Cubs 5, Indians 1: Ryan Lewis’ 22 Walk-Off Thoughts on Trevor Bauer, Danny...
Here are 22 Walk-Off Thoughts after the Indians fell to the Chicago Cubs 5-1 in Game 2 to even the World Series 1-1. 1. After Corey Kluber’s performance in Game 1, Jake Arrieta evened the score in...
View ArticleMassillon man killed in two-vehicle crash
TUSCARAWAS TWP.: A Massillon man was killed early Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on state Route 172 at Greenside Avenue Southwest in Stark County.Trevor S. Wilson, 24, of Massillon, was...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron to interview finalists for diversity officer position
The University of Akron is inviting the campus to take part in the interview process as the school hires a new chief diversity officer.The final three candidates will visit UA over the next two...
View ArticleBarr Elementary closed Thursday due to plumbing problem
PLAIN TWP.: Barr Elementary will be closed Thursday because of “a plumbing issue,” Plain Local Schools said.A spokeswoman for the Stark County district told the Canton Repository that the well that...
View ArticleChippewa Lake reopens after algal bloom, but water-quality warning remains
CHIPPEWA LAKE: The Medina County Park District has reopened the 330-acre Chippewa Lake after an algal bloom, but it’s still warning young children, pregnant and nursing women, senior citizens and pets...
View ArticleThieves break into vehicles parked at park districts in Summit County
Area park districts are seeing a rash of thieves smashing windows to break into parked vehicles, Beacon Journal news partner Newsnet5.com reports.“It’s a shame that people can’t go to the park and not...
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All signs point to Browns QB Josh McCown starting Sunday with Cody Kessler...
All signs continue to point to quarterback Josh McCown starting Sunday for the Browns (0-7) when they host the New York Jets (2-5). Rookie quarterback Cody Kessler isn't practicing Thursday and...
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Fat Head's Brewery eyes Canton and Charlotte, N.C., for expansion
Fat Head’s Brewery — one of the most award-winning breweries in the U.S. over the last several years — is looking to open brewpubs in Canton and Charlotte, N.C. “We have a family friendly,...
View ArticleKaine makes pre-rally pit stop to energize canvassers in Cleveland
CLEVELAND: Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.) surprised a group of union workers and retirees preparing to canvass for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Thursday.Kaine...
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Kay Felder cleared to return, Iman Shumpert could be cleared in time to play...
INDEPENDENCE: Kay Felder has been cleared from the NBA’s concussion protocol and Cavs coach Tyronn Lue believes “there is a great chance” Iman Shumpert could be cleared in time for Friday’s game at...
View ArticleLawyers liken Ohio execution plan to burning inmates at the stake
COLUMBUS: Defense attorneys rushing to stop Ohio’s first execution in three years say the state’s new lethal injection system is akin to burning inmates at the stake or burying them alive.Lawyers for...
View ArticleApple refreshes Mac lineup with new keyboard touch functions
CUPERTINO, CALIF.: Apple is announcing long-awaited updates to its Mac computers, aiming to spark consumer interest in a product line that often seems overshadowed by newer gadgets like the iPad and...
View ArticleTimken Co. third quarter revenue, income fall from a year ago
The Timken Co. reported lower revenue and net income for its third quarter, citing in part weaker customer demand.The Jackson Township maker of bearings and power transmission products on Thursday said...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Oct. 27
FOOTBALLScheduleWeek 10Friday’s GamesNon-leagueBedford (7-2) at Copley (7-2)Buckeye (8-1) at Brookside (1-8)Farrell (Pa.) (6-3) at Canton Central Catholic (6-3)Northwest (6-3) at Columbus St. Charles...
View ArticleWoman shot in foot near University of Akron campus
University of Akron police are looking for a suspect who shot a woman in the foot Thursday night while she was walking on Kirn Street.A silver, late-model Ford Mustang pulled up and someone in the car...
View ArticleDollar General to open new location in Medina County
YORK TWP.: Dollar General will open its newest Medina County location at 6273 Norwalk Road at 8 a.m. Nov. 5 with free prizes and special deals.The first 50 adult shoppers will receive a $10 Dollar...
View ArticleSalvation Army of Summit County recruiting bell ringers for Red Kettle Campaign
AKRON: The Salvation Army of Summit County is recruiting volunteer bell ringers for its 2016 Red Kettle Campaign.“The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles are a familiar part of the traditional holiday scene...
View ArticleOhio Highway Patrol plans two checkpoints Friday in Summit County
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct two OVI checkpoints Friday night in Summit County.“Based on provisional data, there were 297 OVI-related fatal crashes in which 297 people were killed last...
View ArticleAlliance police conducting online crime survey
ALLIANCE: City police are asking residents on social media to weigh in on the crime that most concerns them in the Stark County community.Police posted a survey Thursday to its Facebook page asking...
View ArticleLawrence Township searching for three burglars
LAWRENCE TWP.: Township police are looking for three men who burglarized a home at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 3900 block of Manchester Avenue Northwest.Two men approached the Stark County homeowner asking...
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