University of Akron football: Undefeated Western Michigan Broncos hammer Zips...
The Western Michigan Broncos, ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time in school history, did everything and more to solidify that standing Saturday afternoon at InfoCision Stadium.The Broncos...
View ArticleALCS/Indians 2, Blue Jays 1: Josh Tomlin, Francisco Lindor, bullpen propel...
CLEVELAND: The Indians have found their formula and have followed it in the first two games of the American League Championship Series. With it, they’re two steps closer to the World Series. Francisco...
View ArticleOhio State 30, Wisconsin 23 (OT): Defense saves No. 2 Buckeyes
MADISON, Wis.: Perhaps Ohio State’s steamrolling of Wisconsin in the 2014 Big Ten Championship Game will be an aberration the series won’t see again for some time.The nationally televised clash between...
View ArticleAkron man charged with using Tumblr to incite violence against U.S. military
CLEVELAND: Federal authorities say an Akron man has been indicted on more criminal charges for using a social media site to incite violence against U.S. military members on behalf of the Islamic State...
View ArticleLocal history: A stripper, a Bible and a murder
We’re looking back today, but not too far back.Here are a couple of updates on local history stories that were featured recently in This Place, This Time, plus a new mystery that a knowledgeable...
View ArticleFairlawn, Munroe Falls, Macedonia among cities with local issues on the Nov....
In Fairlawn, petitioners placed five questions on the general election ballot.In Macedonia, voters are being asked to increase the city’s income tax, twice.In Munroe Falls, city officials are seeking...
View ArticleHistoric tour shows properties in Akron with uncertain futures
At the turn of the 19th century, the Fir Hill area in Akron was filled with Victorian mansions as ultrawealthy folks like John Buchtel and Ferdinand Schumacher settled to form the “gold coast” of the...
View ArticleBlue Jays’ Jose Bautista says ‘circumstances’ are helping Indians pitchers in...
TORONTO: The Indians’ pitching staff has stifled what had been baseball’s hottest lineup through the first two games of the American League Championship Series. Now, one of the key cogs in the heart of...
View ArticleHomecoming dance fulfills dream for mother, daughter tackling lifelong...
The setting sun hovered over Staci Smith’s left shoulder Saturday as she lifted a microphone and began to unfurl a dream. “Are you all ready to see some Hollywood up in here?” Smith asked a crowd...
View ArticleOelschlagers hope Polsky Award inspires others to give back
When Jim and Vanita Oelschlager are presented with the Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award, they hope to serve as an inspiration for others to give back in the greater Akron community.The Oelschlagers...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Safety Jordan Poyer hospitalized overnight with lacerated...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: As Browns starting free safety Jordan Poyer ran down the field to cover a punt, Tennessee Titans running back Antonio Andrews blasted him with a devastating blow to the midsection,...
View ArticleBrowns rookie QB Cody Kessler endures tough time in personal life, impresses...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: Rookie quarterback Cody Kessler became emotional after he had an admirable performance Sunday in the Browns’ 28-26 loss to the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.His brother Dylan,...
View ArticleBrowns analysis: Nate Ulrich breaks down 28-26 loss to Tennessee Titans
Browns vs. Titans: Quick HitsWhat went right: Coming off an injury to his chest and rib area suffered last week, quarterback Cody Kessler had an impressive outing. His career-high 336 passing yards...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: Buckeyes’ overtime victory at Wisconsin might be season’s...
MADISON, Wis.: In every special season at Ohio State, there has been a defining moment, a game along the way that tests the hearts of both the Buckeyes and their fans.In the 2014 march to the College...
View ArticleCavaliers’ J.R. Smith happy to be back with NBA championship teammates, plans...
INDEPENDENCE: Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith walked around Cleveland Clinic Courts a happy man on Sunday.The 3-point sharp-shooter joked with teammates, hugged Cavs staff members and addressed the...
View ArticleTrevor Bauer, Indians say cut finger is ‘non-issue’ ahead of ALCS Game 3 start
TORONTO: It’s not every year one of the starting pitchers for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series brings a drone to his news conference to explain his injury situation. Welcome to the...
View ArticleTitans 28, Browns 26: Late rally falls short as Browns start 0-6 for first...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: The Browns are experiencing an unwelcome blast from the past.After falling 28-26 to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium, the Browns are 0-6 for the first time since 1999,...
View ArticleRavenna man killed in crash in Pennsylvania
A Ravenna man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Interstate 80 in Mercer County, Pa.Jeffrey Polichena, 28, was traveling eastbound in the left lane at 10 a.m. when he traveled...
View ArticleMan gets 20 years for shooting at George Zimmerman’s vehicle
SANFORD, Fla.: A Florida man who fired at George Zimmerman’s vehicle during a road-rage confrontation has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.The Orlando Sentinel reports that at the sentencing...
View ArticleOntario judge dismisses attempt to ban Indians’ name, logo
TORONTO: An Ontario judge quashed a last-minute attempt to attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and “Chief Wahoo” logo during Monday’s night playoff game in Toronto.The legal...
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