason...
View ArticleCascade Auto Group unveils new $4 million Audi showroom
For starters, the new $4 million Audi showroom off of State Road in Cuyahoga Falls is not Cascade Audi.And it’s not Audi of Cuyahoga Falls.The proper name is Audi Cuyahoga Falls. That’s right, no “of.”...
View ArticleTrump expected to appeal to disenchanted Democrats in UA speech
If Donald Trump is to win Ohio, he’ll need the support of disenchanted Democrats.The state’s northeast corner is where he hopes to find them.In a speech set for 7 p.m. Monday, Trump will likely bring...
View ArticleCleveland police investigating death at local hospital
CLEVELAND: Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 27-year-old Cleveland woman who was dropped off a local hospital this past weekend.Officers were first alerted to Nichole Richards after...
View ArticleFamily member backs up over 23-month-old boy, killing him
TROY, Ohio: Police in Ohio say a 23-month-old boy has died after a family member backed up over him in a pickup truck over the weekend.The Miami County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Marcus Bowers...
View ArticleAuthorities: Police fatally shoot robbery suspect in Ohio
HAMILTON, Ohio: A police chief says an officer fatally shot a suspect who was holding a knife to a pharmacist’s throat in a southwest Ohio drugstore.Hamilton Police Chief Craig Bucheit says officers...
View ArticleNew purple bus rolling through downtown Akron
A new purple bus began rolling through downtown Akron Monday morning.Metro RTA, along with the University of Akron, has launched DASH, a free shuttle for students and the general public.The bus takes...
View ArticleA. Schulman Inc. names new COO, makes other changes following top executive...
A. Schulman Inc., which last week rehired board Chairman Joseph Gingo as its chief executive officer, has named a new chief operating officer and made other key appointments.The executive changes...
View ArticleTrump’s day in Akron: Early bird catches crowd off guard
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was on stage a half hour ahead of schedule when he visited the Akron area on Monday, finishing the day with a rally at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the...
View ArticleHoppin’ Frog to host Ohio Senate president on Friday to celebrate end of...
Hoppin’ Frog Brewery will receive a special political visit this week, with Ohio Senate President Keith Faber stopping by to help celebrate the end of the state’s alcohol limit on beer.Faber, R-Celina,...
View ArticleGroup of black and white men shouting ‘black lives matter’ charged with...
Akron police arrested seven Canton men early Sunday morning after they attacked a group of white men while shouting “black lives matter,” according to reports.The group of alleged assailants — five...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Celebrating neutrality
If you think about it, Tuesday is the only neutral day of the week.Let’s think on it together.Monday, for most folks, is back-to-work day. Ugh.Wednesday is Hump Day. Halfway to the weekend.Thursday, in...
View ArticleObamacare has a big problem — that can be fixed
From the start, the Affordable Care Act has been a work in progress, requiring repairs as problems, larger and smaller, have surfaced. Now comes one of the larger variety. Aetna, long a vocal supporter...
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REPORTING SCORESSchools are encouraged to report scores by email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com, by fax at 330-996-3629 or by phone at 330-996-3800. Please report scores from home and away games and...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: No need to panic over struggles of Indians’ starting rotation
CLEVELAND: At first glance, it appears that the wheels are falling off the best starting pitching staff in the American League.At least where the Indians’ Josh Tomlin and Danny Salazar are...
View ArticleBrowns eager to unleash wide receiver trio of Corey Coleman, Josh Gordon,...
The Browns were allergic to wide receivers under their previous regime, but they suddenly have what could become one of the NFL’s most dynamic groups at the position.Rookie first-round draft pick Corey...
View ArticleAkron Public Schools mourn slain teacher
An air of sadness enveloped the Akron Public Schools boardroom on Monday night, as Board of Education President Bruce Alexander asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence for a teacher...
View ArticleTrump supporters look to candidate to fix problems with economy, military
While people began lining up outside the University of Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena to see Donald Trump as early as 2:30 p.m., sounds of an acoustic guitar cut through the chatter.Kraig Moss, a...
View ArticleTrump promises to bring back factory jobs in Akron speech
Taking the stage a half-hour ahead of schedule — with lined-up supporters still waiting to get in — Donald Trump wasted no time Monday reminding Ohio of the good-paying factory jobs it’s missing.During...
View ArticleAkron police begin Narcan training; every cruiser expected to be outfitted by...
When 1,000 people recently gathered downtown to raise awareness about the heroin epidemic, one of their chief demands was that Akron police — in addition to paramedics — begin carrying the heroin...
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