Akron wins $5 million national grant to improve downtown
Akron is one of four cities nationwide — and by far the smallest — to win a $5 million competitive grant to help revitalize public spaces downtown.The “Reimagining the Civic Commons” award comes from a...
View ArticleEmployers figuring out how to deal with Ohio’s newly legal medical marijuana
Medical marijuana just became legal in Ohio.But while Ohio’s medical marijuana law is in effect as of Sept. 8, don’t expect pot to be available for at least a year — and perhaps two years — as the...
View ArticleSo long cable box. New rules may allow you to bypass the box
NEW YORK: You may soon have more options for a cable box than renting one from your cable company.The Federal Communications Commission has a plan to make cable companies provide apps that could be...
View ArticleAkron man going to prison for not paying more than $60,000 in child support
An Akron man is heading to prison for failing to pay child support.How much does he owe? More than $60,000.Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Lynne Callahan sentenced David Godbee, 36, of Douglas...
View ArticleGamblers seek a million-dollar payout at Garrettsville bowling alley
GARRETTSVILLE: Fortune seekers were scattered around SkyLane Bowling, sitting at tables writing their names and telephone numbers on orange and pink tickets.Orange for the big drawing.Pink for the...
View ArticleLocal officials say no to selling, growing or processing marijuana in their...
Officials in three Akron-area communities took action this week to prohibit the growing, selling and processing of medical marijuana in their towns.While marijuana remains illegal at the federal level,...
View ArticleA formal welcome to new UA students is a change from the past
The University of Akron is taking a more formal approach to its annual welcoming ceremony for students at Friday’s convocation at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.Although students are not expected...
View ArticleForum puts focus on how Clinton is judged compared to Trump
Associated PressWHITE PLAINS, N.Y.: For months, Hillary Clinton’s supporters have griped that she’s held to a higher, harder standard than Donald Trump. After Wednesday night’s forum on national...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Tramon Williams embraces role as nickel cornerback while...
BEREA: Browns cornerback Tramon Williams has had to deal with emotions spurred by a demotion. Williams has started every game in which he’s appeared during the past six seasons, but Jamar Taylor...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 8
FOOTBALLScoreboardThursday’s ResultsDublin Jerome 14, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 7Parma 40, Cle. John Marshall 0ScheduleWeek 3Friday’s GamesColumbiana Crestview (2-0) at Alliance (0-2)Aurora (1-1)...
View ArticleBrowns’ Terrelle Pryor envisioned successful transition to wide receiver; now...
BEREA: Terrelle Pryor practices visualization, so he saw himself becoming a full-time starting wide receiver in the NFL way before the Browns made him one. “I envisioned myself doing this,” Pryor said...
View ArticleBaby boy found dead at homeless shelter where family stayed
DAYTON, OHIO: Police say a nearly 4-month-old boy was found dead at a Dayton homeless shelter, and his father was arrested after becoming confrontational with officers investigating what happened.The...
View ArticleTrump education plan would spread charters, school choice across America
CLEVELAND: Flanked by the owner of a national charter school company, presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday laid out an education plan to make school choice mandatory in every state.Trump...
View ArticleDeath of man found near Brandywine Falls ruled suicide
The death of a 71-year-old man found dead Tuesday morning near Brandywine Falls has been ruled a suicide.The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office said the Brecksville man died of multiple...
View ArticleOfficials: Ohio man received food stamps by hiding $4 million
NOVELTY, OHIO: Police say an Ohio man who claims he’s worth $120 million and is the son of a late former Iranian prince hid his wealth in order to collect food stamp payments and Medicaid.WKYC-TV...
View ArticleBrowns exec Sashi Brown defends plan: ‘Folks have not seen a strategy quite...
BEREA: Browns head of football operations Sashi Brown said accusations of the franchise tanking in 2016 to improve its draft position next year don’t bother him because they’re not true.The theories...
View ArticleOhio Turnpike considers doing away with gates and toll booths
The Ohio Turnpike is considering doing away with gates and booths as a way to modernize its toll collections.The future might involve no stopping and cameras taking pictures of license plates for...
View ArticleHoly guacamole! Flying burritos from Chipotle coming soon
NEW YORK: Flying burritos will soon be a reality over Virginia Tech.Chipotle is taking part in a test this month that will let some of the university’s students and staff have their favorite...
View ArticleHigh school football Friday night scoreboard
Week 3Friday’s GamesNon-leagueAurora 38, Twinsburg 15Austintown Fitch 26, Louisville 0Barberton 43, Cuyahoga Falls 21Brecksville 42, Brunswick 35GlenOak 13, Buchtel 12Cambridge 13, Canton South 6Canada...
View ArticleDog trainer who saved Akron pit bull from being euthanized now being...
By Amanda GarrettBeacon Journal staff writer A dog trainer who rescued Gordon — a pit bull once used as a bait dog in an Akron dog-fighting ring — has run into trouble with the Geauga Humane Society,...
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