High school scores, summaries and schedules — Jan. 7
BASKETBALLBOYSScoreboardSaturday’s ResultsBeachwood 57, Bedford 42Lincoln Park (Pa.) 61, Tallmadge 51Mogadore 63, Norton 56New Philadelphia 49, Cambridge 47 (OT)Northwestern 61, Hillsdale 50Parma Padua...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Gregg Williams strikes deal to replace defensive coordinator...
The Browns secured a new leader for their defense Saturday night, firing defensive coordinator Ray Horton in the aftermath of a 1-15 season and agreeing in principle with Gregg Williams of the Los...
View ArticleEmergency in the ER: What went wrong between Summa and its longtime physicians
For four decades, they were the doctors who cared for patients who came through the emergency room doors at Akron City Hospital. On New Year’s Day, that abruptly changed at City Hospital and Summa...
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How to Volunteer: Series continues with how to get involved at the Akron Zoo
There’s something special about volunteering in a place where you can hear lions roaring. Where the walk to your work site passes silly goats balancing on boulders. Where your lunch break is in sight...
View ArticlePrayer event calls for unity across races, religions and political parties
After a turbulent election season, the Love Akron Network is hoping to unify people in the community across races, religions and political affiliations through prayer.The organization is hosting Unite...
View ArticleGood News — Jan. 9
St. Sebastian Parish School seventh-grade students recently took first place in a video contest sponsored by the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program as part of their National Energy Awareness...
View ArticleOhio couple with small children charged after overdosing at White Castle
SHARONVILLE, Ohio: Police say a married couple has been charged with child endangering after overdosing in front of their two small children at a White Castle restaurant in southwestern Ohio.The...
View ArticleMiami University of Ohio pledges $350,000 for Amtrak train stop
OXFORD, Ohio: An Ohio college has pledged $350,000 for an Amtrak train stop to give students, parents and alumni another transportation option.Miami University says it has formalized its commitment in...
View ArticleBig fourth quarter from LeBron salvages 120-116 win over Suns after Cavs blow...
PHOENIX: The lead was 20 with 22 minutes left against one of the league’s worst teams, yet somehow the Cavs played themselves into the position of needing big baskets from their stars down the stretch...
View ArticleObama health care legacy: Coverage, conflict, and questions
WASHINGTON: Although his signature law is in jeopardy, President Barack Obama’s work reshaping health care in America is certain to endure in the broad public support for many of its underlying...
View ArticleTruck attack kills 4 Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: A Palestinian truck driver rammed his vehicle into a crowd of Israeli soldiers at a popular Jerusalem tourist spot Sunday, killing four people and wounding 17 others in the deadliest single...
View ArticleMexican prosecutors say suspect in shooting is U.S. citizen
MEXICO CITY: Mexican prosecutors said Sunday that they have detained a U.S. citizen as the main suspect in the shooting of an official at the U.S. consulate in the western city of Guadalajara.The...
View ArticleFlorida airport shooting suspect appears in new video
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: A day before the suspect in the Fort Lauderdale airport rampage was to appear in court, a website released footage that appears to show him calmly drawing a pistol and opening...
View Article1,300 Reno homes evacuated in flooding along Sierra
SAN FRANCISCO: More than 1,000 homes were evacuated in northern Nevada, and stranded motorists were pulled from cars stuck on flooded Northern California roads as thunderstorms arrived Sunday as part...
View ArticleNational news briefs — compiled Jan. 8
ASHEBORO, N.C.Fatal crash on icy highwayLingering problems were expected in North Carolina, where up to 10 inches of snow and sleet fell in places Saturday. One person died in Montgomery County when a...
View ArticleWorld news briefs — compiled Jan. 8
PhilippinesCrowd parades with statueA massive crowd of mostly barefoot Roman Catholics on Monday joined an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ held under tight security due to...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know — compiled Jan. 8
More Russia questions this weekPresident-elect Donald Trump plans a rare news conference this week, where reporters are sure to ask whether he accepts U.S. intelligence findings that Moscow meddled in...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Jan. 9
AKRONHonoring retiring judgeAKRON: A retirement reception for Carla Moore, a 9th District Court of Appeals judge, will be held from 5:15 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Roetzel & Andress law firm, 222 S....
View ArticleThings to Do, Jan. 9: Anime classic in theaters; tough hike in Norton; learn...
Anniversary of acclaimed animated filmThe landmark Japanese animated film Princess Mononoke is marking its 20th anniversary. It returns to cinemas at 7 p.m. in an English-dubbed version at Tinseltown...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Jan. 8
BASKETBALLBOYSScoreboardSunday’s ResultsCanton McKinley 68, Cle. Hts. Lutheran East 66Cleveland Heights 69, Warren Harding 64Garfield Heights 80, Revere 55Lakewood St. Edward 52, Brunswick 41Parma Hts....
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