Clinton in Cleveland shrugs off Trump shake-up, attacks his tax plan
CLEVELAND: Hillary Clinton shrugged off Donald Trump’s latest campaign shake-up Wednesday, saying he’s the “same man” who would cut taxes for rich people while she would force the super-wealthy to pay...
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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 ArticleK’Waun Williams to appeal suspension and fine from Browns after doctor tells...
K’Waun Williams and his agent fired back at the Browns on Wednesday night over a contentious disagreement about the health of the nickel cornerback’s right ankle.Williams decided to appeal through the...
View ArticleNate Ulrich: Browns’ issues to monitor against Falcons after eye-opening...
Browns coach Hue Jackson sounded like a man who took a big gulp of reality during Friday’s 17-11 preseason-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers and didn’t enjoy the taste one bit.After reviewing the...
View ArticleHighland Square tunes up for biggest-ever PorchRokr
Rain, rain go away, come again some non-PorchRokr day.There’s a good chance that will be the mantra on Saturday for the fifth Highland Square PorchRokr Festival.The music and art festival, modeled on...
View ArticleNaked Donald Trump statues created by Cleveland artist pop up in cities...
NEW YORK: It’s Donald Trump like he’s never been seen before.Life-size naked statues of the Republican presidential nominee greeted passers-by in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and...
View ArticleNew Amazon@Akron store offers free next-day pickup, free returns
An Amazon store has landed in Akron, opening near the University of Akron and providing students and Akron-area residents a direct link to pick up packages the next day from the online retail giant.The...
View ArticleElephant sedative carfentanil strikes Cuyahoga County, continues to ravage...
The elephant sedative that has ravaged Summit County since early July has found its way into the Cuyahoga County drug market.The drug, called carfentanil, is similar to heroin but 2,500 times more...
View ArticleSummit County Democrats, GOP choose County Council candidates
Summit County Democrats have chosen Clair Dickinson to fill an at-large vacancy on County Council.Dickinson, 65, of Akron, was selected Wednesday night to replace Ilene Shapiro, who was appointed...
View ArticleThe University of Akron’s Tag Sale is set up for this weekend
The University of Akron is doing what so many others do when they no longer have a use for things: It’s holding a tag sale. Items from athletic clothing to remnants of the old Robertson Dining Hall...
View ArticleAkron opens new bike trail through downtown
A parade of bicyclists on Thursday christened Akron’s new cycle track — a loop that runs along South Main Street and the Towpath Trail downtown.The path is part of the city’s effort to become more...
View ArticleIn a first, Donald Trump says he regrets painful comments
WASHINGTON: For the first time since declaring his presidential run, Republican Donald Trump offered an extended apology to those who may have been hurt by his caustic comments, saying that he regrets...
View ArticleFalcons 24, Browns 13: Quarterback Robert Griffin III, starters show progress...
CLEVELAND: They looked like the same old Browns at first, but quarterback Robert Griffin III and the rest of the starters got their acts together enough to show progress.Although the Browns were far...
View ArticleIndians 5, White Sox 4: Indians rally for walk-off win after one-inning start...
CLEVELAND: The Indians received only one inning from starter Danny Salazar but came back to win in walk-off fashion in the ninth, beating the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Thursday night at Progressive Field....
View ArticleTrump campaign confirms stop in Akron
Donald Trump will be in Akron on Monday, his campaign has confirmed.Tickets for a rally at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus are available through the campaign’s online event...
View ArticleAkron says landlord owes more than $110,000 in water and sewer bills
Akron says a city landlord illegally received water and sewer service for years at two homes, racking up more than $110,000 in unpaid bills.Property owner John Roddy then attempted to skip out on the...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Hope takes root as Griffin, Browns offense show big-play...
CLEVELAND: After a three-and-out Thursday night on the Browns’ first possession, which included a near interception and a personal foul on Terrelle Pryor, the Browns’ cupboard on offense looked...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Hue Jackson hopeful receivers Corey Coleman, Josh Gordon...
CLEVELAND: The NFL preseason debut of Browns rookie wide receiver Corey Coleman remains on hold.But coach Hue Jackson said Coleman is “very close” to playing. Apparently former All-Pro wide receiver...
View ArticleBrowns receiver Terrelle Pryor serves notice to league that he’s a deep-ball...
CLEVELAND: Desmond Trufant, the youngest of three cornerback brothers to play in the NFL, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds three years ago at the NFL Combine.But when Browns receiver Terrelle Pryor...
View ArticleShake-up at A. Schulman Inc.: Chairman Joe Gingo back as CEO
Struggling Fairlawn polymer company A. Schulman Inc. has replaced its chief executive officer with its 71-year-old chairman and former CEO, Joe Gingo.“The board and Bernard Rzepka, president and chief...
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