High school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 13
FOOTBALLScheduleWeek 4Thursday’s Games(All games 7 p.m., unless noted)St. Thomas Aquinas (2-1) at Canton Central Catholic (2-1)Mentor (1-2) at Euclid (2-1)———Friday’s Games(All games 7 p.m., unless...
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View ArticleDominion gets PUCO approval to more than double some costs to customers...
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View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Sept. 14
REPORTING SCORES Schools are encouraged to report scores by email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com, by fax at 330-996-3629 or by phone at 330-996-3800. Please report scores from home and away games...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Coach Hue Jackson guarantees Browns a championship, but will...
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View ArticleDriver ejected from vehicle in Green after leading police on chase
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View ArticleTrump makes broader appeal to voters in Canton
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