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Steve Albrecht and his partners in forming SummitPAC have highlighted a collision of interests that has troubled other local Republicans. What is the top priority of the Summit County Republican Party...
View ArticlePatriots 33, Browns 13: Rookie Cody Kessler leaves stadium in pain as...
CLEVELAND: Browns rookie quarterback Cody Kessler threw on the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium in an attempt to return to Sunday’s 33-13 loss to the New England Patriots, but he couldn’t push through...
View ArticleCattle Baron’s Ball draws 400 ‘cowboys’
More than 400 guests put on their cowboy hats and faded blue jeans and moseyed out to Medina to stomp out cancer at the American Cancer Society’s annual Cattle Baron’s Ball, which is now in its 10th...
View ArticleLocal history: Cleveland nearly had a subway — thanks to Barberton’s founder
In the late 19th century, Akron industrialist O.C. Barber built the town of Barberton from the ground up. Twenty years later, he tried to develop the city of Cleveland from the ground down.The...
View ArticlePug love: Hundreds attend One of a Kind Pet Rescue’s Pug Fest
Marissa McClellan always wanted a pug, but when she finally adopted one from One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron last year, it was love at first snort.“After seeing a pug personality, it’s easy to fall...
View ArticleBrowns analysis: Nate Ulrich breaks down 33-13 loss to New England Patriots
Browns vs. Patriots: Quick HitsWhat went right: Rookie quarterback Cody Kessler continued to show progress before he was injured late in the first quarter. Immediately after quarterback Tom Brady led...
View ArticleIndians-Red Sox ALDS Game 3 postponed because of rain, will be played Monday
BOSTON: The Indians will have to wait at least one more day for their chance to advance to the American League Championship Series. Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Indians and...
View ArticleCavaliers LeBron James working to improve his 3-point shot
INDEPENDENCE: There was a time last season when LeBron James was the worst jump shooter in the NBA. The numbers backed it up. Toward the end of December, NBA.com numbers guru John Schuhmann determined...
View ArticlePatriots shut down Browns’ NFL-best rushing attack
Cleveland: The New England Patriots — with the support of enough fans to make it seem as if they were playing a home game — came into FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday and stopped the Browns’ running game in...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Hue Jackson takes blame for knockout hit on QB Cody Kessler,...
CLEVELAND: The Browns can’t keep their quarterbacks healthy, and the trend does not reflect well on the offensive line.New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower blitzed between center John Greco...
View ArticleFather: Suspect in officers’ slaying wanted to shoot police
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.: In the minutes before three Palm Springs officers were shot, two fatally, the suspected gunman’s father told a neighbor his son was armed, “acting crazy” and wanted to shoot...
View ArticleRescues and worry after Matthew inundates North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.: When Hurricane Matthew dumped torrential rains on North Carolina, thousands of people found themselves suddenly trapped in homes and cars. Rescuers in Coast Guard helicopters...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Browns must learn from up-close view of Patriots’ blueprint...
CLEVELAND: It seemed like another stroke of bad luck for a team that rolls snake eyes every week that the Browns hosted the New England Patriots as quarterback Tom Brady returned from suspension.But...
View ArticleIn debate, Donald Trump signals aggressive close to his campaign
WASHINGTON: His presidential campaign in peril, Donald Trump left no doubt he’ll spend the final weeks before the election dredging up decades-old sexual allegations against Hillary Clinton’s husband,...
View ArticleGiving up on Trump? Ryan focusing on saving GOP majority; Trump fires back
WASHINGTON: The nation’s most powerful Republican told his party Monday he’s now focusing on making sure Hillary Clinton doesn’t get a blank check as president with a Democratic Congress, suggesting he...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Falls schools’ firing cost $335,000
The Cuyahoga Falls School Board’s decision to sack an employee two years ago has cost $335,000.Most of the money was paid with an insurance policy. Taxpayers are out a $5,000 deductible, as well as the...
View ArticleKasich does himself proud in staying clear of Trump
John Kasich got it right in his statement, released Saturday afternoon, concerning the video of Donald Trump making vulgar comments about women. “Nothing that has happened in the last 48 hours,” the...
View ArticlePlans for former Girl Scout camp in Richfield revealed
RICHFIELD: The Richfield Joint Recreation District revealed potential plans for Richfield Heritage Preserve, a former Girl Scout camp previously known as Camp Crowell Hilaka, on Monday night at a board...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Heroin for executions?
This may sound flippant, but it’s not.Two readers contacted me with precisely the same idea, and it’s something I have been wondering about myself.Patricia Hopkins of Akron put it this way:“The prison...
View ArticleAmerican Indian culture and tradition brought to life during unveiling of a...
Jramayne Williams made history on Monday. Jramayne was among about 200 students from three schools who gathered for a symbolic walk along the Portage Path Trail — one of the oldest landmarks in Summit...
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