Petitioners want to save now-closed Wildwater Kingdom
More than 3,300 people have signed an online petition to try to save the now-closed Wildwater Kingdom.Heather Schneider started a change.org petition five days ago to save the water park, which...
View ArticleSevere thunderstorm possible Saturday afternoon
The national Storm Prediction Center says the Akron area faces a slight risk for severe storms Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service says a “strong cold front” will make its way across...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron football: Coming off big win over LSU, Wisconsin presents...
MADISON, Wis.: For an encore to the upset victory over LSU, No. 10 Wisconsin will host the University of Akron.This matchup doesn’t have quite the same zip as a showdown against an SEC power. But the...
View ArticleHigh school football / Lake 38, Copley 35: Tye Hunt’s 6-yard touchdown catch...
COPLEY: In a game filled with momentum, it was the visiting Lake Blue Streaks who had it last.After a back-and-fourth 48 minutes, Lake scored with two seconds to play for a thrilling 38-35 victory over...
View ArticleHigh school football/Mogadore 42, Norton 14: Wildcats unleash offensive...
NORTON: Mogadore’s offense scored early and often in its 42-14 win at Norton on Friday night, and the defense made the Panthers’ night difficult, but it was the circumstances of the win that mattered...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 9
FOOTBALLScoreboardFriday’s ResultsAlliance 33, Columbiana Crestview 14 Archbishop Hoban 37, Young. Ursuline 12Ashland 38, Tiffin Columbian 21Ashland Crestview 42, Sandusky St. Mary 0Ashland Mapleton...
View ArticleResidents share their solutions to the region’s heroin crisis
The same scene plays out far too frequently at the ADM Crisis Center.Barb Steese, a nurse at the detox clinic, said she watches clients return over and over because they’ve got nowhere safe to go after...
View ArticleHigh school football / Barberton 43, Cuyahoga Falls 21: Zane Ries, Christian...
CUYAHOGA FALLS: The Barberton football team will retain “The Bell” for another year thanks to impressive performances by a cast of players Friday night.Junior quarterback Zane Ries orchestrated the...
View ArticleLeBron James’ reach now stretches to NBC with deal to develop a new TV series
LeBron James continues to make news beyond the sports page.The Cavs star created a social media storm in recent days when he posted a picture on Instagram with Mark Wahlberg, leading some to speculate...
View ArticleLeBron’s career moves to leave the Cavs and then return subject of Case...
The Decision.The Homecoming.The Paper.LeBron James is the subject of a newly published research paper penned by a doctoral candidate and a professor at Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of...
View ArticleBrowns predictions
Nate UlrichEagles 24, Browns 17Carson Wentz instantly burns the new regime for passing on him.Season prediction: 3-13The offense might excite at times, provided the line supports a sneaky talented...
View ArticleBrowns supply Eagles rookie Carson Wentz with bulletin board material heading...
The only way the Browns could give No. 2 overall draft pick Carson Wentz more fuel is if owner Jimmy Haslam were to hand the rookie quarterback keys to one of his Pilot Flying J gas stations.The Browns...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Bonds of redemption, second chances, past acquaintances might...
BEREA: The 2016 Browns will test the power of redemption.When it comes to a roster laden with talent, they’re left wanting. When it comes to expectations, they’re overlooked by all but those with a...
View ArticleAkron walloped with another round of heroin; eight dead from suspected overdoses
Someone selling a new batch of heroin likely laced with fentanyl has caused another spike in Akron overdoses and deaths that began Thursday.The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating...
View ArticleTasty Pure Food Co. thrives at new location after old building demolished for...
Tasty Pure Food Co. — one of Akron’s oldest companies — was forced to look for a new home.A big highway interchange project meant the food distribution company’s historic red brick building on South...
View ArticleTerrorist acts in Akron
Ohio has recorded 50 incidents meeting the description of a terrorist act since record-keeping began in 1970. Six have been in the Akron area, the most recent of which was 20 years ago at Firestone...
View ArticleDonald Trump’s position on terrorism
A longer version of Donald Trump’s thoughts on terror is available on Ohio.com. Position: Against nation-building and regime changeImplementation Plans: “Our current strategy of nation-building and...
View ArticleWisconsin 54, Akron 10: Zips struggle in loss to No. 10 Badgers
MADISON, Wis.: Corey Clement is proving he can carry a full workload for No. 10 Wisconsin.The passing game is starting to round into form, too, which might turn into a key development if Clement’s...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules —
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 ArticleWhat drives the fear of terrorism?
Despite the fact that you’re far more likely to die in a traffic accident than of a terrorist attack in Ohio, a recent poll showed terrorism ranked among the top four concerns for Ohioans, but car...
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