Browns defensive end Armonty Bryant pleads guilty to attempted drug...
Browns defensive end Armonty Bryant pleaded guilty Wednesday to a reduced charge stemming from a traffic stop on Christmas morning, but he isn’t out of hot water with the NFL.Bryant pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleNate Ulrich: Analyzing Browns position battles on defense and special teams,...
When Ray Horton returned to Cleveland early this year for his second tour as defensive coordinator of the Browns, he reminded everyone he’ll forever seek edge rushers.A few months later, the Browns...
View ArticleAgencies struggle to combat wave of drug overdoses across Summit County; 851...
Authorities and interest groups are scrambling to combat the ongoing spike in drug overdoses that’s been plaguing Summit County for three weeks.As of July 26, authorities have logged 851 emergency room...
View ArticleOhio is rare: Young voters moved heavily Republican
With a plan to double the minimum wage, curb climate change and make college free for most American families, Democrats are speaking the language of the younger generation.However, they’re not getting...
View ArticleObama to offer commander-in-chief test in his final Democratic convention...
PHILADELPHIA: President Barack Obama’s pitch for Hillary Clinton in front of a prime-time Democratic convention audience Wednesday was intended to home in on her temperament to serve as commander in...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Sign of slackers
Come on, Akron. Why is that sign still up?I’m talking about the brown-and-white one on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard that claims the next exit will take motorists to the National Inventors Hall of...
View ArticleMedina tree-trimming company owner critically injured in 50-foot fall from tree
BATH TWP.: The owner of a Medina tree trimming company was in critical condition Thursday at Cleveland Clinic Akron General after falling about 50-feet the day before.Brian Lutheran, 36, was injured...
View ArticleAuthorities looking for man who ransacked Green bar
GREEN: The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in earlier this week at the Caston and Main Brew Yard, 5010 S. Main St.Authorities say a man armed with a handgun and tools entered...
View ArticleRobber hits Akron loan store; takes money from customer
A gunman wearing a black doo-rag over his face and wearing white gloves robbed the LoanMax auto title lender office at 1340 E. Tallmadge Ave. and a customer there Wednesday afternoon, employees told...
View ArticleMinority-owned dance studio opens in downtown Akron
Some teens sneak out of their homes while growing up to get into trouble, but Onjela Simmons would sneak out to dance.“Some of my high school classmates would sneak out to go to the clubs, but I just...
View ArticleCelebration Church marks first year of its monthly Night of Hope for people...
When Pastor Zach Prosser moved to the Akron area with his wife two years ago, Celebration Church on Dan Street near the low-income Elizabeth Park Valley neighborhood was on its last limb.“The church...
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Singer files for divorceMary J. Blige is ending her marriage to her husband-manager after nearly 13 years.Court records show the Family Affair singer filed for divorce from Martin “Kendu” Isaacs on...
View ArticleCops mistok Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze for meth, man says
ORLANDO, Fla.: Daniel Rushing treats himself to a Krispy Kreme doughnut every other Wednesday. He used to eat them in his car. Not anymore.Not since two Orlando police officers pulled him over, spotted...
View ArticleHigh school football: Suburban League looking for continued success following...
CUYAHOGA FALLS: In just one year as an expanded, revamped conference, the Suburban League has established a reputation to envy.That was a theme echoed repeatedly at the league’s second annual Football...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Isaiah Crowell says more work must be done to show...
BEREA: Browns running back Isaiah Crowell believes he must do more to convince the masses his anti-police Instragram post doesn’t define his character.“I still have to prove it every day,” he said...
View ArticleReinstated Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon says he’s been selfish in past...
BEREA: Sitting out all of last season forced Josh Gordon to have an epiphany.The Browns’ recently reinstated wide receiver finally realized what the rest of the world knew. Letting his All-Pro talent...
View ArticleIndians’ trade deadline rumors heating up surrounding Jonathan Lucroy, others
Monday’s non-waiver trade deadline is drawing near, and the Indians are still looking to address some of their needs on the major league roster.Here’s a rundown of where they stand:The Indians continue...
View ArticleCleveland LGBT parade, festival canceled; leaders cite ‘changing social...
The biggest LGBT festival in Northeast Ohio has been canceled this year.In a notice on its website, Cleveland Pride announced the 28th annual parade, rally and festival were canceled because of...
View ArticleEight years after her second Olympics, Lauren Bay Regula caps inspirational...
When Lauren Bay Regula received an email invitation to pitch for the Canadian national team in this month’s WBSC Women’s World Softball Championship, the two-time Olympian quickly ticked off several...
View ArticleDNC 2016 wrap-up: Clinton, Kaine start bus tour in OH, PA
WASHINGTON: The Latest on the 2016 presidential race after the Democratic and Republican nominating conventions (all times EDT):1:42 p.m.Hillary Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine are starting their...
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