Long-vacant Rolling Acres Mall now owned by the city of Akron
The long-vacant Rolling Acres Mall is now owned by the city of Akron — much quicker than anticipated.Last week, the former mall failed to garner any bids in its second and final sheriff’s sale. Summit...
View ArticleAkron fire union contract changes promotion process
Akron will no longer use a test for fire department promotions.The city will instead rely on education and seniority.A three-year contract recently approved by the fire union includes a new promotional...
View ArticleAkron Board of Education exploring more options for the district’s...
Akron Public Schools officials are exploring new options for moving forward with the district’s construction project.Last week, during a joint meeting of the Akron Board of Education and Akron City...
View ArticleAkron City Council examines proposal to let voters decide on water bill...
Akron City Council will take more time to consider a plan to ask voters to decide whether city water customers should share the cost of others’ unexpectedly high bills.A fractious City Council...
View ArticleFamily of Cavaliers fans remembers parents’ sporting adventures
After the Cavaliers’ recent historic victory, people all over Northeast Ohio were celebrating the end of a 52-year championship drought with fireworks, car-honking, drinks and friends. But Paola...
View ArticleBrowns rookie linebacker Scooby Wright impressing coaches who believe he...
Browns inside linebacker Scooby Wright undercut a deep out route, intercepted a pass thrown by fellow rookie Cody Kessler and caught the attention of coach Hue Jackson as he barreled toward the end...
View ArticleBridgestone Invitational: Davis Love III passes late father’s ultimate test...
Davis Love III vividly remembers the tests.His late father, Davis Love Jr., designed them to quiz the members of his junior golf program on rules and etiquette while serving as the head pro at Atlanta...
View ArticleFood Notes: Red, White & Blue on July Fourth weekend, Italian Festival in...
The Rib, White & Blue festival coming to downtown Akron has a big lip-smackin’ lineup — 12 rib vendors from seven states.It’s among the most vendors of barbecue ribs in recent years, said Peter...
View ArticleGov. John Kasich might skip spotlight at GOP convention
Don’t look for Ohio Gov. John Kasich on stage at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.A spokesman said Tuesday that the former GOP presidential contender has neither sought nor expects a...
View ArticleMan records police chase from driver’s seat as he leads pursuit through Akron
A man who allegedly led police on a seven-minute pursuit through Akron early Tuesday morning recorded video of the entire chase on his girlfriend’s cellphone, according to police reports.Jessie M....
View ArticleDEA report: Summit County’s spike in deadly opiate abuse part of a wider...
Northeast Ohio’s struggle to combat the spike in heroin and fentanyl use reflects a growing fight nationwide, according to a report released by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.Nationally,...
View ArticleAkron man sentenced to six years in Barberton store robbery
An Akron man was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted Wednesday by a Summit County jury of robbing a Barberton store.Jurors found Daniel Bitting, 28, guilty of aggravated robbery, a...
View ArticleActors’ Summit taking final bow after 17 seasons of performances
Actors’ Summit Theater is closing the curtain on 17 seasons of performance in August after its artistic director, MaryJo Alexander, announced her retirement.“The theater has been a remarkable asset to...
View ArticleCavaliers coach Tyronn Lue’s hometown July Fourth party will celebrate Cavs’...
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue’s annual July Fourth party in Mexico, Mo., is getting a little bigger this year. Lue’s hometown is throwing a celebration for the Cavs’ championship Saturday that includes a...
View ArticleThings to do, June 29: Journey and the Doobie Brothers, wine, a movie and an...
Rock out with Journey at BlossomJourney and the Doobie Brothers will perform at 7 p.m. at Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Tickets for the classic rock concert range...
View ArticleB&W Enterprises cuts 126 local jobs due to coal decline
A steep and continued decrease in the use of coal to make electricity is largely responsible for costing 126 people their jobs at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises’ facilities in Summit County.The...
View ArticleHuge LeBron James banner to continue reign over downtown Cleveland
Cleveland’s larger-than-life LeBron is staying home.The 10-story banner of NBA champion LeBron James will remain in downtown Cleveland after fans cried foul over Sherwin-Williams’ plans to temporarily...
View ArticleWhat’s your Akron neighborhood? The city wants to know
Is Luigi’s in downtown Akron?The Rubber City’s Italian stalwart opened on North Main Street in 1949 and hasn’t moved since.People still line up in the shadow of the Y-Bridge for its crisp pizza pies...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: More defections leave golf fighting for its Olympic future
Defections by some of the world’s top golfers from this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have been primarily because of Zika.On the surface, it would appear that the issue is the virus and the...
View ArticleIndians 5, Braves 3: Corey Kluber, Indians beat Braves 5-3 for 11th...
ATLANTA: Carlos Santana hit a tie-breaking single in the Indians’ three-run ninth inning, Corey Kluber allowed only three hits in eight innings and the Indians beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday...
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