Cleveland man represents himself in smash-and-grab trial in Summit County
When Assistant Summit County Prosecutor Ty Graham dismissed an outspoken African-American man from a jury Thursday afternoon, the defendant in the case yelled, “Objection!”Andre Yeager, who was...
View ArticleOhio officer charged with pointing weapon at fellow officers
CINCINNATI: Authorities say an off-duty Cincinnati police officer pointed an assault weapon at fellow officers while intoxicated, and has been charged with misdemeanors.The Cincinnati Enquirer reports...
View ArticleLate County Executive Russ Pry honored at Greater Akron Chamber’s 110th...
Months after an unexpected loss in the community, area leaders used Thursday not as a time to mourn a lost life, but to honor one full of accomplishments.The Greater Akron Chamber awarded former Summit...
View ArticleRefugee who helped U.S. troops was headed for Akron when government officials...
An Afghan man who risked his life to help the U.S. fight terrorism was detained and set for deportation Wednesday, a day after he was supposed to be resettled in Akron.Before President Donald Trump’s...
View ArticlePilot, wife found dead from apparent fentanyl overdose in Ohio
CENTERVILLE, OHIO: Authorities say a commercial airline pilot and his wife have died of an apparent overdose from the powerful synthetic drug fentanyl.Police say the bodies of 36-year-old Brian Halye...
View ArticleHeavy snowband turning St. Patrick’s Day white in Akron
Everything green is turning snow white this St. Patrick’s Day in Akron.The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Friday afternoon warning that a band of heavy snow was making its...
View ArticlePolice identify Akron men in Copley shooting; one dead
COPLEY Twp: Police on Saturday identified the two Akron men involved in a deadly shooting on Friday evening.The two men were apparently fighting over the same woman when they shot each other on the...
View ArticleBob Dyer: When you’ve gotta go, don’t go to BMV
Like most things in life, a trip to a local office of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is all about timing.My last trip was a snap. On a snowy Wednesday afternoon in February, I walked into the...
View ArticleSpeakers answer questions about immigration law, refugees at Akron forum
There’s only one immigration court in Ohio. It’s part of the 23-story federal courthouse that opened in downtown Cleveland in 2002.The hopes and fears of immigrants — both with and without legal...
View ArticleBoys basketball / Jackson 54, Toledo St. John’s Jesuit 38: Polar Bears win...
Jackson is headed back to Columbus in search of its second state championship after an emotional victory Saturday night at the University of Akron.Polar Bears coach Tim Debevec exchanged hugs and shed...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Coach Tyronn Lue apologizes to ABC as he sits the Big...
LOS ANGELES: Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue actually apologized to ABC.For the second consecutive Saturday, the television network’s featured NBA game was missing half its stars.Injury issues prompted Lue...
View ArticleSome Summa doctors speak out, want to tout health system’s positives during...
A group of 49 physicians associated with Summa Health wants patients and the public to know there are positive things going on at the hospitals despite recent challenges.These doctors say patient care...
View ArticleFree public tour schedule at NASA Glenn
Beacon Journal staff reportNASA’s Glenn Research Center will offer free tours one Saturday each month from April through October.Parking is also free at the center, 21000 Brookpark Road in...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron basketball: Zips buoyed by win over Houston, prepare for...
No one could blame the University of Akron men’s basketball team had they wanted little to do with a secondary postseason tournament. A quiet practice for the National Invitation Tournament followed...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Coach Tyronn Lue calls phone call from league over Big...
LOS ANGELES: Cavaliers general manager David Griffin told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne after Saturday night’s 108-78 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers that he received a call from the league office seven...
View ArticleLocal history: Developer built luxury apartments near Grace Park, but they...
Inside the tiled walls of Amelia Flats, the cycle of life was in full rotation. Newlywed couples moved in, welcomed babies, raised families, entered middle age, retired from jobs and ultimately died...
View ArticleGovernor appoints Judge Jill Flagg Lanzinger to Summit County Common Pleas...
One judicial vacancy has been filled and another created.Gov. John Kasich has appointed Barberton Municipal Court Jill Flagg Lanzinger to a Summit County Common Pleas Court opening. The Summit County...
View ArticleCavaliers 125, Lakers 120: Big Three dazzles as Cavs rally in fourth quarter
LOS ANGELES: A night after the Cavaliers drew criticism for sitting their Big Three in a nationally televised game, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love treated Los Angeles Lakers fans in the...
View ArticleSummit County inspecting High Level Bridge this week
Motorists may encounter temporary lane restrictions on the North Main Street Bridge, also known as the High Level Bridge, this week as workers inspect the span, Summit County Engineer Al Brubaker...
View ArticleRoad work begins again on state Route 18 in Bath and Copley townships
Motorists using state Route 18 through Bath and Copley townships will encounter occasional lane restrictions for road work starting this week, the Ohio Department of Transportation said.The work,...
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