Things to Do, June 27: Pools for little ones; Yoga and Wine; talk about the...
Cool down in a Cuygahoga Falls wading poolTake the little ones for a cool dip at one of Cuyahoga Falls’ wading pools, which are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m....
View ArticleAP source: Cavs’ Kyrie Irving, Warriors’ Harrison Barnes round out U.S....
The U.S. basketball team has its roster for Rio.The Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving and the Golden State Warriors’ Harrison Barnes accepted spots on the team to fill out the Americans’ 12-player Olympic squad,...
View ArticleBoxing: Shawn Porter loses unanimous decision to Keith Thurman in WBA...
NEW YORK: The bad news for Shawn Porter is that he lost his boxing match against Keith Thurman on Saturday, coming up short in his attempt at regaining a world title in the WBA welterweight (147-pound)...
View ArticleIndians 9, Tigers 3: Indians hit four home runs off Justin Verlander,...
DETROIT: It’s safe to say the Tigers haven’t just lost their mastery over the Indians.The script has been flipped. The Indians beat the Tigers 9-3 and bludgeoned Justin Verlander on Sunday, hitting...
View Article‘Hamilton’ coming to Cleveland for 2017-2018 season
Playhouse Square has good news for local musical theater fans angling for a coveted ticket to see the groundbreaking Hamilton — winner of 11 Tony Awards and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.The...
View ArticleOverturned Texas anti-abortion law similar to Ohio’s
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a Texas law, similar to one in Ohio, which critics say has regulated nearly half of each state’s abortion clinics out of existence.Monday’s high court decision, a...
View ArticleThings to do, June 28: Contra dance, Indigo Girls, Winnie the Pooh and MST3K
Experience annual contra danceJoin Hu$hmoney and caller Carol Kopp for the annual contra dance from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Everett Covered Bridge, 2370 Everett Road, Peninsula. 330-657-2752. Contra is a...
View ArticleLong-vacant Rolling Acres Mall now owned by the city of Akron
The long-vacant Rolling Acres Mall is now owned by the city of Akron — much quicker than anticipated.Last week, the former mall failed to garner any bids in its second and final sheriff’s sale. Summit...
View ArticleSupreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic regulations
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court issued its strongest defense of abortion rights in a quarter-century Monday, striking down Texas’ widely replicated rules that sharply reduced abortion clinics in the...
View ArticleU.K. credit rating slashed; Cameron insists economy is robust
LONDON: Prime Minister David Cameron insisted Monday that Britain’s shocking vote to leave the European Union won’t send the economy into a tailspin, even as the country was stripped of its top credit...
View ArticleAkron fire union contract changes promotion process
Akron will no longer use a test for fire department promotions.The city will instead rely on education and seniority.A three-year contract recently approved by the fire union includes a new promotional...
View ArticleAkron City Council examines proposal to let voters decide on water bill...
Akron City Council will take more time to consider a plan to ask voters to decide whether city water customers should share the cost of others’ unexpectedly high bills.A fractious City Council...
View ArticleNew Ohio schools chief gathers ideas for education strategy
COLUMBUS: The state’s new public schools chief wants Ohio to develop a sweeping vision for its education system as it adapts to a new federal law allowing states more flexibility over testing,...
View ArticleBridgestone Invitational: Davis Love III passes late father’s ultimate test...
Davis Love III vividly remembers the tests.His late father, Davis Love Jr., designed them to quiz the members of his junior golf program on rules and etiquette while serving as the head pro at Atlanta...
View ArticleDEA report: Summit County’s spike in deadly opiate abuse part of a wider...
Northeast Ohio’s struggle to combat the spike in heroin and fentanyl use reflects a growing fight nationwide, according to a report released by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.Nationally,...
View ArticleMan records police chase from driver’s seat as he leads pursuit through Akron
A man who allegedly led police on a seven-minute pursuit through Akron early Tuesday morning recorded video of the entire chase on his girlfriend’s cellphone, according to police reports.Jessie M....
View ArticleGOP says Cleveland arena will be ready for convention start
CLEVELAND: Republican officials say Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena will be ready for next month’s Republican National Convention despite having only four weeks to prepare because of the Cleveland...
View ArticleAkron man sentenced to six years in Barberton store robbery
An Akron man was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted Wednesday by a Summit County jury of robbing a Barberton store.Jurors found Daniel Bitting, 28, guilty of aggravated robbery, a...
View ArticleActors’ Summit taking final bow after 17 seasons of performances
Actors’ Summit Theater is closing the curtain on 17 seasons of performance in August after its artistic director, MaryJo Alexander, announced her retirement.“The theater has been a remarkable asset to...
View ArticleThings to do, June 29: Journey and the Doobie Brothers, wine, a movie and an...
Rock out with Journey at BlossomJourney and the Doobie Brothers will perform at 7 p.m. at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Tickets for the classic rock concert range...
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