Based on reader views, here are the top local stories published on Ohio.com in 2016:
1. LeBron backs Clinton
LeBron James endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for president in an Oct. 3 op-ed piece.
2. Wade to join Cavs?
The Cavaliers planned to talk to free agent Dwyane Wade but were limited in what they could offer to pay him. Published July 5, story by Jason Lloyd.
3. Orange barrel blues
Car-mageddon came to Akron with a slew of major highway ramp and lane closures that inconvenienced tens of thousands of motorists on 1-77, I-76 and state Route 8. Published July 29, story by Rick Armon.
4. Fiery protest
A man, 69, set himself on fire at Akron’s Highland Square after ranting about Donald Trump. Published Nov. 19, story by Amanda Garrett.
5. Championships cost
Dan Gilbert and partners spent about $160 million in Cavs’ payroll and taxes to deliver Cleveland its first championship in 52 years. Published July 3, story by Jason Lloyd.
6. RNC digs
Jeffrey Dahmer’s Bath Township childhood home was available for rent during the Republican convention in Cleveland. Published March 30, story by Mary Beth Breckenridge.
7. Oops, my bad!
A former University of Akron football player shot an ex-teammate after mistaking him for a burglar. No charges were filed. Published March 19, story by Amanda Garrett.
8. More Cavs news
Fired Cavs coach David Blatt was announced as a recipient of a title ring. Published Sept. 15, story by Jason Lloyd.
9. A highway death
A woman was struck and killed on state Route 8 near East Tallmadge Avenue; about 10 cars were involved in crashes. Published Feb. 22, story by Nick Glunt and Theresa Cottom.
10. Reality TV
Hudson native Caila Quinn, daughter of a Step2 executive, debuted on ABC’s The Bachelor. Published Jan. 4, story by Betty Lin-Fisher.