Husband of Lake Township woman hurt by dropped rock dies at 55
COLUMBUS: Randy Budd, the husband of a former teacher in Perry Local Schools who was critically injured when a rock was dropped on her car from a highway overpass, has died. He was 55.Budd died of a...
View ArticleFired OSU marching band director down to single legal claim
COLUMBUS: Two years after Ohio State University fired its marching band director for failing to rein in a “sexualized culture,” a lawsuit against the university continues even as the ex-director has...
View ArticleArea deaths — compiled Aug. 7
STARKCodrea, Jenny L. (Dutia), 88, of Alliance. Died Saturday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.MEDINASmith, Diane D., 78, of Medina. Died Wednesday. Bauer, Valley City.Wuensch, Jerome F., 85, of Litchfield...
View ArticleCharity events: Akron-themed fundraiser for Child Guidance; chefs’ dinner for...
This WeekFridayChild Guidance & Family Solutions “Growing Up Akron” — 6-9 p.m. at Thirsty Dog Brewery, 529 Grant St., Akron. Food from Swenson’s, Mustard Seed Market, Nuevo Modern Mexican, Retro...
View Article350 attend Butterfly Gala for Stewart’s Caring Place
More than 350 guests showed their support for families and individuals dealing with cancer by attending the 13th annual Butterfly Gala on Saturday. The gala was held at the home of Honorary Chairwoman...
View ArticleChurch mixes beer with Bible to reach congregants
GAHANNA: It’s not every day that churchgoers get to break down the Bible with a beer in hand. But for members of Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna, it’s about once a month.The Rev. Doug Warburton had...
View ArticleGood News — Aug. 8
Troop 81 out of St. Paul, Akron, had not produced an Eagle Scout rank in more than 30 years. Last month, the troop had a banquet to honor the young men who recently accomplished the rank. Honorees...
View ArticleTake a Hike and take the challenge FOCUS ON...photo challenge #ABJ_CVNP
Sparklers, s’mores, flags and sunsets topped the favorite images from the FOCUS ON...July4 photo challenge. Close to 100 votes were cast in this photo challenge.“Sparkler wishes” submitted by...
View ArticleTwins see double at Twins Days festival
Although they won one of the “most alike” twin contests Sunday, their faces almost as indiscernible as their matching Buzz Lightyear costumes, Jaydyn and Jaudyn would argue that they’re different —...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know — compiled Aug. 7
Rebels gain ground in Syria Rebels breach the Syrian government siege on opposition neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo, opening a corridor in the south and marking a major military breakthrough. Late...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Aug. 8, 2016
CANTONMalone gets high marks CANTON: Malone University has been named a Best Value-Top College by Educate to Career (ETC) for 2016. Malone ranked in the top third of the annual outcomes-based ETC...
View ArticleThings to Do, Aug. 8: Bond, James Bond talk; learn about herbs; local authors...
Hear about Bonds. James Bonds.Are you a Connery fan? Moore? Or is it all about Daniel Craig? Pop culture historian Bill Brauning will speak about “The Many Faces of James Bond” at 6:30 p.m. at the...
View ArticleNational news briefs — compiled Aug. 7
SINKING SPRING, Pa. Family of five found dead A couple featured in news stories about their difficulties getting medication for a daughter who had a heart transplant were found shot to death in their...
View ArticleWhat questions would you ask Clinton, Trump?
questions for clinton, trump In a series of meetings with Northeast Ohioans during the two major party conventions, they were asked to share a question they would pose to the candidates. Here are some...
View ArticleWorld news briefs — compiled Aug. 7
MEXICO Storm death toll reaches 38 The death toll from the remnants of Hurricane Earl grew to 38 in Mexico on Sunday as a new tropical storm formed off the country’s Pacific Coast. At least 28 people...
View ArticleTrump to try to steady campaign with economic speech
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump is trying to shift from a disastrous stretch of his presidential campaign to one focused on policy and party unity. But even as his allies speak of lessons the political...
View ArticleClinton’s ‘Moscow Spring’ ended as Putin returned to power
WASHINGTON: As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton basked in a diplomatic “Moscow Spring,” seizing on Vladimir Putin’s break from the presidency to help seal a nuclear arms-control treaty and secure...
View ArticleIran executes nuclear scientist who was convicted of spying
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran executed a nuclear scientist convicted of spying for the United States, an official said Sunday, acknowledging for the first time that the nation secretly detained and tried a man...
View ArticleVoters ask: Is the newspaper biased or controlled by a conglomerate?
“There, I played the race card,” said a woman who smacked the table, then backed her chair away. She was among 20 people at the Beacon Journal on a recent evening discussing politics and news media,...
View ArticleFor a first-time voter, this election is daunting, and energizing
The day I turned 18, my government teacher wished me a happy birthday and handed me a voter registration form. Gee thanks, I wanted to say, but politics aren’t really my forte. I didn’t understand it,...
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