Hillary Clinton may be likable enough — next to Donald Trump, poll shows
WASHINGTON: In any other election year, more than half the country holding an unfavorable impression of a candidate for president would be cause for alarm.This is not a normal year.Fifty-five percent...
View ArticleThings to Do, April 9: Haiku meeting in Cuyahoga Falls; Blue Oyster Cult at...
A haiku for youThe Julie Wartherof Haiku Societyof Americaleads a study groupon writing the famouslysuccinct form of verseCuyahoga Falls Library at 10 a.m.Count five, seven, five.Party at Silver...
View ArticlePope emphasizes flexibility over rules for modern families
VATICAN CITY: In a sweeping document on family life that opened a door to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics, Pope Francis insisted Friday that church doctrine cannot be the final word in...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — April 8
TENNISGARFIELD 5, GARFIELD HEIGHTS 0Singles: Yang (G) d. Williams 6-0, 6-0; Kyaw (G) d. Patterson 6-3, 6-3; Htaw (G) d. Graham 6-4, 6-3.Doubles: Lopp-K. Vang (G) d. West-Joyce 6-0, 6-0; Vue-Doung (G)...
View ArticleN.W.A. joins rock hall with 4 rockers from the 1970s
By David BauderAssociated PressNEW YORK: N.W.A. triumphantly entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, with the groundbreaking quintet that brought the rough streets of Los Angeles into homes...
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisory canceled for Northeast Ohio, sun shining in Akron
AKRON: The National Weather Service in Cleveland has lifted the afternoon winter weather advisory for Akron and all of Northeast Ohio.By 1 p.m. Saturday, the sun was shining in downtown Akron, where...
View ArticleAmount of opioids prescribed to injured Ohio workers falls
COLUMBUS: The amount of opioids prescribed to injured Ohio workers has fallen significantly since the state’s insurance fund for injured workers created a pharmacy management program amid concerns...
View ArticleThings to Do, April 10: Chocolate brunch at Gervasi; singing and dancing at...
Chocolate isn’t just dessert Gervasi Vineyard closes out its Celebrate Chocolate weekend with a brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., offering such delicacies as bittersweet chocolate pancakes and orange...
View ArticleSteve Miller, after induction, slams Rock Hall of Fame
Steve Miller had just performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, but he wasn’t finished.In fact, he was just getting started. The new inductee ripped the rock hall in a backstage interview,...
View ArticleWhite Sox 7, Indians 3: Bullpen, defensive woes cost Indians
CHICAGO: The Indians had overcome the 32-degree weather, the whipping wind, three errors and two wild pitches, leaving Cody Anderson in position to beat White Sox ace Chris Sale.“I think it says a lot...
View ArticleBelgians find elusive ‘man in the hat’ from airport video
BRUSSELS: After nearly three weeks of frantic searching, Belgian authorities announced Saturday they had finally identified the elusive “man in the hat” spotted alongside the two suicide bombers who...
View ArticleUniversity of Akron President Scarborough says he’s sticking around even as...
Scott Scarborough, defying his critics, said Saturday he will stay on as president at the University of Akron for a third year.Scarborough broke the news on UA to Z, a weekly, hourlong infomercial the...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — April 9
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 ArticlePresidential hopefuls look East, West for delegate support
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.: Looking both East and West for support, Republican presidential candidates angled Saturday to pick up more delegates in Colorado while bidding for favor a half-continent away...
View ArticleIndians RP Bryan Shaw comes unglued in 7-3 loss to Chicago White Sox
Indians relief pitcher Bryan Shaw entered the seventh inning with a lead but couldn’t hold it, and the Indians fell to the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Saturday. The Indians led in the bottom of the...
View ArticleAcme celebrates 125th anniversary
In 1891, Frederick Wilhelm Albrecht, 30, left Massillon for Akron to begin his dream of owning a chain of grocery stores.He started his first Acme No. 1 at the corners of Buchtel, Sumner and Center...
View ArticleBulls, 105, Cavaliers 102: Fourth-quarter woes thwart Cavs
CHICAGO: The Chicago Bulls are still alive. So, too, are the Toronto Raptors for the top spot in the East. The Cavaliers will have to wait at least another day before celebrating homecourt advantage...
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Bulls 105, Cavs 102; Jason Lloyd's 20 thoughts on last shots, turnovers and...
CHICAGO: Twenty thoughts for 20 points from Kevin Love in Saturday’s 105-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls… 1. J.R. Smith and LeBron James both wanted the ball in their hands at various points late...
View ArticleFormer Ohio State All-America, Saints DE Will Smith shot and killed after...
Former Ohio State and Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed Saturday night in an apparent road rage incident following a traffic accident in New Orleans. According to the Associated...
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Sunday’s Indians-White Sox game postponed with May 23 makeup date; Zach...
The Indians haven’t had the best week to start the 2016 season weather-wise, and have now had a second game postponed after Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox was unplayable due to rain. The...
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