Browns’ Terrelle Pryor envisioned successful transition to wide receiver; now...
BEREA: Terrelle Pryor practices visualization, so he saw himself becoming a full-time starting wide receiver in the NFL way before the Browns made him one. “I envisioned myself doing this,” Pryor said...
View ArticleFeds: TimkenSteel mill cited for failing to protect, train workers after...
CANTON: Federal investigators have cited a Stark County steel mill for safety violations, including that workers weren’t protected from a dangerous atmosphere caused by chemicals leaking into the...
View ArticleBaby boy found dead at homeless shelter where family stayed
DAYTON, OHIO: Police say a nearly 4-month-old boy was found dead at a Dayton homeless shelter, and his father was arrested after becoming confrontational with officers investigating what happened.The...
View ArticleTrump education plan would spread charters, school choice across America
CLEVELAND: Flanked by the owner of a national charter school company, presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday laid out an education plan to make school choice mandatory in every state.Trump...
View ArticleDeath of man found near Brandywine Falls ruled suicide
The death of a 71-year-old man found dead Tuesday morning near Brandywine Falls has been ruled a suicide.The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office said the Brecksville man died of multiple...
View ArticleNew Pretenders album arrives in October, produced by Dan Auerbach
The latest album by Akron rocker Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders could not be more Akron.The cover art shows Hynde taking a swing with the album’s title Alone across her fist. She’s wearing a jacket...
View ArticleIndians 10, Astros 7: Indians prevail over Astros in bizarre game
CLEVELAND: One of the most popular sayings in baseball goes something along the lines of, “You might see something new every day you come to the ballpark.” For those at Progressive Field on Thursday,...
View ArticleOfficials: Ohio man received food stamps by hiding $4 million
NOVELTY, OHIO: Police say an Ohio man who claims he’s worth $120 million and is the son of a late former Iranian prince hid his wealth in order to collect food stamp payments and Medicaid.WKYC-TV...
View ArticlePetitioners want to save now-closed Wildwater Kingdom
By Betty Lin-FisherBeacon Journal staff writerMore than 2,000 people have signed an online petition to try to save the now-closed Wildwater Kingdom.Heather Schneider started a change.org petition five...
View ArticleGamblers seek a million-dollar payout at Garrettsville bowling alley
GARRETTSVILLE: Fortune seekers were scattered around SkyLane Bowling, sitting at tables writing their names and telephone numbers on orange and pink tickets.Orange for the big drawing.Pink for the...
View ArticleDog trainer who saved Akron pit bull from being euthanized now being...
A dog trainer who rescued Gordon — a pit bull once used as a bait dog in an Akron dog-fighting ring — has run into trouble with the Geauga County Humane Society, which last month seized 15 dogs once in...
View ArticleHoly guacamole! Flying burritos from Chipotle coming soon
NEW YORK: Flying burritos will soon be a reality over Virginia Tech.Chipotle is taking part in a test this month that will let some of the university’s students and staff have their favorite...
View ArticleHigh school football Friday night scoreboard
Week 3Friday’s GamesNon-leagueAurora 38, Twinsburg 15Austintown Fitch 26, Louisville 0Barberton 43, Cuyahoga Falls 21Brecksville 42, Brunswick 35GlenOak 13, Buchtel 12Cambridge 13, Canton South 6Canada...
View ArticleOhio Turnpike considers doing away with gates and toll booths
The Ohio Turnpike is considering doing away with gates and booths as a way to modernize its toll collections.The future might involve no stopping and cameras taking pictures of license plates for...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Late touchdown run lifts Stow to 13-10 win over Solon
Stow 13, Solon 10Joe Gobble had a 5-yard touchdown run with 1:28 remaining in the game to give the visiting Bulldogs (3-0) the win over the Comets (2-1).The Bulldogs trailed 10-7 at halftime and...
View ArticleHigh school football / Lake 38, Copley 35: Tye Hunt’s 6-yard touchdown catch...
COPLEY: In a game filled with momentum, it was the visiting Lake Blue Streaks who had it last.After a back-and-fourth 48 minutes, Lake scored with two seconds to play for a thrilling 38-35 victory over...
View ArticleHigh school football/Mogadore 42, Norton 14: Wildcats unleash offensive...
NORTON: Mogadore’s offense scored early and often in its 42-14 win at Norton on Friday night, and the defense made the Panthers’ night difficult, but it was the circumstances of the win that mattered...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 9
FOOTBALLScoreboardFriday’s ResultsAlliance 33, Columbiana Crestview 14 Archbishop Hoban 37, Young. Ursuline 12Ashland 38, Tiffin Columbian 21Ashland Crestview 42, Sandusky St. Mary 0Ashland Mapleton...
View ArticleResidents share their solutions to the region’s heroin crisis
The same scene plays out far too frequently at the ADM Crisis Center.Barb Steese, a nurse at the detox clinic, said she watches clients return over and over because they’ve got nowhere safe to go after...
View ArticleHigh school football / Barberton 43, Cuyahoga Falls 21: Zane Ries, Christian...
CUYAHOGA FALLS: The Barberton football team will retain “The Bell” for another year thanks to impressive performances by a cast of players Friday night.Junior quarterback Zane Ries orchestrated the...
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