Suspected heroin dealer faces arrest on sexual battery charges after he shows...
Police have a suspected heroin dealer under guard at Akron General Medical Center after he went there for treatment for a bullet wound.The man, JuJuan Weems of Akron, was wanted on charges of gross...
View ArticleState sues Cleveland car dealer who allegedly failed to give customers car...
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday sued a Cleveland used car dealer who allegedly failed to deliver auto titles to customers — accusations similar to those against Akron-based Phoenix Indoor...
View ArticleBill Cosby faces possible trial in Pennsylvania in sexual-assault case
NORRISTOWN, Pa.: A bid by Bill Cosby’s lawyers to have sexual-assault charges dismissed was rejected by a judge Wednesday evening, clearing the way for the famed comedian to be brought to trial.Judge...
View ArticleRick Santorum ends Republican bid for the White House, backs Marco Rubio;...
WASHINGTON: Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum ended his bid for the White House on Wednesday and said he will support Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s campaign for the Republican presidential...
View ArticleTornadoes in the South; snow in Plains and Upper Midwest
JACKSON, Miss.: A trail of damage was left at an Army post, schools and businesses were closed for a second day, and a damaged women’s prison was running partly on backup power Wednesday after two days...
View ArticleThings to Do, Feb. 4: Josh Groban on screen; photography lecture; baroque...
See singer Josh Groban in concert at area movie theatersJosh Groban sings favorite show tunes like All I Ask of You, Bring Him Home, Pure Imagination and Somewhere Over the Rainbow in his Stages Live...
View ArticleTemperatures soar in Akron and snowfall totals plummet as 126-year...
The last time Akronites enjoyed such a warm early February day, Benjamin Harrison was president and an industrialist by the name of Ohio Columbus (O.C.) Barber decided to create a town with a lake at...
View ArticleOhio State notebook: Four area players have chance to become starters in...
COLUMBUS: Ohio State’s 25-man Class of 2016 announced on national signing day Wednesday included only one area player in Walsh Jesuit offensive lineman Jack Wohlabaugh. But the Buckeyes could have a...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Feb. 3
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 ArticleWhere Cavaliers rank
Category Through Rank Since Rank 1/22 1/22Scoring 101.4 17th 109 6thPace 95.05 28th 93.56 28thTurnovers 14.1 11th 11.3 3rdFG% 45.2 10th 48.9 6th
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Lack of turnovers fueling offensive outburst more than...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: The biggest difference in the Cavaliers’ offense since Tyronn Lue took over has more to do with turnovers than pace.When they began this quest to play faster, Lue made it clear he...
View ArticleHornets 106, Cavaliers 97: Poor third quarter and rebounding lead to LeBron...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Michael Jordan finally scored a victory against LeBron James — and he had a front-row seat to see it.James had 23 points, six rebounds and six assists while moving up the career...
View ArticleAverage people cut the federal deficit like they wish Congress would
As Congress begins the perennial process of deciding how to spend the people’s money, a timely study shows some degree of bipartisan support for cutting defense and raising taxes to lower deficit...
View ArticleHornets 106, Cavs 97; Jason Lloyd's 26 thoughts on third quarters, rebounding...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Twenty-six thoughts for 26 points from Kyrie Irving in Wednesday’s 106-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets… 1. After the team’s flight landed during the early hours of Thursday, LeBron...
View ArticleThree people injured in fiery Akron crash that followed a police chase
Three people were injured in a fiery two-vehicle traffic crash late Wednesday in south Akron following a brief police chase.The crash occurred about 9:20 p.m. at West Wilbeth Road and Firestone...
View ArticleSenate candidates launch one-up argument over who slashed more money from...
Ohio candidates for U.S. Senate are arguing over who cut more aid to fight drug addiction as both sought to balance budgets during the worst economic recession of their lives.This week, Republican Sen....
View ArticleThings to Do, Feb. 5: Home and garden show opens; Daddy Daughter Date Nights;...
Classical music for casual fansThe Cleveland Orchestra’s Fridays@7 series presents classical music in a less formal setting. On the program at 7 p.m. at Severance Hall are pieces by Ravel and Debussy,...
View ArticleFireworks fly as Clinton, Sanders square off before N.H.
By Nancy Benac and Lisa LererAssociated PressDURHAM, N.H.: Fireworks flying in their first one-on-one debate, Hillary Clinton accused Bernie Sanders Thursday night of subjecting her to an “artful...
View ArticleBrowns ask state to help pay for Columbus practice facility; plan to train in...
COLUMBUS: The Cleveland Browns took another step Thursday toward making Columbus the organization’s future home for summer training camp — but the team confirmed it will hold its 2016 preseason...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron Faculty Senate overwhelmingly votes ‘no confidence’ in...
The University of Akron Faculty Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a resolution indicating “no confidence” in the ability of President Scott Scarborough to lead the university.Members of the...
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