Akron man, police end standoff peacefully after seven hours; suspect, 27,...
Akron Police arrested a 27-year-old man late Thursday afternoon after an almost seven-hour standoff on Seward Avenue.Thomas L. Blanton was arrested on a warrant for charges of felonious assault,...
View ArticleJean Shepherd, former Akron dance studio operator, dies at 93
A local dancer who instructed thousands of students in tap, ballet and jazz for more than 60 years has died.Naomi Heiney, who went by her stage name of Jean Shepherd, died early Thursday at Bath Manor...
View ArticleJeff Fusco sought to bring calm to Akron mayor’s office during short term
During Jeff Fusco’s short time as Akron mayor, he sought to bring calm to an office in turmoil.Fusco took over in June on the heels of Don Plusquellic, Akron’s longest-serving mayor, abruptly retiring...
View ArticleThings to Do, Jan 1: See mayor take office; sign up for Saturday 5K; ice...
See mayor take office in AkronWitness history: In May, Akron swore in its first new mayor in 28 years. Just days later, it happened again. Today we’ll get our fourth mayor in seven months as Dan...
View ArticleWayne Rogers, Trapper John on ‘M*A*S*H,’ dies at 82
LOS ANGELES: Wayne Rogers, whose Trapper John McIntyre alongside Alan Alda’s Hawkeye Pierce brought mischief, martinis and meatball surgery to the masses in the 1970s every week on M.A.S.H., has...
View ArticleMissing owners at Akron used-car dealership leaving customers stranded
Customers of an Akron used-car dealership are struggling for answers after purchasing vehicles but never receiving the auto titles — even after a month, in some cases.Since last week, the Ohio Attorney...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: How special is Ohio State-Notre Dame matchup? In 1995,...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: If there is any question about the magnitude of Ohio State’s football meetings with Notre Dame, the line for the ladies restroom at Ohio Stadium in 1995 proved to be a true...
View ArticleAkron rings in new year with First Night
In a dimly lit room in downtown Akron, dozens of people moved and grooved on New Year’s Eve — but few were dancing to the same beat, and there was no music to be heard.Save for those on the dance...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Mike Pettine says Johnny Manziel’s off-field issues could...
BEREA: The second NFL season of Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has officially ended, and the coaching staff wants him to spend the offseason addressing his off-field issues again. On Thursday,...
View ArticleOhio State notebook: Urban Meyer reveals Joey Bosa is turning pro; Eli Apple...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: Ohio State junior defensive end Joey Bosa declined to say he was leaving early for the NFL this week in order to avoid taking the focus off Friday’s game against Notre Dame in the...
View ArticleBrowns coach Mike Pettine isn’t acting like dead man walking, reveals he’d...
BEREA: Mike Pettine’s final game as coach of the Browns might be this weekend, but he’s not acting like a dead man walking. Pettine addressed the media Thursday for the last time before the Browns...
View ArticleOhio State football: Battling back from life-threatening blood clots, Donovan...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: Few may have known what defensive tackle Donovan Munger was doing during the 2013 season as he walked laps around the field for two hours while his Ohio State teammates...
View ArticleInjury, rehab and fatherhood: Kyrie Irving's forgettable and memorable 2015
DENVER: Kyrie Irving’s year ended like so many days before it — sitting in the trainer’s room stretched out on a table with his back against the wall. Only this time he was in Denver, wearing a white...
View ArticleHot Spot: Mustard Seed’s Highland Square cafe draws eclectic crowd for...
It’s Saturday night and despite the cold and the rain falling outside, the upstairs cafe at Mustard Seed Market & Cafe in Highland Square is quite warm and hopping with activity. The Frankie Starr...
View ArticleFirst baby of 2016 arrives at Cleveland Clinic Akron General
When Jessica Eckhart woke up on New Year’s Eve morning, perhaps her new mother’s inclination was kicking in.“I definitely woke up saying I was going to squeeze in a nap,” said the 25-year-old.Eckhart...
View ArticleMedina County outlet mall seeking local retailers to sell full price
The Lodi area’s train-themed outlet mall is remaking itself into a hybrid shopping venue, renting space to existing Northeast Ohio retailers who will sell goods at full price. Appalachian Outfitters of...
View ArticleHorrigan takes office as first newly elected Akron mayor in 28 years
Mayor Dan Horrigan, Akron’s first newly elected mayor in 28 years, was sworn into office Friday morning before an overflowing crowd of more than 400 people.The ballroom of Greystone Hall in downtown...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Rookie Cameron Erving finds confidence after demotion...
BEREA: Browns rookie offensive lineman Cameron Erving isn’t close to writing himself off yet, even though others might have done so after the first-round draft pick was physically dominated in his...
View ArticleNFL’s in-house media company reports Browns sense Mike Pettine will coach...
The last four head coaches of the Browns were fired after facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in a season finale, and it shouldn’t be the least bit surprising if Mike Pettine were to suffer the same fate...
View ArticleBrowns players Joe Haden, Andrew Hawkins cope with concussions, criticism...
BEREA: Browns players Joe Haden and Andrew Hawkins were knocked out for the season after suffering two concussions apiece.They expect to make full recoveries and plan to resume their NFL careers next...
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