GOP’s Trump says U.S. should consider profiling Muslims
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the United States should “seriously” consider profiling Muslims inside the country as a terrorism-fighting tool, the latest example of the Republican...
View ArticleThings to Do, June 20: Yoga festival; full-moon hike; ‘Love Wins’ author...
Welcome the summer solstice Celebrate the year’s longest day of light as Free Akron Yoga presents a Summer Solstice Yoga Festival from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Happy Days Lodge, off state Route 303 in Boston...
View ArticleCleveland Cavaliers win the NBA title: The reaction on social media
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View ArticleVideo: Cavs guard J.R. Smith gets emotional during press conference
Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith got emotional in his post-game press conference, and it wasn’t just because he won an NBA title. While he was answering questions, Smith became emotional several...
View ArticleChanneling disrespect, daunting deficit, history leaves Cavaliers' LeBron...
OAKLAND, Calif.: The burden of history was heavy, so it was no wonder that LeBron James’ tears came so quickly. He dropped to the court, his head in his hands, and cried before the celebration began....
View ArticleAkron mayor congratulates LeBron, Cavs on NBA title
From Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan: “On behalf of the City of Akron I’d like to congratulate Akron’s hometown hero, LeBron James, and the entire Cavaliers organization for winning the 2016 NBA...
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Cavs 93, Warriors 89: Jason Lloyd's 52 thoughts on LeBron James, Cleveland...
OAKLAND, CALIF.: Fifty-two thoughts for 52 years… 1. Before the start of these playoffs, James Jones came up with the idea of a puzzle. Sixteen pieces in the shape of the Larry O’Brien trophy –...
View ArticleCavs stop in Las Vegas to celebrate NBA championship on way home, report says
The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly has stopped in Las Vegas to celebrate their NBA championship early Monday, en route back to Northeast Ohio.According to television station WJW, the Cavaliers stopped...
View ArticleCleveland police officer hurt in hit-skip accident after Cavs win title
One Cleveland police officer was injured in a hit-skip traffic accident, after the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA title, according to cleveland.com.The officer was injured at East 14th Street and...
View ArticleSports stars, celebs react on social media to Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title
Associated PressQuotes from social media following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ victory in the NBA Finals:———“What a game and what a series for the @Cavs. Happy to see @KingJames bring it home for...
View ArticleLong lines form outside Cavs’ team shop at Quicken Loans Arena
Long lines were reported at 8 a.m. Monday outside the Cavs’ team shop at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.Fans were in line to buy championship items and apparel.Store hours on Monday are 9:30 a.m. to...
View ArticleNike honors Cavaliers, LeBron James with #AlwaysBelieve commercial
Nike posted a tribute to the Cavaliers victory and LeBron James on Twitter after the Game 7 victory Sunday night. It carried the hashtag #AlwaysBelieve. Here it is:
View ArticleDonald Trump’s manager Corey Lewandowski leaves campaign
NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is leaving the campaign, following a tumultuous stretch marked by missteps and infighting.Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks says “Lewandowski...
View ArticleRestaruant offers free food to celebrate Cavs win
A restaurant in southern Cuyahoga County is offering free food to celebrate the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title, fox8.com reported.Your Truly restaurant, 8111 Rockside Road, Valley View, will serve free...
View ArticleCavs parade Wednesday, other festivities in the works
The Cavs and City of Cleveland are planning a downtown parade for Wednesday. Details are still in the works.A post on a website for parents of The Ohio State University Marching Band says they have...
View ArticleSome charter schools close in wake of Ohio reform law
COLUMBUS: Ohio’s new charter school reform laws seem to be blocking poor-performing schools from finding new backers to keep them open.The state Department of Education said 11 charter schools this...
View ArticleThings to Do, June 21: Learn about skywalks; Metro Parks Ensemble performs...
Take a downtown history walkSummit Metro Parks and the Summit County Historical Society are sponsoring a history walk in Akron’s downtown skywalks from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet in the lobby of the...
View ArticleCavs front page is big draw, Beacon Journal prints more copies
High demand for the Beacon Journal’s Monday “Won for all!” front page caused many high-volume outlets to sell out.An additional 35,000 papers were printed Monday afternoon and were to be on news stands...
View ArticleWorker crushed to death in hydraulic press at Ohio plant
Associated PressColumbus police say 60-year-old Timothy Underwood was working in a press area with a co-worker early Monday at a Core Molding Technologies plant when he fell into a hydraulic press....
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Barberton celebrating 125th anniversary with beer
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. seems to be the go-to brewery when it comes to producing anniversary ales. A few years ago, the Akron brewery made a couple of special beers for the 200th anniversary of the...
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