High school scores, summaries and schedules — April 6
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 ArticlePacers 123, Cavaliers 109: Defensive goal an abject failure as Cavs fall...
INDIANAPOLIS: It is a scenario the Cavaliers hope they rarely face, especially in the postseason, but a hurdle to overcome nonetheless.Playing without LeBron James has been a struggle for the Cavs and...
View ArticleIndians 7, Red Sox 6: Mike Napoli’s home run lifts Indians over Red Sox
CLEVELAND: Mike Napoli’s first hit as a member of the Indians was a big one, and it was enough to overcome a botched sixth inning in a 7-6 win against the Boston Red Sox Wednesday night. Everything...
View ArticleRock and Roll Hall of Fame offers chance to watch induction ceremony on big...
It’s spring, so it’s that time of year where the legends of rock and pop and their managers and many lawyers put on suits or their finest evening wear (it often involves leather) and gather to...
View ArticleLocal leaders challenge residents to take steps toward healthier life
Akronites are apparently anxious to slip on their sneakers and get outside as wintry weather winds down.More than 400 people Wednesday signed up for the 100 Million Steps Akron walking challenge within...
View ArticlePro Football Hall of Fame celebrates initial milestone in $500 million...
Nothing beats a nice warm winter to quicken the pace of Ohio’s most visible construction project, the building of the $500 million Hall of Fame Village at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.The...
View ArticleTwo men charged with selling drugs, attacking police after home invasion
Two Akron men were arrested early Thursday morning on charges of trafficking drugs and shooting at police after they were victims of a home invasion.Trey Winyon Cash Moore, 28, and Matthew M. Burner,...
View ArticleTen people, seven from Akron-Canton area, indicted in meth operation
Ten people, including seven from the Akron-Canton area, have been indicted in federal court over a drug operation that brought large shipments of crystal methamphetamine to Ohio from California,...
View ArticleFour shooting incidents across Akron reported to police over 15 hours
Akron police are investigating four shootings across the city in a 15-hour period in which houses and cars were struck with bullets.No one was injured in the shootings, police reported. Anyone with...
View Article16-year-old Akron boy found dead of suspected heroin overdose in Green hotel...
A teenager used heroin with his mother hours before she found him dead in their Green hotel room Wednesday evening, authorities report.Andrew Frye, a 16-year-old Akron Public Schools student, is...
View ArticleAkron’s iconic West Point Market reveals Fairlawn site of its new flagship...
The secret is out of the grocery bag.West Point Market is finally going public with the location of its new store in Fairlawn: the vacant shopping center at 33 Shiawassee Ave. The site — one building...
View ArticleSummit County jury finds Eric Hendon guilty on all charges in Barberton...
“Guilty.”Thirteen times, Summit County Judge Amy Corrigall Jones read the word.And 13 times, Eric Hendon offered no reaction to learning of his conviction in the New Year’s Eve 2013 slaying of a...
View ArticleIndians: Matchups for upcoming games
FRIDAY: Indians at White SoxTime: 4:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Cody Anderson vs. John DanksSATURDAY: Indians at White SoxTime: 2:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Josh Tomlin vs. Chris Sale (1-0, 3.86)SUNDAY:...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Outfield not looked at as strict platoon; Thursday’s game...
CLEVELAND: The Indians have plenty of moving parts in their lineup, particularly in the outfield until Michael Brantley and Lonnie Chisenhall return from the disabled list. In the season opener against...
View Article2016 NFL Draft: Browns should pick Jared Goff over fellow quarterback Carson...
The vast majority of NFL Draft analysts believe the Browns should select North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz second overall instead of California’s Jared Goff if the franchise is determined to use its...
View ArticleMarla Ridenour: LeBron James’ vast talents become more evident when he sits...
INDIANAPOLIS: Fans revel in the chase-down blocks, the coast-to-coast drives that end in monstrous slams, the snappy passes that result in teammates’ dagger 3-pointers.But at this point in LeBron...
View ArticleSavannah James treats Akron high school seniors to prom dresses, purses and...
As Karia Carter looked at herself in a full-length mirror wearing a strapless long Cinderella-like lavender gown, she covered her face.“I’m about to cry. Oh my God, I love it,” said the 17-year-old...
View ArticleBusiness owners banding together to fight plan for guardrail down middle of...
Jill Dister has a perfect view of the dangers of driving along state Route 18 in eastern Medina County.As an administrative assistant at Telecom, she can look out the panoramic front windows and see...
View ArticleTickets for first ride on Cedar Point’s Valravn to go on sale Friday —...
Want a front row seat to see LeBron James and the Cavs take on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday? That’s going to cost $2,500 on the resale market.With a price tag like that, the $500 price tag to ride in...
View ArticleCicada onslaught approaching; protect young trees and shrubs
The cicadas are coming. Sometime this spring, the ponderous, red-eyed insects will emerge from 17 years in hiding to swarm over the eastern half of Ohio, down into West Virginia and as far east as...
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