LeBron James’ record in closeout games makes Cavaliers overwhelming favorite...
For as well as the Toronto Raptors have played at home in this Eastern Conference finals against the Cavaliers, there is one behemoth working against them entering Friday’s Game 6 — LeBron...
View ArticleAkron, Canton area spellers eliminated at National Spelling Bee
A tricky ballet maneuver got the best of Akron Beacon Journal-sponsored speller Owen Kovalik on Thursday at the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals in Oxon Hill, Md.In the Bee’s fourth round, Owen was...
View ArticleDr. Henry Heimlich, 96, uses namesake maneuver to save choking woman in Ohio
CINCINNATI: The 96-year-old retired chest surgeon credited with developing the namesake Heimlich maneuver has used it to save a woman choking on food at his senior living center.Dr. Henry Heimlich was...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2016: Calendar of events in Akron-Canton area
Through Monday■ Jackson Township — Fifth annual Field of Honor/Field of Heroes will be presented at the Safety Center, 7383 Fulton Drive NW, Friday through Monday. Sponsored by Jackson Township Rotary,...
View ArticleAkron council debates citywide school building program
An effort by some Akron City Council members to reconsider legislation that approved building a new high school in the Ellet neighborhood fell flat Friday.But that didn’t stop several members from...
View ArticleElementary students offer lesson to state legislators on Montessori learning
Legs dangling, Saadhika Bagley let her ruby-red slippers twinkle back and forth as classmates at Discovery Montessori School walked her guest, a state senator, through a multiplication table with...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — May 27
BASEBALLTournament ScoreboardFriday’s ResultsCanton Division I Regional FinalSolon 10, Stow 0Massillon Division III Regional FinalWaynedale 13, Elyria Catholic 8 (8)Scoring SummaryCanton Division I...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Jose Ramirez sticking in fifth spot in lineup; Carlos...
CLEVELAND: Going into spring training, Jose Ramirez wasn’t the likeliest of hitters to be slotted into the middle of the Indians’ lineup on a regular basis. But two months into this season, he’s...
View ArticlePeople in the news — compiled May 27
‘Glee’ star charged with child pornFormer Glee star Mark Salling, 33, who played Noah “Puck” Puckerman, has been charged with two counts of child pornography.Federal prosecutors announced Friday that...
View ArticleThings to Do, May 28: ‘Myopia’ opening party; music fest in Cleveland; Chalk...
Devo co-founder opens exhibitThe big event in town is the opening of Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia, with a talk by the artist at 2 p.m. at Akron-Summit County Public Library, followed by a free opening...
View ArticleHoliday air travelers get a break from long security lines
ATLANTA: Travelers who were dreading long airport security lines ahead of the Memorial Day weekend instead reported moving quickly through checkpoints Friday after authorities opened extra screening...
View ArticleCasey’s clapping not bothering Cavs much
TORONTO: Raptors coach Dwane Casey loves to clap – particularly in the face of opponents. Casey has made a habit of shouting and clapping in Cavaliers’ players faces when they’re taking 3-point shots...
View ArticleOrioles 6, Indians 4: Indians fight back, but not twice
CLEVELAND: The Indians had one three-run comeback in them Friday night at Progressive Field. They did not have a second. After the Indians erased a three-run deficit in the first inning, reliever Zach...
View ArticleCavaliers 113, Raptors 87: Big Three lead Cavs back to NBA Finals with rout...
TORONTO: LeBron James exited the game with three minutes left and began celebrating. He hugged his coach, hugged teammates and even hugged Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan. There was plenty of reason to...
View ArticleSignificance of sixth consecutive trip to Finals not lost on LeBron James,...
TORONTO: LeBron James has only two championships to show for his previous six trips to the NBA Finals, so it’s not as if everything he touches turns to gold. But as he and Cavaliers teammate James...
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Cavs 113, Raptors 87; Jason Lloyd's 30 thoughts on LeBron James and another...
TORONTO: Thirty thoughts for 30 points from Kyrie Irving in Friday’s 113-87 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, sending the Cavaliers back to the NBA Finals for...
View ArticleWebsite helps public judge fairly those who judge the public
When those in the know launched a website last year to boost voting for low-key judicial races, they didn’t expect an inordinate surge in low-information voters this year.“To put it more charitably,...
View ArticleCincinnati Zoo kills gorilla to protect small child in enclosure, closes...
By Dan SewellAssociated PressCINCINNATI: The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that grabbed and dragged a...
View ArticleThings to Do, May 29: National Cemetery ceremony; learn about cicadas; hike...
Honor our fallen war heroesPay your Memorial Day respects at a noontime ceremony at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, with a rifle salute, wreath-laying and music by...
View ArticleIndians notebook: Michael Brantley, team hoping shoulder holds up this time
CLEVELAND: The Indians and Michael Brantley are hoping the third attempt to work his way back from shoulder surgery will result in his being able to return to the lineup and, this time, stay in it. The...
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