U.S. oil, gas drilling rigs, including Ohio, surpass 2015 levels
The number of U.S. oil and gas drilling rigs is higher now than it was a year ago, including in Ohio, according to Petro Global News: " ... the number of oil and gas rigs operating in the United...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — Dec. 28
BASKETBALLScoreboardWednesday’s ResultsCuyahoga Falls 40, CVCA 28Hudson 59, Streetsboro 40Solon 72, Stow 69Woodridge 47, Walsh Jesuit 41BOYSScoring SummariesCUYAHOGA FALLS 40, CVCA 28CVCA 12 6 8 2 —...
View ArticleMedina County, Brunswick bus services merging Sunday
MEDINA: Medina County Public Transit and Brunswick Transit Alternative are merging effective Sunday, the Medina Gazette reports.County commissioners signed off on the merger Wednesday. Brunswick...
View ArticleCreston man killed in Medina County crash
GUILFORD TWP.: A Creston man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Bell Road at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday.Michael J. Kelly, 21, died in the accident near Lee Road.The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a 2006...
View ArticleWadsworth man accused of killing woman in North Carolina after tying up her...
STATESVILLE, N.C.: A 47-year-old Ohio man accused of tying up a woman and her teenage daughter for days before killing the mother in their North Carolina home. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell...
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Browns QB Robert Griffin III cleared from concussion, practices Thursday,...
Updated at 11:30 a.m. The Browns announced quarterback Robert Griffin III saw an independent neurologist Thursday morning and was medically cleared to return to play after suffering a concussion in...
View ArticleOhio State safety director, a University of Akron graduate, earns praise in...
COLUMBUS: The new safety director at Ohio State University is receiving praise for how she responded to the Nov. 28 attack on campus by a student who drove his car into a crowd and slashed at people...
View ArticleSummit GOP committee recommends candidates to governor for judicial posts
The Summit County Republican Party’s Executive Committee has recommended candidates to Gov. John Kasich for two open seats in Akron Municipal Court caused by judges being elected to other posts.For...
View ArticleOhio man says he shot brother who attacked him at apartment
CENTERVILLE, OHIO: Police say a Southwest Ohio man shot his younger brother in the chest and was arrested at the scene.Investigators say the 28-year-old Union man called 911 Wednesday night to report...
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Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom eyes Akron, Cleveland for expansion
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is looking to open franchise restaurants in the Akron and Cleveland markets, as part of an aggressive plan to grow the brand throughout the Midwest. “People are calling...
View Article8 family slayings still unsolved as Ohio sheriff is sworn in
WAVERLY, OHIO: The appointed, Democratic sheriff who won election while investigating the still-unsolved slayings of eight people from an Ohio family has been sworn in for a full term by the Republican...
View ArticleOhio boy dies after shooting himself; father may face more charges
COLUMBUS: Authorities say a 2-year-old boy who shot himself with an unsecured gun has died in central Ohio, and a grand jury will consider whether charges are merited against his father.Brandon Hill,...
View ArticleNorth Hill Parasson’s Italian Restaurant to close the last day of the year
After almost 50 years of dishing out Italian eats, the Parasson’s Italian Restaurant in North Hill will close its doors the final day of the year.There’s a sign posted at the restaurant at 501 N. Main...
View ArticleSuspect in Ohio women’s slayings pursues insanity defense
ASHLAND, OHIO: Attorneys for a man suspected of killing several women in Ohio are pursuing an insanity defense.They say 40-year-old Shawn Grate is not guilty of murder and other charges in Ashland...
View ArticleOfficials: 3 boys charged in Ohio fire too young for jail
Associated PressDAYTON, OHIO: A Southwest Ohio juvenile court has ruled that three boys charged with setting fire to a Dayton dollar store on Christmas Eve are too young to be jailed.The Dayton Daily...
View ArticleBrowns coach Hue Jackson says RG3 will start Sunday's season finale barring...
Browns coach Hue Jackson said Thursday quarterback Robert Griffin III will start Sunday's season finale on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers barring any unforeseen setbacks with his health. It...
View ArticlePolice: Gunman shoots man in face at Cleveland gas station
CLEVELAND: Police in Cleveland are investigating after an unidentified gunman shot a 22-year-old man in the face earlier this week at a gas station in the city’s Mt. Pleasant section.Cleveland.com...
View ArticleU.S. to announce response to Russia’s election hacking
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are expected to announce an imminent response, including sanctions, on Thursday for Russia’s interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American...
View ArticleCounty prosecutor to provide Cleveland police with dash cams
CLEVELAND: The Cuyahoga County prosecutor has agreed to spend $500,000 to equip nearly 300 Cleveland police cruisers with dash cams that can be synched with officers’ body cameras.Prosecutor Tim...
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Year in review: A look back at the biggest Akron-area business stories of 2016
Buyouts, openings, closings, expansions and more involving iconic Akron-area businesses and business people dominated 2016. The year opened with a bang when FirstMerit Corp. agreed to be bought by...
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