Authorities say Texas, Missouri officers shot in ambushes
A manhunt for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a veteran Texas police detective ended Monday with an arrest in what was one of several weekend attacks against law enforcement in multiple states,...
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Trump defends business tiesIn a tweet Monday night, the president-elect appears to deny he is using the powers of his future office to benefit his businesses worldwide. Trump tweets it is “well-known”...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Nov. 22
CANTONState to honor city schools CANTON: The Canton City School District will be recognized by the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) with the Outstanding District Award for 2016.Canton is...
View ArticleCorrection
■ A story on the Monday Sports section front about Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison should have said he played for Archbishop Hoban and Coventry high schools. An incorrect high school was...
View ArticleThings to Do, Nov. 22: Tuesday Musical concert; jazz in Kent; get turkey...
Hear Tuesday Musical alumni performIn addition to presenting concerts, Tuesday Musical also supports stars of the future with a scholarship program. Two of its alumni, violinist Jinjoo Cho and soprano...
View ArticleLegendary TV weatherman Dick Goddard signs off after 55 years
While there could be late November snow in the WJW (Channel 8) weather forecast, Tuesday evening will be all about the end of a decades-long reign.Yes, Northeast Ohio native Dick Goddard, 85, is...
View ArticleBack in N.Y.C., a parade of meetings at Trump Tower
NEW YORK: Donald Trump held court from his perch high above Manhattan on Monday, receiving a line of former rivals, longtime allies and TV executives while overseeing a presidential transition that at...
View ArticleUA president wants to focus on UA’s strengths while resolving financial...
University of Akron President Matt Wilson on Monday revealed the framework of a two-year plan to get back on track financially.The plan includes offering voluntary universitywide buyouts, remodeling...
View ArticleCavaliers coach Tyronn Lue continues to give back, served turkey dinners to...
INDEPENDENCE: Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue spent his Monday evening serving turkey dinners to some of Cleveland’s less fortunate. That’s nothing new for Lue, who has been the driving force behind similar...
View ArticlePeople Helping People — Nov. 23
People Helping People is a list of charitable causes in our area that need donations or volunteers. The Beacon Journal has not investigated these causes, so donors should verify their worthiness and...
View ArticleWorld AIDS Day event planned in Akron, community forum to follow
Local advocacy organizations will host events next week to raise awareness about the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the Akron community.The World AIDS Day event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 at...
View ArticleFormer Beacon Journal colleague dies after short bout with cancer
Joan Rice — a former Beacon Journal reporter and assistant editor who wrote about fashion, teens and was the face of Enjoy magazine for many years — died of cancer on Friday. Her death came 12 days...
View ArticleBarberton residents want to vote on leasing park land to hospital
Some of the folks opposed to the Barberton City Council’s leasing of the Tuscora Park ball field to Summa Barberton Hospital for use as a paved parking lot want the question to be put before...
View ArticleFounder of former Amber Pub in West Akron, Robert Labate, dies at 87
Robert “Bob” Labate, a founder of the former Amber Pub, a longtime Akron favorite in the Wallhaven area, died Saturday.Mr. Labate, 87, died at his West Akron home with his wife, Jean, at his side. The...
View ArticleGet ready to play: Winterfest is coming to Akron’s Lock 3 on Friday
Winterfest will kick off Friday at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron.This is the 13th consecutive winter that the city will provide outdoor events on Main Street.Some of Winterfest’s attractions include: A...
View ArticleTraffic disruptions — Nov. 23
Here is a list of road and lane closings in the Akron area:Major highways abruptly closed: None.AKRON:• Interstate 76 lane restrictions and ramp closings: Until late November, I-76 between Grant Street...
View ArticleThings You Need to Know — compiled Nov. 22
Backing off campaign vowsPresident-elect Trump softens his stance on climate change and his vow to jail Hillary Clinton.Trump charity says rules brokenThe foundation says it ran afoul of IRS...
View ArticleObama hits 1,000 mark for commutations granted
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama surpassed the 1,000 mark for commutations granted during his presidency on Tuesday after shortening sentences for 79 people.Obama has been granting commutations at a...
View ArticleIraqis finally put out some oil fires set months ago by Islamic State
QAYARA, Iraq: For months, residents of the Iraqi town of Qayara have lived under a dark cloud of toxic fumes released by oil well fires lit by retreating Islamic State fighters.But in recent days, oil...
View ArticleZika-caused birth defect may become clear only after birth
NEW YORK: Researchers say a severe birth defect caused by Zika infection may not be apparent at birth but develop months afterward, further confirmation that the virus can cause unseen damage to...
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