Regional news briefs — March 12, 2017
AKRONWard 2 meetingAKRON: Ward 2 Councilman Bruce Kilby will host a public meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Patterson Park Community Center, 800 Patterson Ave.Jan Apisa of the Victim Assistance...
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ACLU launches protest trainingThe American Civil Liberties Union stages a nationwide training event to make sure people are aware of their rights as protesters and urges organized, public resistance by...
View ArticleThings to Do, March 12: Winter Jam, Patti Smith in Cleveland; wind quintet in...
Christian music festival to jamThis year’s Winter Jam, the annual touring festival of Christian music, has on its bill Crowder, Britt Nicole, Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch and more. Doors...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — March 11
REPORTING SCORESSchools are encouraged to report scores by email at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com, by fax at 330-996-3629 or by phone at 330-996-3800. Please report scores from home and away games and...
View ArticleMAC Tournament/Kent State 70, Akron 65: Jaylin Walker leads Flashes to upset...
CLEVELAND: Saturday’s Mid-American Tournament championship game produced all of the tension that could be expected of a matchup between rival teams.The University of Akron and Kent State men’s teams...
View ArticleCavaliers 116, Magic 104: Signs of cohesion evident as Cavs halt three-game...
ORLANDO: Unflappable Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue saw no reason for a team meeting, no point in extra practices or even a team-bonding trip to a bowling alley.In a 1-4 start to March, he saw injuries...
View ArticleCavaliers 116, Magic 104: Marla's 26 shots from Beyond the Arc on Love's...
Notes, quotes and observations after the Cavaliers' 116-104 victory over the Orlando Magic in Amway Center. 1. So as not to bury the lead (if there is a lead in this format), some quick nuggets from...
View ArticleEight Summit County government entities cited for public records violations...
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost kicked off Sunshine Week by issuing citations against eight public entities in Summit County, many for failing to train their employees on public records laws or neglecting to...
View ArticleSnow — up to a half a foot or so — could fall in Akron Monday night into Tuesday
Winter looks to return with a vengeance to Akron.Personally, I blame those who complained about a lack of snow and cold weather this winter.Either way, it looks like Akron is about to get its heaviest...
View ArticleLegislator missing Ohio House business after arrest
HAMILTON, OHIO: A state lawmaker accused of impaired driving and mishandling a gun in southwestern Ohio says he will miss legislative business in Columbus this week.Third-term Republican Rep. Wes...
View ArticleDrive-thru rescue: Fast-food worker jumps to aid of officer
DORAL, FLA.: A fast-food worker jumped out his drive-thru window to help an off-duty Florida police officer suffering a medical emergency.Pedro Viloria told Miami news stations the Miami-Dade County...
View ArticleCorned beef vs. Reuben: Which sandwich is your go-to on St. Patrick's Day?...
Which sandwich reigns supreme for a St. Patrick's Day meal? You tell us. If you're making a corned beef at home for St. Patrick's Day this year, why not add a twist to the classic? Check out a recipe...
View ArticleDutch voting in election seen as barometer of populism
THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Prime Minister Mark Rutte and anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders defined Wednesday’s Dutch parliamentary election as a litmus test for populism in Europe, where France and...
View ArticleDriver in deadly Ohio crash impaired by alcohol, marijuana
COLUMBUS: A central Ohio sheriff has confirmed that the driver blamed for a Dec. 24 crash that killed him and three others was impaired by alcohol and marijuana.Investigators say 38-year-old Loren...
View ArticleVideo shows man pepper-sprayed, hit by officer at Ohio hospital
COLUMBUS: Three security officers are suspended after video shared on Facebook showed a man being pepper-sprayed, hit with a baton and forced to the ground outside an Ohio hospital.A spokesman says...
View ArticleDowntown Akron library to host celebrated author George Saunders for April 6...
Beacon Journal staff reportCelebrated short-story writer George Saunders, whose new work, the novel Lincoln in the Bardo, is winning critical acclaim, will speak at 7 p.m. April 6 at the Akron-Summit...
View ArticleInnocent bystander sues city over 2015 police dog attack meant to capture...
An Akron woman who was attacked by a police dog that was chasing after a man who trespassed into her home has sued the city, arguing the dog’s handler was negligent.Deborah Callaway, now 57, alleges...
View ArticleLawsuit alleging New Jersey worker was fired for passing gas tossed
TRENTON, N.J.: A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit that said one of New Jersey’s top pork roll makers fired a worker for passing too much gas.Louann Clem said her husband struggled...
View ArticleOhio man pleads guilty in bank sexual assault case
COLUMBUS: An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an employee at a bank.Police say 32-year-old Billy Dee Anderson visited Columbus’ Chase Tower and asked to rent a safe-deposit box Feb....
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