Akron police turn out to help visiting family find their missing dogs
A Louisiana family visiting relatives in Akron witnessed what they’re calling a Christmas Eve miracle with the help of Akron police.Susanne and Michael Romig, of Brusly, La., said police “went above...
View ArticlePope contrasts Jesus’ birth, excess in Christmas Eve homily
VATICAN CITY: In his Christmas Eve homily Thursday, Pope Francis noted the simplicity of Jesus’ birth as he rebuked what he called societies’ intoxication with consumerism, pleasure, abundance and...
View ArticleThings to Do, Dec. 25: Tee time, LeBron and Lake Anna lights
Watch LeBron, Curry at 5 p.m. The NBA has a great Christmas gift for NBA fans. LeBron James and his Cavaliers will take on Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors at 5 p.m. The game will be...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Nate Orchard makes strides late in rookie season after it...
BEREA: NFL training camps are almost always stressful for rookies, and Browns outside linebacker Nate Orchard had more to worry about this past summer than a typical first-year player.Orchard left camp...
View ArticleBrowns nose tackle Danny Shelton flaunts title belt because he’s proud of...
BEREA: Instead of hitting the rookie wall, nose tackle Danny Shelton has found a way to break through as another lost Browns season mercifully winds down.“I’ve improved over the year,” Shelton said....
View ArticleCPR recipient especially thankful for gift of life after traumatic experience
COVENTRY TWP.: Joanne Priest felt the stranger’s ribs bending beneath the weight of her hands every time she pushed.And it sounded like someone cracking knuckles.“Oh no,” Priest worried. “What if I’m...
View ArticleAnd the winner of Mistletoe Madness is …
Silent Night was selected the best holiday song ever in an online vote by Beacon Journal readers.The hymn easily outscored Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in the final round.Those two songs had...
View ArticleHow can Browns combat Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce? ‘Put me on him,’...
The Browns have a long history of being tormented by top-flight tight ends, and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce certainly fits the description of a legitimate threat.But veteran inside...
View ArticleThings to Do, Dec. 26: Jazz, hard rock and Kwanzaa
Jazz guitarist at Akron CivicArea Jazz guitarist Dan Wilson will take the stage at the Akron Civic Theatre as part of Akron General’s Jazz @ the Civic Series. The concert will start at 8 p.m. Tickets...
View ArticleWarriors beat Cavaliers 89-83 in California; LeBron James scores 25 points
OAKLAND, Calif.: A strong defensive effort couldn’t overcome a lackluster offense as the Cavaliers stumbled on the road 89-83 in an NBA Finals rematch against the champion Warriors.LeBron James scored...
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Browns LB Armonty Bryant won't play Sunday after being arrested on Christmas...
Browns players Armonty Bryant and De'Ante Saunders were arrested early Christmas morning after a traffic stop, the team confirmed in a statement Saturday morning. As a result, Browns General Manager...
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Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard both will miss tonight's Cavs-Blazers game
PORTLAND, ORE.: Kyrie Irving will not play Saturday night when the Cavaliers travel to the Portland Trail Blazers. Irving isn’t injured, he just isn’t playing on both nights of back-to-backs yet....
View ArticleYour vote: 15 most-read Ohio.com stories from 2015
In the digital age, the Akron Beacon Journal is able to count the number of times online readers click on news stories on our website, Ohio.com.So these are the people’s choices: the top 15 local...
View ArticleBrowns players Armonty Bryant, De’Ante Saunders arrested, could face felony...
Browns players Armonty Bryant and De’Ante Saunders were arrested early Christmas morning after a traffic stop, the team confirmed Saturday morning.General Manager Ray Farmer announced in a statement...
View ArticleThings to Do, Dec. 27: Kwanzaa, Cabin Christmas and a marsh stroll
Citywide Kwanzaa celebrationIt is Day 2 of Akron’s citywide Kwanzaa celebration. Today is Kujichagulia or Self Determination. The program will be at 3 p.m. at the East Akron YMCA, 888 Jonathan St., in...
View ArticleLoyal shoppers crowd West Point Market for closeout deals
A half-hour before West Point Market opened its doors Saturday, a line of loyal shoppers snaked through the parking lot and spilled onto Hawkins Avenue.Many in line were bargain hunters, hoping to...
View ArticleBrowns quarterback Johnny Manziel focusing on avoiding turnovers, the...
BEREA: Quarterback Johnny Manziel hopes the Microsoft Surface tablets on the Browns’ sideline will be safe this weekend.They ought to be if he achieves a major goal by avoiding turnovers.“It’s super...
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Cavs pounded by Trail Blazers 105-76
PORTLAND, ORE. David Blatt insisted prior to Saturday’s game at Portland that the Cavaliers had already flushed any feelings from Friday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors and were ready to move on....
View ArticleTrail Blazers 105, Cavaliers 76: Offensive struggles continue for Cavs in...
PORTLAND, ORE.: David Blatt insisted prior to Saturday’s game at Portland that the Cavaliers had already flushed any feelings from Friday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors and were ready to move on....
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Blazers 105, Cavs 76; Jason Lloyd's 18 thoughts on hangovers and keister...
PORTLAND, ORE.: Eighteen thoughts for 18 minutes from James Jones in a humiliating 105-76 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday… 1. There are tough nights and bad losses and then there are...
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