Bob Dyer: Glorifying opium
If you’re paying for an advertisement, you want people to notice it.Yves Saint Laurent certainly is getting its money’s worth from a print ad that is in wide circulation.It features a stunning young...
View ArticleOpen carry walk held at Kent State University
On an average sunny autumn day, students and parents can often be seen walking on the Kent State University campus checking out the facilities or visiting family. But on Saturday, they were joined by a...
View Article2016 Akron Marathon results
Tony Migliozzi of North Canton set a course record, finishing in 2:21:41. He narrowly beat Blair Teal of Charlotte, N.C., who finished with a time of 2:23:44.Becki Spellman of Hilliard had the fastest...
View ArticleAP-NORC Poll: Most in U.S. frustrated over presidential race
WASHINGTON: Carol Jones knows what she wants to hear Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump discuss during their first televised debate: education and jobs. She’s far from sure which candidate will earn her...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 24
FOOTBALLScoreboardSaturday’s ResultsCity SeriesEast 66, Kenmore 14Non-leagueLakewood St. Edward 42, Buchtel 12Western Reserve Academy 34, Columbus Reigning Sports Academy 0Scoring SummariesEAST 66,...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Akron’s ‘Flying Bank Robber’ passes into history
Nobody seemed to notice, but one of Akron’s most notorious criminals died a month ago at the age of 86.The obit was a mere eight sentences long.It said he died in his sleep, but it didn’t say...
View ArticleAkron Marathon kicks off with thousands of runners, course record set
After years of racers from outside the country dominating the Akron Marathon, a man from the United States has finally emerged victorious.And he’s from Ohio.And he broke a course record while he was at...
View ArticleBrowns bring new kicker Cody Parkey, injured cornerback Joe Haden on trip to...
The Browns announced Saturday they signed Cody Parkey and placed fellow kicker Patrick Murray on injured reserve.The moves were expected after Murray suffered a left knee injury during Friday’s...
View ArticleBrowns hope rookie quarterback Cody Kessler’s dazzling leadership,...
Quarterback Cody Kessler was the only Browns rookie who wouldn’t play to the crowd following wide receiver Rashard Higgins on social media.He had more important things to do.When the rookie class took...
View ArticleWhite Sox 8, Indians 1: Despite loss, Indians’ magic number drops to 2 with...
CLEVELAND: The Indians fell to the Chicago White Sox 8-1 Saturday night at Progressive Field but still drew closer to clinching the American League Central. Prior to the Indians’ loss, the Detroit...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron football: Mistakes, poor tackling haunt Zips in 45-38...
It certainly won’t be remembered as the University of Akron’s best game.The Zips let one slip through their fingers and lost 45-38 to Appalachian State in front of 15,381 fans at InfoCision Stadium on...
View ArticleLocal options in challenging oil and gas companies
Opponents of the oil and gas industry in Ohio recently have suffered stinging defeats in the courts. In Medina County, landowners seeking to block the Nexus Pipeline lost a fight to keep surveyors off...
View ArticleAuthorities seek types of drugs in Cleveland-area deaths
Authorities were trying Sunday to discover the types of drugs involved in a spate of overdoses that killed seven people in the Cleveland area a day earlier.Tests were being conducted to figure out...
View ArticleLocal history: Wagon Wheel, prized trophy of Akron-Kent State football game,...
Kent State University Dean Raymond E. Manchester rounded up a dusty antique, spun a fanciful story and watched the good times roll.The blue-and-gold Wagon Wheel, a prized trophy presented to the winner...
View ArticleWinner of Queen of Hearts game in Garrettsville chosen, wins over $3 million
After a year’s worth of drawings, 51 bad cards chosen and millions and millions of dollars in sales, the Queen of Hearts finally showed up to the party in Garrettsville.Mantua resident Terri Vechery’s...
View ArticleIndians report: Indians, Major League Baseball mourn death of young star Jose...
CLEVELAND: The baseball world was dealt a tragic blow Sunday morning with the sudden, devastating news that Miami Marlins All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez died in a boating accident. He was only 24...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: New kicker Cody Parkey misses 3 field goals in loss: ‘It...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.: Kicker Cody Parkey signed with the Browns on Saturday and didn’t have a chance to practice field goals with long snapper Charley Hughlett and placeholder Britton Colquitt until...
View ArticleRookie quarterback Cody Kessler bruised but unflappable in Browns debut
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.: Cody Kessler took a hit to his throwing arm that drew blood. In the postgame locker room one thigh was bandaged all the way to the knee. He got his first experience with the NFL’s...
View ArticleEuclid football player dies from game injuries
The Euclid community mourned a tragic loss on Sunday after one of its high school football players died from injuries sustained during Friday night’s game. Andre L. Jackson left the game at Solon after...
View ArticleBrowns analysis: Nate Ulrich breaks down 30-24 overtime loss to Dolphins
Browns vs. Dolphins: Quick HitsWhat went right: Three defenders the Browns claimed off waivers Sept. 4 after the NFL’s annual cutdown day made big plays. Rookie defensive end Tyrone Holmes pressured...
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