Northeast Ohioans hope to cash in by renting homes for 2016 Republican...
When the Republican convention comes to Cleveland, Don and Julie Hallum will lock up their valuables, pack their bags and head out.The Hallums have rented their four-unit building in Cleveland’s Ohio...
View ArticleMan charged with menacing Akron police officer’s wife
An off-duty Akron police officer assisted in the arrest of a North Canton man who is accused of following the officer’s wife home from the gym Friday morning.Andrew I. Hayes, 38, was charged with...
View ArticleVacant Akron block south of downtown is listed for $4.25 million
About 10 acres of vacant land bounded by busy Akron streets — near where a new highway interchange is being built — is on the market, with a price tag of $4.25 million.The land, just south of the...
View ArticleAkron Brewing Co., a landmark on city’s horizon, to be razed next week
Take a last look at the once-glorious Akron Brewing Co. complex.It’s coming down next week.Workers will start removing the “Akron Brewing Co.” sandstone sign atop one of the red-brick buildings on...
View ArticleRenting out home for Republican National Convention is no easy task
Maybe you’re thinking that renting out your four-bedroom split level during the Republican convention would be a great way to pad your bank account.Be prepared to work for that windfall. Hundreds of...
View ArticleBob Dyer: A blast from baseball’s past
Baseball weather is finally upon us. Life is good.For New Franklin resident Ron Negray, this is the 86th spring — and the 58th since he pitched in the major leagues.Right in our midst, virtually...
View ArticleCavaliers vs. Pistons playoff schedule
CAVALIERS VS. PISTONS(Best-of-seven series)Game 1 (ABC)Pistons at Cavs, 3 p.m. SundayGame 2 (TNT/FSO)Pistons at Cavs, 8 p.m. WednesdayGame 3 (ESPN/FSO)Cavs at Pistons, 7 p.m. FridayGame 4 (TNT/FSO)Cavs...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules —
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 ArticleLeBron James ready to lead Cavaliers into the postseason
INDEPENDENCE: After completing one of the most memorable performances in postseason history, LeBron James has moved on. He isn’t spending much time these days thinking about last season or the way he...
View ArticleMets 6, Indians 5: Mets pound 4 homers, survive late Indians rally
CLEVELAND: The team that had shown the least amount of muscle in baseball flexed plenty of it Friday night. The Mets entered Friday night with two home runs as a team, the lowest mark in baseball. That...
View ArticleDenny Ross found guilty on all counts in slaying of Hannah Hill
Friday was Elza Hill’s 73rd birthday.Minutes after the verdicts in the Denny Ross retrial were announced — guilty of all charges in the 1999 slaying of 18-year-old Hannah Hill of Akron — he stood in...
View ArticleIndians 4, Rays 1: Carlos Carrasco dominates Rays again
St. Petersburg, Fla.: Once Carlos Carrasco settled down his stomach, he could concentrate on taming the Tampa Bay Rays.Carrasco worked eight efficient innings, giving up three hits and one run while...
View ArticleIndians: Matchups for upcoming games
FRIDAY: Mets at IndiansTime: 7:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Bartolo Colon (0-1, 1.50) vs. Cody Anderson (0-0, 3.00)SATURDAY: Mets at IndiansTime: 4:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Matt Harvey (0-2, 4.63) vs. Josh...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Outfielder Michael Brantley goes 1-for-2 in rehab...
Indians outfielder Michael Brantley played in his second rehab assignment and his first with the Double-A RubberDucks on Thursday night.Brantley went 1-for-2 and left the night feeling good about how...
View ArticleIndians 6, Rays 0: Danny Salazar allows three hits in six innings
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.: Danny Salazar gave the Indians another strong start against the Tampa Bay Rays.Salazar gave up three hits in six innings and Marlon Byrd hit one of three home runs as the Indians...
View ArticleRobin Swoboda: If you want to be embarrassed, scan your frequent shopping...
The line was growing longer as the female voice got louder. With each incessant demand, my face turned a deeper shade of red. With a look of despair, I silently appealed to the people waiting behind...
View ArticleIndians: Matchups for upcoming games
SATURDAY: Mets at IndiansTime: 4:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Matt Harvey (0-2, 4.63) vs. Josh Tomlin (0-0, 0.00)SUNDAY: Mets at IndiansTime: 1:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Steven Matz (0-1, 37.80) vs. Corey...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Outfielder Michael Brantley continuing positive progress;...
CLEVELAND: As Indians outfielder Michael Brantley has rehabbed from offseason shoulder surgery, the focus hasn’t just been on how he’s felt during minor league assignments.It’s also been on how he’s...
View ArticleJason Lloyd: LeBron James, Cavaliers entering pivotal playoff push with...
CLEVELAND: On the same night Kobe Bryant was saying farewell to the NBA and the Golden State Warriors were marking their place in history with the league’s first 73-win season, LeBron James sat idly...
View ArticleIndians: Matchups for upcoming games
SUNDAY: Mets at IndiansTime: 1:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Steven Matz (0-1, 37.80) vs. Corey Kluber (0-2, 4.85)MONDAY: OffTUESDAY: Mariners at IndiansTime: 6:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Wade Miley (0-1, 8.25)...
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