FirstEnergy’s nuclear plant restarts after refueling shutdown
OAK HARBOR, OHIO: An Ohio nuclear plant has returned to service after a biennial shutdown for refueling and maintenance.The Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station that sits along Lake Erie in northern Ohio...
View ArticleDocuments show high-level support for now-ended partnership talks between UA,...
The University of Akron’s hope to burst onto the national education scene through a partnership with troubled ITT Technical Institute was on track to be announced in early January, according to...
View ArticleAkron RubberDucks set attendance record, get the win to boot
It was a record-setting day for the Akron RubberDucks.The minor league team set an attendance record Wednesday as 8,375 fans filled the stands and beyond for the daytime game against the Erie...
View ArticleParts of westbound I-76 in Akron will be closed this weekend
If you’re traveling through Akron this weekend, take note: Parts of I-76 will be closed for bridge repairs.From 8 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday, I-76 westbound will be closed from the I-77 Central...
View ArticleThings to Do, May 12: ‘Dan and Phil’ at E.J. Thomas; rock and roll happy hour...
Be entertained by Dan and PhilA few seats still remained at press time for The Amazing Tour is Not on Fire, presented by radio and Internet stars Dan and Phil, at 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — May 11
REPORTING SCORESSchools 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 and...
View ArticleDeath penalty arguments to begin for convicted killer of 3
CLEVELAND: The troubled background of an Ohio man who killed three women, including reports of childhood beatings and malnourishment, likely will frame arguments that his life be spared.Defense...
View Article3 people injured when truck crashes into Stark County restaurant
Three people were injured Wednesday when a pickup truck drove into a restaurant in Jackson Township, the Canton Repository reported.The accident occurred about noon at Bombay Sitar at 5111 Fulton Drive...
View ArticleCourt orders Akron judge to recuse himself from counterfeit money case due to...
A federal appeals court has ordered U.S. District Judge John Adams in Akron to recuse himself after a criminal defendant said he regularly used heroin with the judge’s brother and nephew, Cleveland.com...
View ArticleMan expected to be pallbearer charged with burglary during Ohio funeral
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO: A man expected to be a pallbearer at a woman’s funeral has been charged with burglarizing her granddaughter’s home during the service in western Ohio.Clark County court records show...
View ArticlePew study finds shrinking middle class in Akron
WASHINGTON: In Akron and metropolitan areas across America, the middle class is hollowing out.A widening wealth gap is moving more households into either higher or lower-income groups in major metro...
View ArticlePaul Ryan encouraged by meeting with Donald Trump; unity the goal
WASHINGTON: The Latest on developments in the presidential campaign, including Donald Trump’s meetings Thursday with House Speaker Paul Ryan and with other congressional leaders: (all times...
View ArticleProsecutor: Ohio man charged in fatal crash was on heroin
DAYTON, OHIO: A prosecutor says a man accused of causing the death of a woman in a crash that occurred while he had heroin in his system has been indicted on charges including aggravated vehicular...
View ArticleStark State College to build Akron campus at Perkins Street and Route 8
Stark State College will build its new Akron campus on 11 acres of vacant, city-owned property along Perkins Street near state Route 8 just northeast of downtown. The Jackson Township-based school —...
View ArticlePortman books $14 million on TV in Senate race against Strickland
COLUMBUS: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is flexing his cash advantage over Democratic challenger Ted Strickland by snapping up $14 million of targeted TV time now for ads to air across Ohio through Election...
View ArticleCleveland council to consider $15 minimum wage proposal
CLEVELAND: Cleveland’s city council will consider establishing a $15 minimum wage in the city after receiving petitions with thousands of signatures supporting the measure.The Cuyahoga County Board of...
View ArticleAudit finds defunct Akron charter school mishandled records, took state...
A state audit released this week cited Next Frontier Academy, a defunct West Akron charter school, for shoddy record-keeping and taking money for students it couldn’t prove existed.The audit also found...
View ArticleSpringfield Township officer cleared of fault in stun gun incident thought to...
Springfield Township police announced Thursday they cleared an officer of fault in a September 2015 incident involving the death of a man who was shot with a stun gun.Jordn Miller, 24, died Sept. 10 —...
View ArticleThings to Do, May 13: Wallhaven art walk; Poetry Slam; prom for grown-ups;...
Museum to hold art walkThe Akron Art Museum is holding an art walk at 6 p.m. in the Wallhaven area of west Akron, in conjunction with its outdoor Inside/Out exhibit. Reproductions of several of the...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — May 12
BASEBALLTournament ScoreboardThursday’s ResultsBarberton Division I SectionalCopley 3, Brunswick 2Archbishop Hoban 5, Medina 4Wadsworth 2, North Royalton 0Highland 5, Brecksville 1Hudson Division I...
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