Arson registry law begins Monday in Ohio
Ohio is starting to keep a closer eye on convicted arsonists.Under a state law that takes effect Monday, anyone convicted of an arson crime after July 1 or now incarcerated for one is required to...
View ArticleAkron teachers train to address child trauma
Sometimes, saying “I understand” doesn’t calm an enraged student.“If you have a truly traumatized student, that just makes them angry. You don’t understand that their dad beat their mom last night. You...
View ArticleGreen’s version of Central Park could be reality by 2015
GREEN: A $5 million “Central Park” could be completed by late 2015 or early 2016, Mayor Dick Norton told the City Council.Tony Slanec, director of planning and urban design for the architecture,...
View Article100-year-old canoe is family treasure for generations
COVENTRY TWP: Jerry Welch’s father Ed has been dead for about 27 years, but Jerry can restore his memories with just a ride in a very special canoe.It’s a 17-foot, canvas-and-cedar canoe made in 1913...
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CommunitySeveral Akron-area Girl Scouts were among 85 in Northeast Ohio to receive the Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Winners were: Karli Chiavaroli, Louisville; Dana Cressman and...
View ArticleReunions
• Akron Garfield High School’s Class of 1966 will reunite July 5. For more information, contact Rick at 330-644-2479 or 330-604-0535. Forward news of school, company, military or club reunions to Carol...
View ArticleRegional briefs — June 29
NORTHEAST OHIOThunderstorms hitSummit and Portage counties were under a flood warning until late Saturday, after heavy thunderstorms rocked the Akron area.From 1 to 2 inches of rain fell during the...
View ArticlePolice blotter — June 30
Summit CountyAkronArrestsAn East Exchange Street man, 49, was charged with felonious assault after he allegedly assaulted another man and fractured his eye socket.An East Waterloo Road man, 22, and a...
View ArticleOhio budget rewards low-performing charter schools
The trend in Ohio has been to change school funding and teacher work rules to reward improved academic performance.That’s not the case for privately run charter schools in the $62 billion, two-year...
View ArticleUA buying tablets to loan to athletes
The University of Akron plans to loan tablet computers to about 500 of its athletes within a year — and eventually may ensure that all students have them.The university rolled out the pilot program...
View ArticleTallmadge native studies Civil War’s effect on troops
They came home from war scarred.Some drank too much. Others beat their wives.They fought mental illnesses. Many became homeless or committed suicide.And it happened a full century before most U.S....
View ArticleCharity events — week of July 1
This WeekThursday38th Annual Twin Sizzler — 5K run, 10K run, 27-mile citizen bike race, 27-mile expert bike race, 1-mile fun run and 5K walk. All events originate on Public Square in Medina beginning...
View ArticleAkron council passes resolution urging reserve officer to be included in...
Late Akron Reserve Officer Harold Winthrow’s name was added this year to the Akron police department’s memorial.Now, the city wants to see his name on the National Peace Officers Memorial Wall.Akron...
View ArticleGuide to Fourth of July events
Beacon Journal staff reportLooking for fireworks, parades or other Fourth of July holiday events?Here are some celebrations happening in the region:TUESDAY-SATURDAYOrrville — Carnival midway with...
View ArticleLocal history: Akron’s shortest-serving mayor casts long shadow
Russell M. Bird didn’t mind being a lame duck.As the shortest-serving mayor in Akron’s history, he still managed to accomplish the goals that he wanted — and do more than what most constituents...
View ArticleSpeed limit jumps to 70 mph Monday on Ohio interstates
Motorists will be able to drive a little faster on many Ohio highways starting today.The speed limit will climb from 65 mph to 70 mph on portions of six interstates.Ohio lawmakers earlier had approved...
View ArticleLocals host national convention of Crete immigrants
It’s been more than 70 summers since the Pancretan Association of America held its biennial national convention in Akron.Back then — the summer of 1938 to be exact — the event was headquartered at the...
View ArticleBeacon’s Bob Dyer wins national humor award
The Beacon Journal’s Bob Dyer has been named Best Humor Columnist in the nation by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.The award was announced over the weekend. Dyer was competing against...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — July 1
AKRONFirefighter fallsAKRON: An Akron firefighter fell through a floor in a home early Monday morning.The fireman, who was not hurt, fell from the first floor into the basement of the home in the 200...
View ArticleGuide to Fourth of July events
Beacon Journal staff reportLooking for fireworks, parades or other Fourth of July holiday events?Here are some celebrations happening in the region:TODAY-SATURDAYOrrville — Carnival midway with rides,...
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