Indians 5, Rangers 4 (11): Yan Gomes’ game-winning single lifts Indians
CLEVELAND: Indians manager Terry Francona prophesized that if the Indians kept giving themselves chances, they’d end up with a walk-off win. “It’ll happen,” he said. That was after Sunday’s loss to the...
View ArticleSignet stock drops amid reports of customer complaints
Shares of Signet Jewelers stock dropped Thursday amid reports about customer accusations that workers allegedly swapped out diamonds for other gems.On Thursday, the James Grant investment newsletter...
View ArticleNew addiction treatment center prepares to open in Wadsworth
A new drug addiction treatment facility will open in Wadsworth later this month.The LCADA Way, a private nonprofit organization offering recovery programs throughout the area, announced Thursday it...
View ArticleAkron community rallies against gun violence
Jackie DeBose never thought gun violence would impact her family — one that’s filled with doctors, lawyers and other professionals.But seven years ago, her 24-year-old nephew, Jason Monroe, was shot in...
View ArticleSummit Metro Parks’ Freedom Trail, Barberton’s Magic Mile win top trail awards
BRECKSVILLE: Two Summit County trail projects were hailed as gold-medal winners on Thursday by the Greater Cleveland Trails and Greenways Conference.The Freedom Trail being developed by Summit Metro...
View ArticleAkron Zoo’s snow leopard cubs waste no time picking names
They remain nameless no more.Tired of being referred to as the “triplets” or the “trio” — the Akron Zoo’s cute snow leopards wasted little time picking their names Thursday morning.Faster than you can...
View ArticleWeird weather fact — Northeast Ohio has fewest severe thunderstorm warnings...
Add one more curious chapter to this year’s odd weather — as if record-breaking heat in the dead of winter and snow in May wasn’t strange enough.With just seven severe thunderstorm warnings issued by...
View ArticleBrowns legend Jim Brown to receive expanded role in organization as sounding...
ROCKY RIVER: Legendary Browns running back Jim Brown will receive an increased role in the organization, serving as a sounding board for coach Hue Jackson and a mentor to the players.Owner Jimmy Haslam...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules — June 2
SOFTBALLState Tournament(All games at Firestone Stadium)Thursday’s ResultsDivision IV SemifinalsStrasburg-Franklin 2, Hillsdale 0Convoy Crestview 10, Williamsburg 1Division III SemifinalsWheelersburg...
View ArticleThings to Do, June 3: Doughnut Day; Heart tribute at Lock 3; Dixie Chicks at...
Doughnut Day is here Here’s an excuse to enjoy some sweet carbs: It’s National Doughnut Day. This food day has a long history, with the Salvation Army beginning it in 1938 to raise money for those in...
View ArticleThree dead, three injured, six missing after flood sweeps Army truck
HOUSTON: Three soldiers were killed and six were missing after an Army truck was washed from a low-water crossing and overturned Thursday in a rain-swollen creek at Fort Hood, the Texas Army post...
View ArticleAutopsy report: Prince died of accidental fentanyl overdose
MINNEAPOLIS: Prince died of an overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid painkiller that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin, autopsy results released Thursday show.The findings confirm suspicions...
View ArticleIndians 5, Royals 4: Ryan Lewis’ 23 Walk-Off Thoughts on Francisco Lindor,...
Here are 23 Walk-Off Thoughts on the Indians’ 5-4 walk-off win against the Kansas City Royals Thursday night. 1. After going the first two months of the season without a walk-off win, the Indians have...
View ArticleScreaming prisoner freed from Akron police van after she was forgotten for...
An Akron woman who accidentally was left in the back of a police van for two hours last week says she was only released when an officer heard her pounding on a door and screaming for help.Stacy...
View ArticleWarriors taking nothing for granted despite six consecutive victories over Cavs
OAKLAND, Calif.: Draymond Green refused to be baited. After the Warriors’ 104-89 victory over the Cavaliers Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena, he wouldn’t concede that the...
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Warriors 104, Cavs 89; Jason Lloyd's 23 thoughts on turnovers, bench and 4th...
OAKLAND, CALIF.: Twenty-three thoughts for 23 points from LeBron James in the Cavaliers’ 104-89 loss Friday to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals… 1. This was perhaps the most...
View ArticleOhio attorney general launching new website, initiative to protect consumers
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Friday announced a new website and media campaign to educate consumers against scams.The new site, www.ohioprotects.org, will be a one-stop shop for consumers to...
View ArticleFormer Plusquellic spokeswoman Stephanie York to join crisis communications...
Stephanie York, former spokeswoman for retired Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic, has a new job.York will be leaving her job as director of communications and public relations for Cleveland Clinic Akron...
View ArticleBP’s latest Deepwater Horizon settlement could impact public pension funds in...
London-based BP on Thursday agreed to pay $175 million to shareholders, including public pension funds in Ohio and New York, in a Deepwater Horizon settlement.Those pension funds had sued the company,...
View ArticleOregon train derailment spills oil, sparks fire
PORTLAND, Ore.: A train towing a highly volatile type of oil derailed Friday in Oregon’s scenic Columbia River Gorge, igniting a fire that sent a plume of black smoke high into the sky and spurring...
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