Former Wadsworth High School teacher facing felony charge
WADSWORTH: A former Wadsworth High School teacher was arrested Thursday after being indicted on a felony charge of tampering with evidence.Benjamin Klafczynski, 28, was released from the Medina County...
View ArticleTrump settles on North Korea strategy: ‘Maximum pressure and engagement’
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has settled on its North Korea strategy after a two-month review: “maximum pressure and engagement.”U.S. officials said Friday the president’s advisers weighed a...
View ArticleBob Dyer: He just missed a disaster of titanic proportions
I’m not sure how long it takes for a tragedy to turn into fun, but in the case of the Titanic, that happened a long, long time ago.Songs, movies, memorabilia ... today it’s all about entertainment.At...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Cavaliers can reach the NBA Finals, but there’s much to improve
INDEPENDENCE: I see no reason the defending champion Cavaliers can’t make it back to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year.But I see several things that will impede their chances if not...
View ArticlePrison worker arrested after search warrant uncovers crystal meth in her...
A prison worker has resigned from her post after police found 2 pounds of crystal meth in the West Akron home she shared with her 3-year-old son, according to reports.Darice Clay, 37, is charged with...
View ArticleAuthorities investigating dead body found in New Franklin
NEW FRANKLIN: A 28-year-old man who had been reported missing Monday afternoon was found dead early Wednesday morning in the woods in the 700 block of Renninger Road, authorities said.The death doesn’t...
View ArticleHot Spot: Brand-new Woody’s Bar caters to Buckeyes and other sports fans
Let’s begin with some full disclosure: The following spot isn’t quite hot. It’s more of a lukewarm-to-simmering spot that over the next two months or so should build to a solid, bubbling boil.The...
View ArticleIt’s a boy! Zoo confirms April the giraffe’s calf is a male
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y.: And baby makes glee.Before an online audience of more than a million viewers, April the giraffe gave birth to a male calf Saturday at a New York zoo, ending weeks of pacing by...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: The improbable strikes again as Cavaliers pull out Game 1...
CLEVELAND: LeBron James didn’t want to think about the hypotheticals, didn’t want to consider the panic that would have erupted in Northeast Ohio and around the sports world if the Pacers’ C.J. Miles...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Easter treats hiding here
Happy Easter!Because most of you have plenty of things planned for today, the Easter Bunny is bringing you a basket of short items that he hopes will brighten your day without slowing you down.Tribe...
View ArticlePicture perfect: 300 children hunt eggs at Stan Hywet, a fairy-tale backdrop...
Anna Hoehn, her furry bunny-ears headband tilting a wee bit starboard, held tight to her woolly lamb basket Saturday as she ventured onto the lush green lawn of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens with about...
View ArticleAutism-friendly locations around Summit County
Summit County has taken steps to become a more autism-friendly community over the past few years. Here are some institutions that are already making changes.• Akron Children’s Hospital: Updated...
View ArticleIndians notebook: ‘Respect goes both ways,’ Indians manager Terry Francona...
CLEVELAND: The Indians and Detroit Tigers have been natural rivals, particularly the last four seasons as they’ve contended with each other for the American League Central title each season. The Tigers...
View ArticleSummit County on the path to becoming an autism-friendly community
As Easter approached, families around the country were lining up in malls for a picture with the famed bunny.But for Gina Bannevich, even these simple family experiences could be a...
View ArticleLeBron James feels things out, then finishes strong in Cavs’ win over Pacers...
CLEVELAND: Coaches and players through the years have always praised LeBron James for being unselfish on the court.James, the Akron native with multiple NBA championships, MVP awards and Olympic gold...
View ArticleCavaliers notebook: Free-throw woes keep Cavs from pulling away in Game 1
CLEVELAnd: A game the Cavaliers could have taken control of much earlier came down to a single possession with a little over four seconds left Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena. Had the Cavs shot better...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — April 15
BASEBALLScoring SummariesCLOVERLEAF 8, COVENTRY 7Cloverleaf 000 413 0 — 8 17 2Coventry 010 310 2 — 7 13 5Batteries—Kolinski and McMullen; Arnold and Leibert. W—Kolinski, 1-2. L—Arnold, 0-1. Save—None....
View ArticleIndians 13, Tigers 6: Jose Ramirez hits two three-run homers in rout of Tigers
CLEVELAND: The slumbering Indians lineup woke up in a big way on Saturday, knocking around Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander in a 13-6 win at Progressive Field on Jackie Robinson Day.After a week...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — April 16
AKRONMayor Horrigan plans talksAKRON: Mayor Dan Horrigan will host seven Neighborhood Town Hall meetings from April through August. The meetings will offer residents an opportunity to question and hear...
View ArticleCavaliers 109, Pacers 108: Cavs survive fourth-quarter rally to hold off...
CLEVELAND: The Cavaliers turned the page and welcomed playoff basketball back to Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday.The four-game losing streak to conclude the regular season is in the past, and LeBron...
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