Family of firefighter killed crossing Route 8 files suit challenging ruling...
The family of a Canton firefighter who died while crossing state Route 8 traffic a year ago has sued, challenging the official ruling that she died by suicide.The family of Tonya Johnson, 43, is...
View ArticleAkron breaks another weather record, storms on the horizon — winds up to 70...
All good things must come to an end.And this record-breaking string of warm days will come to an abrupt and stormy end Friday night.It was another record-setting day in Akron on Thursday when the...
View ArticlePolice begin making arrests in Dakota Access pipeline protest camp
CANNON BALL, N.D.: Police in full riot gear began arresting Dakota Access pipeline opponents who remained in a protest camp in North Dakota on Thursday in defiance of orders to leave.Most protesters...
View ArticleWoman reportedly shot in leg Thursday in altercation in an apartment above...
AKRON: Akron police responded to a shooting Thursday afternoon near the Odd Corner, a gift shop at 360 E. Exchange St., near the University of Akron campus.Akron and UA police were on the scene at...
View ArticleN.Y. singer and songwriter visits Hudson schools to show kids can make a...
HUDSON: Singer and songwriter Jesse Ruben has written a lot of songs about relationships. “Songs about relationships are great,” the Philadelphia native said. “But there are other things to write...
View ArticleCommunity activist Muriel Walker, first black nurse hired at Akron hospital,...
Mrs. Muriel Walker, 89, played dozens of supporting roles for her family and community during her lifetime: nurse, union organizer, church volunteer, political activist and community board member. She...
View ArticleAuthorities share few details about discovery of missing trustee’s body in...
Medina County officials released almost no new information at a meeting held Thursday to answer reporters’ questions about the discovery of a missing township trustee’s body floating in Chippewa Lake...
View ArticleHomeland Security secretary: No use of U.S. military to enforce immigration
MEXICO CITY: Seeking to tamp down growing unease in Latin America, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly pledged Thursday that the United States won’t enlist its military to enforce immigration...
View ArticleMary Taylor launches gubernatorial campaign committee
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is touting her fundraising ability as she inches into the crowded field of politicians who seek to replace the term-limited Gov. John Kasich in 2019.On Thursday, Taylor filed the...
View ArticleGirls basketball / Revere 58, St. Vincent-St. Mary 57: Emily Brock overcomes...
BATH TWP.: Revere had everything working against it Thursday night.A tough draw matched the Minutemen up with No. 4 seed St. Vincent-St. Mary, and then they fell behind early. Yet, the toughest...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Feb. 23
BASKETBALLBOYSScoring SummaryCANTON HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 49, KIDRON CENTRAL CHRISTIAN 38Heritage 13 13 7 16 — 49KCC 2 8 12 16 — 38CANTON HERITAGE CHRISTIAN — Welty 2-2-8, Hawkins 1-0-2, Berry 5-1-12,...
View Article5 injured in Ohio group home stabbing attack
TOLEDO, OHIO: Police say five people have been injured in a stabbing attack at a group home in Ohio by a woman who allegedly was removed from the home for being disruptive.Toledo police say the woman...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Veteran point guard Deron Williams, waived by Dallas...
CLEVELAND: Even without making another move prior to the trade deadline, Thursday went well for the Cavaliers. Two targets they’ve coveted throughout the trade season both became available. Now they’ll...
View ArticleWadsworth police asking for help to locate rape suspect
WADSWORTH: City police are asking for help in locating a rape suspect.Rodric S. Green, 41, was indicted on charges of first-degree rape and kidnapping in October but his whereabouts are unknown. He is...
View ArticleUA student charged with killing roommate’s cat; student is first in Summit...
University of Akron student Gillian Strait was sitting in class when she got an urgent text from one of her roommates.She needed to go to the vet. He had lost his temper with her kitten, Leo.When...
View ArticleTuesday night crash claims life of woman, 41
A three-vehicle crash on a ramp to Interstate 77 on Tuesday claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman, according to reports.The crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. on the ramp from state Route 224 east...
View ArticleAkron man, 51, charged with shooting, killing his wife, 37
A man from Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood faces murder charges in the death of his wife.Akron police charged Donald Alexander Sr., 51, with murder on Friday. He’s accused of shooting and killing his...
View ArticleSumma names former executive to serve as interim leader
Summa Health has hired one of its former executives to lead it out of an ongoing crisis that has hurt its reputation, upended its relationships with hundreds of local physicians and is threatening to...
View ArticleHot Spot: Chop & Swizzle serves up exotic and creative craft cocktails
The pantheon of places that specialize in serving alcohol is wide and varied. There are neighborhood corner bars, strip-mall bars, dive bars, meat market/pickup bars and everything in between.Chop...
View ArticleJ.C. Penney to close 130 to 140 stores, affected locations to be announced by...
NEW YORK: J.C. Penney said Friday that it will be closing anywhere from 130 to 140 stores as well as two distribution centers over the next several months as it aims to improve profitability in the era...
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