Browns cornerback Joe Haden eager to test himself this week against...
BEREA: Browns coach Hue Jackson wasn’t kidding when he said this week would be “huge” for two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden. Not only is Haden expected to play for the first time this preseason...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Indians’ Jose Ramirez’s special season blurs lines between...
CLEVELAND: The first time I saw magic from Jose Ramirez was on Aug. 9, 2014.The then-Indians rookie was sharing the shortstop job with Mike Aviles after Asdrubal Cabrera was traded on July 31. Ramirez...
View ArticleIndians 3, Blue Jays 2: Jose Ramirez, Indians find late-game magic again
CLEVELAND: The Indians have something magical going on at Progressive Field. With the Indians trailing 2-1 in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon, Jose Ramirez belted a two-run home run to the Home Run...
View ArticleFOCUS ON...Cuyahoga Valley National Park
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, the Beacon Journal’s current photo challenge is taking images in our national park, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Cuyahoga...
View ArticleTrump expected to appeal to disenchanted Democrats in UA speech
If Donald Trump is to win Ohio, he’ll need the support of disenchanted Democrats.The state’s northeast corner is where he hopes to find them.In a speech set for 7 p.m. Monday, Trump will likely bring...
View ArticleFamily member backs up over 23-month-old boy, killing him
TROY, Ohio: Police in Ohio say a 23-month-old boy has died after a family member backed up over him in a pickup truck over the weekend.The Miami County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Marcus Bowers...
View ArticleReport: Alligator bit boy’s head during Disney attack
ORLANDO, Fla.: The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World last June reached into the animal’s mouth in an attempt to free his son’s head from the reptile’s jaw, according to a...
View ArticleA. Schulman Inc. names new COO, makes other changes following top executive...
A. Schulman Inc., which last week rehired board Chairman Joseph Gingo as its chief executive officer, has named a new chief operating officer and made other key appointments.The executive changes...
View ArticleTrump’s day in Akron: Early bird catches crowd off guard
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was on stage a half hour ahead of schedule when he visited the Akron area on Monday, finishing the day with a rally at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the...
View ArticleGroup of black and white men shouting ‘black lives matter’ charged with...
Akron police arrested seven Canton men early Sunday morning after they attacked a group of white men while shouting “black lives matter,” according to reports.The group of alleged assailants — five...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Celebrating neutrality
If you think about it, Tuesday is the only neutral day of the week.Let’s think on it together.Monday, for most folks, is back-to-work day. Ugh.Wednesday is Hump Day. Halfway to the weekend.Thursday, in...
View ArticleSummit County Council votes to enact anti-skimming measures at fuel pumps
Starting Jan. 1, every gas station in Summit County must take tamper-prevention steps for credit card users after County Council on Monday unanimously approved legislation to curb the use of “skimming”...
View ArticleNew purple bus rolling through downtown Akron
A new purple bus began rolling through downtown Akron on Monday morning.Metro RTA, along with the University of Akron, has launched DASH, a free shuttle for students and the general public.The bus...
View ArticleAkron man indicted on charges of crashing into Falls police vehicles,...
An Akron man has been indicted on charges that he crashed into several Cuyahoga Falls police vehicles and seriously injured one officer.A Summit County grand jury indicted Donald Watson, 46, of Cutler...
View ArticleHigh school notebook: Firestone graduates Darcy Isaiah, Noah LaVictoire...
Darcy Isaiah and Noah LaVictoire, both 2016 Firestone High School graduates, have committed to compete in cross country and track and field in college.Falcons coach Tim Carroll said Isaiah is set to...
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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 ArticleMarla Ridenour: No need to panic over struggles of Indians’ starting rotation
CLEVELAND: At first glance, it appears that the wheels are falling off the best starting pitching staff in the American League.At least where the Indians’ Josh Tomlin and Danny Salazar are...
View ArticleBrowns eager to unleash wide receiver trio of Corey Coleman, Josh Gordon,...
The Browns were allergic to wide receivers under their previous regime, but they suddenly have what could become one of the NFL’s most dynamic groups at the position.Rookie first-round draft pick Corey...
View ArticleAkron Public Schools mourn slain teacher
An air of sadness enveloped the Akron Public Schools boardroom on Monday night, as Board of Education President Bruce Alexander asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence for a teacher...
View ArticleAkron police begin Narcan training; every cruiser expected to be outfitted by...
When 1,000 people recently gathered downtown to raise awareness about the heroin epidemic, one of their chief demands was that Akron police — in addition to paramedics — begin carrying the heroin...
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