U.S. authorities say they are pushing hard in Ohio’s battle against heroin
KETTERING, OHIO: Federal authorities say they are pushing hard in Ohio’s battle against heroin.Acting U.S. Attorney Benjamin Glassman of Ohio’s southern district, FBI Cincinnati head Angela Byers, and...
View ArticleTwo of five suspects sentenced in historic Green schoolhouse fire
Two of the five people charged with setting ablaze a historic schoolhouse in Green last month were ordered to complete 150 hours of community service.The two people, who are juveniles, were found...
View ArticleAkron Dish: Burntwood Tavern prepares to open newest location in Fairlawn
The new Burntwood Tavern in Fairlawn -- in the former Max & Erma's restaurant on West Market Street -- will open Monday. Kitchen hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday throught Thursday and 11...
View ArticleIndians bullpen picking up slack after injuries to rotation
The injuries to Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar have placed an intensified spotlight on Josh Tomlin and Mike Clevinger. It’s also meant the bullpen, one of the most active units under Indians...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Bullpen picking up slack after injuries to rotation
CLEVELAND: The injuries to Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar have placed an intensified spotlight on Josh Tomlin and Mike Clevinger. It’s also meant the bullpen, one of the most active units under...
View ArticleUA’s EXL center loses another top staffer
Another top staffer of the University of Akron’s Experiential Learning Center for Entrepreneurship and Civic Engagement has resigned.On Wednesday, Ian Schwarber, resource director of the center, which...
View ArticleSignet Jewelers becomes educational partner in LeBron James Family Foundation
Jayden Shippe, an eighth-grader at Akron’s Litchfield Middle School, was one of the first students to take part in the LeBron James Family Foundation’s educational program when it began in 2011. “It...
View ArticleMike Napoli reaches 100 RBI as Ramirez, Crisp have big nights in Indians’...
Mike Napoli reached the magic number of 100 RBI for the season and Jose Ramirez and Coco combined to drive in seven runs, as the Indians pummeled the Chicago White Sox 10-4. The win secured a 90-win...
View ArticleHigh school football: Friday night scoreboard
Friday’s gamesNon-leagueArchbishop Hoban 24, St. Vincent-St. Mary 0Southeast 9, Ashtabula Lakeside 7Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 24, Canton Central Catholic 23Buckeye 42, Clearview 14Cleveland...
View ArticleIndians 10, White Sox 4: Mike Napoli reaches 100 RBI, Jose Ramirez, Coco...
CLEVELAND: Mike Napoli reached the magic number of 100 RBI for the season and Jose Ramirez and Coco Crisp combined to drive in seven runs, as the Indians pummeled the Chicago White Sox 10-4 Friday...
View ArticleThings to Do, Sept. 24: Fall Festival at farm; IPA festival; Bhutanese...
Shear delight at lamb festivalThe Spicy Lamb Farm hosts its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with novice sheepdog trials, spinning demonstrations, shearing and other activities. Admission is $10...
View ArticleAppeals court: Ohio elections chief wrongly purged voters
COLUMBUS: Ohio’s process for maintaining its voter rolls wrongfully removes eligible people, a federal appeals court ruled Friday as the perennial presidential battleground state prepares for the fall...
View ArticlePolice hunt man who fatally shot 5 at Washington state mall
BURLINGTON, WASH.: Police searched Saturday for a gunman who authorities said fatally shot five people in a mall north of Seattle before fleeing toward an interstate highway on foot.People fled,...
View ArticleAkron Marathon: Live updates from the blue line
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View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 23
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 ArticleThings to Do, Sept. 25: Mum Fest continues; ‘Cradle Will Rock’ at Kent State;...
See flower power in BarbertonThe Barberton Mum Fest fills the area around Lake Anna with some 17,000 mums, as well as offering food, entertainment, children’s activities, sand sculpting, art and...
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 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 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 ArticleIndians notebook: Manager Terry Francona trying to balance players’ rest,...
CLEVELAND: Entering the final stretch of the regular season with the division all but wrapped up, the Indians can nearly begin to turn their attention toward finding a balance of rest and preparation...
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