2016 Summer Olympic Games: Wednesday’s TV
NBC:10 a.m.-Noon: Men’s Beach Volleyball — Gibb/Patterson (U.S.) vs. Herrera/Gavira (Spain) (LIVE); Men’s Water Polo — U.S. vs. France (LIVE)Noon-2 p.m.: Swimming — Qualifying Heats (LIVE)2 p.m.-3:45...
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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 ArticleLeBron James challenges Akron school kids and their families to create change...
For the kids, it was a day of fun at Cedar Point.For the parents, it was another important step for their children toward a high school diploma and ultimately a degree from the University of Akron.OK...
View ArticleOhio State football: Former Buchtel star Corey Smith ready to compete as...
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View ArticleDefensive end John Hughes returns to Browns after dealing with family matter,...
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View ArticleIndians 3, White Sox 1: Corey Kluber strong again in win over White Sox
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View ArticleUpdate: Harsh words fuel shouting match that erupts between family members of...
A shouting match erupted outside of a Summit County courtroom Wednesday morning as family members and friends of a defendant and the man he fatally shot clashed. The family of 25-year-old Marcus...
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View ArticleMedina County tree trimmer dies of injuries suffered in Bath Township mishap
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View ArticleTrump shakes up staff, intent on finishing race on own terms
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View ArticleTriple threat for parking in downtown Cleveland on Thursday night— McCartney,...
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View ArticleThings to Do, Aug. 18: ‘The Instructor’ re-scored; ‘The Land’ at Nightlight;...
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View ArticleDonald Trump looking to make campaign stop next week in Akron
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View Article2016 Summer Olympic Games: Thursday’s TV
NBC: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Track & Field (LIVE): Men’s 400m Hurdles — Final; Canoe/Kayak — Sprint Finals; Women’s Volleyball — Semifinal (LIVE); Women’s Diving — Platform Semifinal; Men’s Cycling — BMX...
View ArticleClinton in Cleveland shrugs off Trump shake-up, attacks his tax plan
CLEVELAND: Hillary Clinton shrugged off Donald Trump’s latest campaign shake-up Wednesday, saying he’s the “same man” who would cut taxes for rich people while she would force the super-wealthy to pay...
View ArticleHigh school scores, summaries and schedules —
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 ArticleWhite Sox 10, Indians 7: Ryan Lewis’ 17 Walk-Off Thoughts on Cody Allen and...
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View ArticleElephant sedative carfentanil strikes Cuyahoga County, continues to ravage...
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View ArticleSummit County Democrats, GOP choose County Council candidates
Summit County Democrats have chosen Clair Dickinson to fill an at-large vacancy on County Council. Dickinson, 65, of Akron, was selected Wednesday night to replace Ilene Shapiro, who was appointed...
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