Jewell Cardwell: Teen plays eye-opening role at Akron Children’s Hospital
Former patient Robyn “Robbi” O’Neill’s artwork is front and center at Akron Children’s Hospital’s Vision Center.The opportunity to paint the space was eagerly embraced by the 18-year-old former Lake...
View ArticleSt. Vincent parishioners to bid farewell to their beloved pastor, the Rev....
The Rev. Joseph H. Kraker seems to always find a song — with just the right lyrics — to help illustrate the point of his sermons.So, it is fitting that as he looks back over the 49 years of his...
View ArticleBond set at $1 million for quadruple murder suspects
Bond was set at $1 million each for two men accused of killing four people inside a Chapel Hill-area townhouse.Derrick Brantley, 21, and Deshanon Haywood, 21, made their initial appearance Friday in...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — May 25
AKRONReward offeredAKRON: A reward has been offered for the identity of a man who tried to shoot an Ohio Adult Parole Authority officer Thursday night in Akron.The U.S. Marshals Office Northern Ohio...
View ArticleMarathon runner’s ordeal, survival defy odds
CLEVELAND: A mile into the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon last weekend, Richard Strain felt a bad case of heartburn coming on.He kept running, determined to finish his half-marathon.Strain, who had been...
View ArticleEducational workshop on Alzheimer's at Uniontown church
A workshop to educate community members about Alzheimer’s disease is at 7 p.m. June 5 at New Life Episcopal Church, 13118 Church Ave. NW, Lake Township (Uniontown).The hourlong session, called “Know...
View ArticleTurkish group hacks into Akron-Canton Airport website
Turkish Ajan has struck again in Summit County.The group hacked into the Akron-Canton Airport website Saturday morning and leaked personal information about customers online. But airport officials said...
View ArticleTwo shot in Ravenna incident
RAVENNA: Two people were shot and wounded with what were described as “non-life-threatening” injuries early Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Den Lounge, 110 N. Meredian St.Ravenna police...
View ArticleThree hundred protest Monsanto in Akron
Hundreds of protesters marched Saturday in Akron against seed company Monsanto, saying they want to call attention to the dangers posed by genetically modified food and giant food corporations.The 300...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: Credit freezes for city of Akron hack victims are...
There are many reasons why a credit freeze is the best tool that people worried about identity theft can use to protect themselves.This has never been more important than in the case of as many as...
View ArticleRecord setting cold temperature sends chills across region
Yes, it was cold.So chilly that a record was set Saturday by the National Weather Service at the Akron-Canton Airport.The temperature dropped to 29 degrees at 5:22 a.m. Saturday, breaking the previous...
View ArticleBob Dyer: ‘Sketchy’ character goes unchallenged
Given people’s reluctance to get involved, you’d think the hard part would be persuading the public to do the right thing.But the hard part, apparently, is getting someone in authority to pay attention...
View ArticlePlans for Highland Square grocery store taking shape
When Phillip Nabors was trying to decide on the design for the new Highland Square grocery store, he originally went to the city with a modest, lower-cost idea.“What does it look like if you do it...
View ArticleAbout Joseph Chadbourne
Personal: 18, attended Firestone High School in Akron.Future plans: Attend the University of Akron and major in actuarial science and minor in business and finance, with hopes of a career in the...
View ArticleHow to help the family
A fund has been established to help Michelle Lang-Schock as she continues to fight breast cancer after being diagnosed during her pregnancy. Donations to the Michelle Lang-Schock Benevolent Fund are...
View ArticleBeacon Journal holiday hours
The customer service call center for Beacon Journal circulation will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday. The call center can be reached at 330-996-3600, or toll free, 1-800-777-2442.
View ArticleStar Student: Firestone’s Joe Chadbourne overcomes blindness to tackle...
With each new class of 90 International Baccalaureate students at Firestone High School, about one-third typically complete the rigorous academic program.This year, Joseph “Joe” Chadbourne will be...
View ArticlePolice blotter — May 26
Summit CountyAkronEditor’s note: Since the hacking incident, media access to Akron’s online arrest records has been temporarily taken down. Just two arrests were posted prior to the police department’s...
View ArticleCelebrations
CommunityBob Ray of Akron received the Doing the Most Good Award from the Akron-area Salvation Army. Others who have been honored are: Volunteer of the Year Award (Barberton Corps) Sharon Ray of...
View ArticleStar Student: George Moresea of Green builds future on love of math, science
GREEN: George Moresea decided as a high school freshman he wanted to become Green High’s valedictorian at graduation. Four years later, he will graduate first in a class of 265 students in ceremonies...
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