Celebrations — June 23
CommunityT.J. Partridge earned the Eagle Scout award, the highest honor in Boy Scouting. He is a member of Troop 935 at the McDonaldsville St. Paul United Methodist Church. The high school senior is...
View ArticleWaiting on LeBron — shoes
It was a low-key camp out Friday outside the Next clothing/footwear store in West Akron as people waited for today’s release of the latest LeBron James shoes.For much of Friday, there were more...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — June 21
AKRONMan shotAKRON: An Akron man is being treated for a gunshot wound to his abdomen, police said Friday.The victim, 40, was listed in stable condition at Akron General Medical Center. The shooter has...
View ArticleFolk trio of professors to play at Malone University
Folk trio Rachel and the Peacemakers will play at 7:30 tonight during the Saturday evening coffee house in the Stewart Room of the Randall Campus Center at Malone University, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW,...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Goodyear executives build bikes for Boys & Girls Clubs
Hats off to a recent international delegation of 130 leaders from Goodyear who, for their team-building exercise, had a very enlightening and emotional experience.“As a part of the event organized by...
View ArticleArea deaths — June 21
STARKBurger, Rita M., 84, of Massillon. Died Thursday. Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch.Frye, John E., 63, of Perry Township. Died Thursday. Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch, Massillon.Nye, Darrel, 83, of...
View Article‘Tattoo’ takes form on Angel Falls wall in Highland Square
Jesse Strother has inked thousands of tattoos. But, he’s never done one quite so big or so public.Strother, who co-owns Good Life Tattoos in Highland Square, designed a mural for the outside wall of...
View ArticleBig radio prize evaporates
A lot of people were shocked when they heard the reason behind the cancellation of the “big” Bon Jovi concert scheduled for July 14 at the Cleveland Browns’ massive FirstEnergy Stadium: The band...
View ArticlePolice blotter — June 23
Summit CountyAkronArrestsA Penfield Avenue, man, 33, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a dangerous ordnance, tampering with evidence, having weapons under disability and...
View ArticleMetro Parks, Serving Summit County, unveiling new bicycle spree
Metro Parks, serving Summit County, is rolling out a new summer bicycling event.The inaugural Summer Biking Spree will begin on July 1 and provide rewards for bicyclists to ride at least five select...
View ArticleCyclists give their perspective of city streets in Green
GREEN: The 6-foot berm along East Caston Road is nice and smooth. The 3-foot berm along Christman Road is a bit narrow, cracked and gravelly.Boettler and Steese roads have no shoulder at all.If you’re...
View ArticlePark provides necessary comforts
GREEN: A portable toilet is located close to the entrance of Heritage Hill playground in Boettler Park. But on a recent visit, none of the dozens of children using the playground, nor any adults with...
View ArticleThe Beacon Journal takes a two-day look at scams
First in a two-part seriesToday: Scams come in many forms. A look at the variety of ways scam artists prey on their victims.Monday: How to protect yourself from a scam artist.
View ArticleA guide to scams: How to recognize and report them
Your grandson calls. He’s found himself in some legal trouble in Canada. He needs bail money but is too embarrassed to tell his parents. Can you wire him some money?Don’t.A man knocks on your door. He...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: At 95, Springfield Twp. woman bowls in several leagues,...
I don’t normally do shoutouts for 95th birthdays, as I can’t get to all the centenarians and super-centenarians among us for profiles.However, after learning how exceptionally active Georgia (Peters)...
View ArticleCharity events — week of June 24
This WeekWednesdayHave a Heart Charity Bachelor Auction — 6-10 p.m. at Wilbert’s, 812 E. Huron Ave., Cleveland. 25 bachelors will be auctioned off for a custom date to benefit WAGS 4 Kids, which trains...
View ArticleAlmost-instant bacteria forecasts available for first time for Cuyahoga River
Paddlers on the Cuyahoga River have new information available on river water quality.The U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with the National Park Service, has developed a system to quickly...
View ArticleLocal history: What is that mound in Goodyear Heights?
If it weren’t for the chain-link fence, barbed wire and no-trespassing signs, the view would be spectacular.Reservoir Park in Goodyear Heights is a stone’s throw from Akron’s highest natural point at...
View ArticleHot weather here to stay for now
he summer swelter is here to stay, at least for the near future.The National Weather Service predicts slightly higher-than-usual temperatures peaking in the 90s by Wednesday with isolated afternoon and...
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