BEACON JOURNAL
Later delivery
Delivery of the Beacon Journal may be delayed during the Indians-Cubs 2016 World Series games.
On game nights, press times may start later to allow for complete coverage of each game, therefore delaying next day delivery.
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AKRON
School to be demolished
AKRON: Demolition preparation at the former Firestone High School could begin as early as this week.
On Monday, the Akron Public Schools Board of Education cleared the way for demolition to begin by awarding a $899,999 contract to Lockhart Concrete of Akron for demolition work at the site, located at 333 Rampart Ave.
The district received 10 bids ranging from $745,829 to $1,342,533. Lockhart came in as the lowest bidder that conformed to the details of the demolition contract.
AKRON
Man reports $400 robbery
AKRON: Police are seeking three men who reportedly robbed a pedestrian on South Main Street on Friday night.
A 43-year-old man said three robbers approached him in the 400 block and held him at gunpoint. He said hed handed over $400 from his wallet after the men demanded money. While one of the robbers fled, the other two fought with him to obtain his backpack. They succeeded and fled,sw too.
The man walked to the police department to report the incident. He was not injured.
Police say the three men were in their 20s. Little description was provided.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 330-375-2490.
Cafe robbed at gunpoint
AKRON: Police are seeking a man who robbed an East Market Street cafe at gunpoint early Monday morning.
The man is described as white, standing at about 6 feet tall and weighing 200 to 220 pounds. He wore a black hooded sweatshirt, a black T-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes with white trim and a black, full-face ski mask.
An employee of Eastside Cafe, 2146 East Market St., said the man entered the front door with a handgun at about 4:30 a.m. The employee fled the scene after submitting to the robber’s demands for keys to the office.
Police found the office ransacked. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call police at 330-375-2490.
STOW
Police dog remembered
STOW: The Stow Police Department lost a beloved K-9 last week.
Colt, an 8-year-old German Shepherd who started with the department in 2010, died after being diagnosed with Leukemia.
“Colt was very special to our residents,” City Councilman Matt Riehl said.
During the last recession, when the city couldn’t find the money to replace a retiring K-9, a small group formed the K-9 Donation Fund, collecting small and large donations from residents, businesses and students.
Colt joined the force; his handler was Sgt. Steve Miller.
wayne county
Arthritis expo
ORRVILLE: The Arthritis Foundation and Aultman Orrville Hospital will co-host the Wayne County Arthritis Expo from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the hospital, 832 S. Main St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to view exhibits.
Topics to be discussed include an update on treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis. The evening will include vendor exhibits and door prizes.
Register at http://waynecountyexpo.kintera.org or call 216-285-2836 for information.