Donald Trump supporter from Lake Township has a horse in presidential race
Shelly Vanscyoc ran across the busy four-lane road separating her apartment from a miniature horse in Donald Trump apparel — and other roadside attractions on Mary Greer’s Lake Township property....
View Article‘The Indomitable Don Plusquellic”: Mayor’s support was key to 1994 school levy
Over the course of his long career as mayor, Don Plusquellic became known for his economic development efforts yet he was equally—and personally—invested in education. The following is from Chapter 13:...
View ArticleCavaliers know even hated VersaClimber can’t simulate game conditions during...
INDEPENDENCE: LeBron James is the Cavaliers’ king, but the king of the VersaClimber title may be up for grabs.The intense 40 minutes the Cavs spent in the weight room Thursday still loomed large...
View ArticleBrowns exec Sashi Brown says Robert Griffin III could be more than just a...
CLEVELAND: Robert Griffin III is projected to become the starting quarterback of the Browns for the upcoming season, but everyone wants to know who’ll be their quarterback of the future.Rookie...
View ArticleBrowns notebook: Coach Hue Jackson ‘didn’t see any issue’ with Cody Kessler’s...
CLEVELAND: Browns rookie quarterback Cody Kessler received a chance Saturday to test his arm in cool, windy conditions on the lakefront at FirstEnergy Stadium.Although the second practice of rookie...
View ArticleAmerica’s rich spend millions to anger and depress Ohioans
In the 2012 election, Ohio broadcasters couldn’t sign political advertising contracts fast enough as a seismic shift occurred in American politics, playing out on TV screens and car radios across the...
View ArticleAuthorities hope to push black bear(s) out of North Canton area
NORTH CANTON: Police are advising residents to bear-proof their yards after officers Saturday morning witnessed a 200-pound black bear roaming a residential neighborhood.Residents in the 100 block of...
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 ArticleRobin Swoboda: When your gut says no, don’t say yes
This is not intended to be a “Woe is me” kind of column. It’s more like a “Heed my advice or you could end up like me” column.A number of years ago, someone shared with me a website that specializes in...
View ArticleWhat can go wrong with TV shows? What can’t?
The days ahead will include the major broadcast networks’ announcements of their lineups for fall 2016. Which immediately raises this question: How will shows get screwed up?We’re not talking just...
View ArticleAkron’s panhandling laws: From proposal to repeal
1993Akron City Council considers a law to put limits on panhandlers after receiving complaints from members of the community. Bus riders say beggars block exits until they’re given money, and female...
View ArticleBob Dyer: Hanging with the Cavs
In case you haven’t noticed, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team on the planet. They have finally come together the way we imagined when that tall Bath Township resident announced, “I’m...
View ArticleParade of zombies stalk streets in Highland Square
Tom and Shelly Sykes had just settled into the window table with their sandwiches and beers at Mr. Zub’s Deli on Saturday when they witnessed the world outside change. First they noticed photographers...
View ArticleCalled out by Browns coach Hue Jackson, rookie Corey Coleman can handle the...
CLEVELAND: Apparently the famous movie line “you can’t handle the truth” doesn’t apply to Browns rookie wide receiver Corey Coleman.A day after coach Hue Jackson publicly and privately challenged...
View Article‘The Indomitable Don Plusquellic’: Mayor came out swinging during recall attempt
After 22 years, Don Plusquellic found himself in the fight of his mayoral life when critic Warner Mendenhall launched an attempt to recall him. The following is from Chapter 14: “Recall and Rebellion”...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — May 14
BASEBALLScoring SummariesGame One CRESTWOOD 13, CLEVELAND RHODES 3Crestwood 412 42 — 13 11 2Rhodes 100 02 — 3 6 2Batteries—Tekavec and N/A; N/A and N/A. W—Tekavec. Save—None. HR—None.Notes: Crestwood:...
View ArticleWith panhandling laws repealed, Akron leaders seek to limit begging by...
City officials plan to explore ways to reduce the number of beggars on the streets without violating anyone’s rights.Akron City Council on Monday repealed the only laws on the books that governed...
View ArticleNFL prospect indicted on charges related to Cleveland Heights slaying
An Ohio prep football star and NFL prospect has been indicted on charges related to a fatal shooting outside a bar in suburban Cleveland.Twenty-three-year-old Antonio Longino, of East Cleveland, was...
View ArticleLeBron James, Cavaliers turn their attention to Raptors in Eastern Conference...
INDEPENDENCE: LeBron James didn’t get his wish, but Toronto Raptors fans did. Near the end of the Raptors’ 116-89 mauling of the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday,...
View ArticleBeacon Journal takes awards in Ohio AP competition; managing editor Oplinger...
The Akron Beacon Journal’s managing editor, Doug Oplinger, was inducted into the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Hall of Fame on Sunday. Also Sunday, the Beacon Journal took five awards at the...
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