Congress putting daily fantasy sports games under scrutiny
WASHINGTON: Congress on Wednesday launched a fact-finding mission into the loosely regulated world of fantasy sports games — a multibillion-dollar business that seemingly advertised everywhere during...
View ArticleFitch Ratings lowers outlook on University of Akron to ‘negative’
Another credit rating agency has lowered its outlook on the University of Akron.Fitch Ratings revised its outlook from stable to negative on Tuesday, while assigning a AA- rating to about $82.4 million...
View ArticleStark State College releases artist’s rendering of new Akron campus
Stark State College released an artist’s rendering Wednesday of its new Akron campus.The Jackson Township-based school also revealed that the campus will go by the name of Stark State College Akron.The...
View ArticleParts of westbound I-76 in Akron will be closed this weekend
If you’re traveling through Akron this weekend, take note: Parts of I-76 will be closed for bridge repairs.From 8 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday, I-76 westbound will be closed from the I-77 Central...
View ArticleBill sponsor seeks vote on so-called Pastor Protection Act
COLUMBUS: Backers of a bill that would let Ohio’s churches and pastors refuse to perform same-sex marriages are calling for action on the legislation.Sponsoring Rep. Nino Vitale said Wednesday the bill...
View ArticleDocuments show high-level support for now-ended partnership talks between UA,...
The University of Akron’s hope to burst onto the national education scene through a partnership with troubled ITT Technical Institute was on track to be announced in early January, according to...
View ArticleLeBron concedes that Steph Curry deserves MVP award, but suggests he could...
INDEPENDENCE: LeBron James had some catching up to do Wednesday before he could tackle the debate of Most Valuable Player — which even he conceded wasn’t much of a debate at all. As part of James’...
View ArticleOhio Senate approves proposal to do away with alcohol limit on beer
Ohio is closer to tapping into high-alcohol beers.The Ohio Senate approved an amendment Wednesday that would do away with the state’s 12 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) limit.The amendment to the...
View ArticleIndians fall to Houston Astros 5-3 in 16 innings
It took more than five hours, but the Indians eventually fell to the Houston Astros 5-3 in 16 innings on Wednesday. Cody Anderson (0-3, 7.31 ERA) pitched well in relief—he was the 10th pitcher the...
View ArticlePew study finds shrinking middle class in Akron
WASHINGTON: In Akron and metropolitan areas across America, the middle class is hollowing out.A widening wealth gap is moving more households into either higher or lower-income groups in major metro...
View ArticleAkron RubberDucks set attendance record, get the win to boot
It was a record-setting day for the Akron RubberDucks.The minor league team set an attendance record Wednesday as 8,375 fans filled the stands and beyond for the daytime game against the Erie...
View ArticleThings to Do, May 12: ‘Dan and Phil’ at E.J. Thomas; rock and roll happy hour...
Be entertained by Dan and PhilA few seats still remained at press time for The Amazing Tour is Not on Fire, presented by radio and Internet stars Dan and Phil, at 8 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill...
View ArticlePortman books $14 million on TV in Senate race against Strickland
COLUMBUS: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is flexing his cash advantage over Democratic challenger Ted Strickland by snapping up $14 million of targeted TV time now for ads to air across Ohio through Election...
View ArticleCleveland council to consider $15 minimum wage proposal
CLEVELAND: Cleveland’s city council will consider establishing a $15 minimum wage in the city after receiving petitions with thousands of signatures supporting the measure.The Cuyahoga County Board of...
View ArticleOnline auction halted for gun used to kill Trayvon Martin
MIAMI: An online auction appears to have been halted for the pistol that former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman used to kill unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin.The weapon was...
View ArticleUFC 198: Where to watch Cleveland's Stipe Miocic fight for the heavyweight...
On Saturday, mixed martial artist Stipe Miocic of Cleveland will challenge Fabricio Werdum for the UFC heavyweight championship. Below is where you can watch the show in the area. Miocic (14-2) is on...
View ArticleJudge sides with House Republicans against health care law
WASHINGTON: In a setback for the Obama health care law, a federal judge ruled Thursday that the administration is unconstitutionally subsidizing medical bills for millions of people while ignoring...
View ArticleMother goose ‘asks’ Ohio police to help untangle baby bird
CINCINNATI: A mother goose apparently knew exactly who to turn to when one of its goslings became tangled in string. Cincinnati Police Sergeant James Givens tells WKRC-TV he thought a goose tapping at...
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