Marla Ridenour: Browns must learn from up-close view of Patriots’ blueprint...
CLEVELAND: It seemed like another stroke of bad luck for a team that rolls snake eyes every week that the Browns hosted the New England Patriots as quarterback Tom Brady returned from suspension.But...
View ArticleIn debate, Donald Trump signals aggressive close to his campaign
WASHINGTON: His presidential campaign in peril, Donald Trump left no doubt he’ll spend the final weeks before the election dredging up decades-old sexual allegations against Hillary Clinton’s husband,...
View ArticleGiving up on Trump? Ryan focusing on saving GOP majority; Trump fires back
WASHINGTON: The nation’s most powerful Republican told his party Monday he’s now focusing on making sure Hillary Clinton doesn’t get a blank check as president with a Democratic Congress, suggesting he...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Falls schools’ firing cost $335,000
The Cuyahoga Falls School Board’s decision to sack an employee two years ago has cost $335,000.Most of the money was paid with an insurance policy. Taxpayers are out a $5,000 deductible, as well as the...
View ArticleKasich does himself proud in staying clear of Trump
John Kasich got it right in his statement, released Saturday afternoon, concerning the video of Donald Trump making vulgar comments about women. “Nothing that has happened in the last 48 hours,” the...
View ArticlePlans for former Girl Scout camp in Richfield revealed
RICHFIELD: The Richfield Joint Recreation District revealed potential plans for Richfield Heritage Preserve, a former Girl Scout camp previously known as Camp Crowell Hilaka, on Monday night at a board...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Heroin for executions?
This may sound flippant, but it’s not.Two readers contacted me with precisely the same idea, and it’s something I have been wondering about myself.Patricia Hopkins of Akron put it this way:“The prison...
View ArticleSen. Rob Portman faces criticism for timing in dropping Trump support
COLUMBUS: Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is facing attacks on the state’s airwaves for the timing of his decision to withdraw his support from GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.The incumbent...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Center Cameron Erving eager to return to practice after...
BEREA: Browns center Cameron Erving has run sprints, but he hasn’t blocked anybody since he suffered a bruised lung Sept. 18 in a 25-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.That’s going to change soon because...
View ArticleBeware extremes: Exercise, anger may trigger heart attack
If you’re angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run or gym workout. A large, international study ties heavy exertion while stressed or mad to a tripled risk of...
View ArticleGarfield and Kenmore high schools will become one
The final newly constructed high school in the Akron Public Schools’ districtwide construction project will be a merger of Garfield and Kenmore high schools.The decision was made Monday by a unanimous...
View ArticleSheriff Steve Barry’s photo with Donald Trump draws criticism, concerns of...
Summit County Sheriff Steve Barry is under fire after he published a monthly newsletter depicting the county’s SWAT team posing with presidential candidate Donald Trump while carrying military-like...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Dismayed by passing game’s deep-ball failures, Ohio State...
COLUMBUS: Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is using his license to attack. It’s a license he said his mentor Lou Holtz “forever branded on my heart.” Meyer wasn’t talking about attacking Saturday’s...
View ArticleBrowns QB Josh McCown believes it’s realistic for him to return from injury,...
BEREA: Quarterback Josh McCown carried himself and spoke as if he expects to play Sunday when the Browns visit the Tennessee Titans.“Anytime you find yourself in a situation like our team is where it’s...
View ArticleIndians 4, Red Sox 3: Indians complete sweep of Red Sox, will face Toronto...
BOSTON: So much for being counted out. So much for the Indians losing too many key players to contend in the postseason. So much for it being a short October. The Indians took down the Boston Red Sox...
View ArticleHawks 99, Cavaliers 93: Cavs rest starters in preseason loss in Atlanta
ATLANTA: Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue still has some decisions to make at the bottom of the Cavs’ roster. Nights like Monday will go a long way in determining who stays and who goes. To that extent, Kay...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Ace Corey Kluber had trouble pushing off, made up for it;...
BOSTON: Despite still dealing with a mild quadriceps strain, Indians ace Corey Kluber looked like his normal self in a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the American League Division Series....
View ArticleAmerican Indian culture and tradition brought to life during unveiling of a...
Jramayne Williams made history on Monday. Jramayne was among about 200 students from three schools who gathered for a symbolic walk along the Portage Path Trail — one of the oldest landmarks in Summit...
View ArticleSummit County prosecutor would pursue public defender office if re-elected;...
If Sherri Bevan Walsh is elected to a record-setting fifth term as Summit County prosecutor, her top priority will be resurrecting the idea of shifting felony defense representation for the poor from...
View ArticleAkron Army veteran shoots intruder in the leg
An Akron homeowner shot an intruder who allegedly forced his way into the man’s home Sunday morning, Beacon Journal news partner newsnet5.com reports. “I thought, ‘I’m an old guy. I got to face up to...
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