A state of decline: Ohio economy has taken a 15-year slide
To cover the presidential election on behalf of Ohioans, more than 20 Ohio news organization set out in February to gain an understanding of the state’s economy through data and talking to...
View ArticleAkron Children’s Hospital and nonprofit group help young skiers rise above...
The Harrisons gave up skiing six years ago when their only daughter, Madison, couldn’t do it on her own.The Barberton girl, now 11, had grown too tall to slide safely down the hill between her mother’s...
View ArticleWoman identified in fatal one-car crash on Merriman Road
Officials identified a woman who died in a fiery one-car crash last week as 36-year-old Rachel Bishop.Bishop, of Akron, died Feb. 29 after striking a tree on Merriman Road at about 4:45 p.m. Police...
View ArticleShould presidential candidates respond to questions from news organizations?
Six presidential candidates — all likely to make appearances and spend thousands on television ads across Ohio to win votes — weren’t so keen on answering questions about the state’s flailing economy...
View ArticleFirst Ladies’ Library in Canton creates tribute to Nancy Reagan
As funeral plans come together for former first lady Nancy Reagan, who died Sunday at age 94, the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton just finished an exhibit that celebrates her life.“As soon as...
View ArticleBrowns express interest in impending free agent Stefen Wisniewski with fellow...
The Browns are in danger of losing three-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack once free agency kicks off at 4 p.m. Wednesday, so they’re exploring contingency plans in case they can’t retain him.One option...
View ArticleGrizzlies 106, Cavaliers 103: Late rally not enough, Cavs commit season-high...
CLEVELAND: Right about the time the Memphis Grizzlies were listing all of the players who weren’t available Monday night, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue could sense the impending doom.“It’s always...
View ArticleAllegiant Air adds new Orlando nonstop to Akron-Canton Airport; fills void...
There’s good news for passengers wanting to fly to see Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter.Low-cost carrier Allegiant will be adding a new nonstop flight to Orlando from Akron-Canton Airport.The new flight...
View ArticleMan dies at hospital after shooting on Copley Road
Akron police are investigating a shooting Tuesday on the 800 block of Copley Road in West Akron that left one man dead.The shooting occurred shortly before 2 p.m. At about 4 p.m., police said the man...
View ArticleAkron Zoo plans to renovate its Tiger Valley exhibit, add monkeys and build...
The Akron Zoo is planning to renovate its Tiger Valley exhibit, add monkeys and build a 64-foot Ferris wheel.Zoo President and Chief Executive Officer Doug Piekarz unveiled the wide-ranging project...
View ArticleGorge Dam removal on Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls is...
The Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls could be coming down in 2019.That surprising news came from Bill Zawiski of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, who announced...
View ArticleIndians 4, Mariners 3: Mike Napoli paces offense, Trevor Bauer throws three...
GOODYEAR, Ariz.: Mike Napoli had two hits and drove in a run, helping the Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in spring training on Tuesday.Jose Ramirez also had two hits and drove in a run, and Juan...
View ArticleOutfielder Tyler Naquin vying for center field job; Indians add four...
In the past few weeks, outfielder Tyler Naquin has gone from an intriguing invitee to major league camp to a serious contender to be the Indians’ center fielder.He’s off to a positive start, hitting...
View ArticleCavaliers head west not ready for postseason, still trying to fix defense
CLEVELAND: After falling behind by 18 and 14 points in each of their past two home games, maybe now isn’t such a bad time for the Cavaliers to get out of town for a while.They still have plenty of work...
View ArticleAfter rapid rise to prominence, UA runner Clayton Murphy’s Olympic dream now...
When Clayton Murphy received a text that a package had been delivered for him last June, the then-University of Akron sophomore might have set a personal record dashing from a meeting to his...
View ArticleHillary Clinton voters drawn to her experience
It was bittersweet, they say, electing a black man over a woman in 2008.Hillary Clinton backers lined up behind Barack Obama and found comfort in shattering one glass ceiling in the White House.It had...
View ArticleNeighbors say chaos reigned during Brunswick apartment complex fire that...
Residents and neighbors of a Brunswick apartment building that was decimated by an inferno Monday night that killed a 5-year-old girl said the scene was one of chaos.“I was about to go to bed and I...
View ArticleFood notes: Whiskey Ranch, 35 Brix coming to Green; West Point update; vote...
Green is welcoming two new locally owned eating spots that fit different foodie moods.One is Whiskey Ranch CAK, a barbecue, bourbon and country music mash-up set to open on St. Patrick’s Day near the...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Team leaves wiggle room on timing of inevitable divorce with...
The Browns will part with troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel, but they might not meet the original expectation for when they’ll sever ties.When Browns head of football operations Sashi Brown condemned...
View ArticleMan shot in parking lot Tuesday afternoon identified as Akron man, 24
Police have identified the man who died Tuesday after being shot on Copley Road in Akron as Damon Harris, 24.Harris died at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center at about 4 p.m. He was shot at...
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