Couple can’t sue teen over ski crash at Boston Mills
A couple cannot seek damages against a Sagamore Hills teen and his family over a collision on the slopes of Boston Mills Ski Resort, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled this week.Essentially, the court’s 6-1...
View ArticleRetailers report long lines, expect gains
When Dean Phillips, general manager for the Summit Mall, arrived at work on Friday at noon, the parking lot was about 95 percent full.When asked how long it took to park his vehicle, he just...
View ArticleCrime Watch — Nov. 24
Summit CountyAkronArrestsA South Walnut Street man, 39, was charged with receiving stolen property. Police said the man was driving a stolen vehicle at Superior Avenue and Diagonal Road.A Forrest...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Nov. 24
CUYAHOGA FALLSRobbers shut outCUYAHOGA FALLS: Police were seeking two men who attempted to rob the Pizza Hut restaurant at 2983 State Road on Friday night.While the restaurant manager and two workers...
View ArticleArea deaths — Nov. 24
MEDINAKnoles, Edwin T. Sr., 88 of Medina. Died Friday. Waite & Son.WayneForrer, Kim, 59, of West Salem. Died Friday. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek.Howard, Lucy O., 90, of Orrville. Died Saturday....
View ArticleCelebrations — Nov. 25
CommunitySteven Jewell, medical director for Child Guidance and Family Solutions in Akron, received the 2012 Drs. Fred and Penny Frese Award from the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental...
View ArticleMillennium Fund seeks donations as 2012 draws to close
As the year draws to a close, area residents again are asked to consider a modest request from the Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children: to donate an hour’s wage to the charitable...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in the Sky: Astronomy for December
December should be a great month for finding the planets, and one of the dwarf planets.On Saturday, place Propus (the little toe of Castor in Gemini) in the center of the field of a pair of 7 x 50...
View ArticleEx-wife of Ohio State president gets personal in memoir
Grab a comfy chair and a cup of tea. The ex-wife of Ohio State President Gordon Gee has a tale to tell.Constance Bumgarner Gee’s new, 351-page memoir spills the privilege, stress and heartache that...
View ArticleRePlay for Kids volunteers retrofit, repair toys for kids with special needs
Like every 3-year-old, Rakaya McMullen enjoys colorful toys, especially one with sounds and lights.Playing with them, however, can be challenging.Rakaya, of Akron, is blind in her right eye and has low...
View ArticleWelcome Santa Parade warms Akron audience
It was a big time for mittens, gloves, blankets and steaming beverage cups in Akron on Saturday morning.Just days after folks were putting up holiday decorations in their shirt-sleeves, people had to...
View ArticleAmerica Today series
TODAY: Religion’s role in civility and incivilityTOMORROW: How individual beliefs can antagonize.
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Michelle Lang-Schock agreed to let the Beacon Journal follow her through her pregnancy and breast cancer battle to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and the hope for a cure. This...
View ArticleTeaching civility challenges clergy
It all sounds so easy. Turn the other cheek.Be kind to people who hold different opinions.Be tolerant, understanding, patient.But when asked to comment on religion and incivility, members of Akron’s...
View ArticleBob Dyer: After four years, Connect Akron still doesn’t connect much
Talk about an impressive magic trick!How do you make $6 million vanish in front of a whole city’s eyes?It ain’t easy. It takes years, and you need to keep a low profile. But Connect Akron is proof it...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Christmas angels provide comfort and joy to Polar Express...
Meet the Christmas angels I’ve come to rely on over the years who unselfishly give their time and talents fashioning kid-friendly fleece blankets, mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for children who...
View ArticleCharity events — Week of Nov. 26
This WeekThursdayPregnancy Care of Summit County Annual Christmas Auction — 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 610 W. Exchange St., Akron. $25. Buffet dinner, dessert bar....
View ArticleByzantine Catholic congregation gathers for last time in Akron
egan McGuire was overcome with emotion Sunday as she walked down the center aisle at St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church to receive communion.“It was tough knowing this was the last...
View ArticleGrace Brethren Church in Norton opens rebuilt worship space
NORTON: Grace Brethren Church in Norton rose from the proverbial ashes on Sunday.Congregants saw a fresh, new worship space — a minimalistic remodeling in soothing tones of burgundy, beige and...
View ArticleStrong religious views can contribute to incivility
Many Americans consider the United States a “Christian Nation.” Standing right next to them might be someone who passionately disagrees.That happened in a Beacon Journal civility focus group when...
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