Shooting death of Akron boy, 4, ruled homicide
On an average day last year, Akron police officers took about two illegal firearms off the city’s streets.Police on Wednesday took hold of another weapon, this time from the back of a father’s sedan....
View ArticlePedestrian shoots North Akron motorist who flashed high beams
At 7:17 p.m. Thursday, Wylene Edwards thought she would have plenty of time to pick up some snacks at Bill’s Place — a store that is a two-minute drive from her North Akron home on Thayer Street —...
View ArticleAkron rejects attempt to stop demolition of home owned by veteran
Akron has rejected an attorney’s attempt to delay the planned demolition of a home owned by an Army veteran who threatened to kill anyone who tried to take his property.Attorney Warner Mendenhall said...
View ArticleAbuse allegations grow against friar in Youngstown diocese
YOUNGSTOWN: A Catholic high school in Pennsylvania has hired an attorney to investigate allegations that a Franciscan friar named in Ohio sexual-abuse settlements molested students in Johnstown in the...
View ArticleRegional news briefs — Jan. 25
akronVeterans neededAKRON: The Senior Independence Hospice We Honor Veterans program is seeking service veterans and military service personnel to provide companionship and recognition to older...
View ArticleLocal mom who lost daughter in Afghanistan supports women serving in combat
The mother of the only Akron-area woman killed in action in either Afghanistan or Iraq says her daughter would be “smiling down” in light of the Pentagon decision to allow women to serve in wartime...
View ArticleArea deaths — Jan. 25
STARKBartko, Andrew, 99, of Massillon. Died Tuesday. Paquelet.Caserta, Thomas, 69, of Alliance. Died Friday. Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke.Cole, Randy L., 50, of Massillon. Died Jan. 17. Paquelet.Cross,...
View ArticleErik Estrada to present his new faith-based film in Stark County
Erik Estrada, known for his co-starring lead role in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the television police series CHiPs will present his new film Finding Faith at 5 p.m. Feb. 3 at Canton Baptist...
View ArticleWilliam Aylward, 91, remembered for volunteerism
Back in the day when a corps of school-age carriers still dropped the Akron Beacon Journal on doorsteps, Bill Aylward was a father figure to many of the youngsters.During a circulation department...
View ArticleDeadline is Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. to apply for new postal service jobs
Sunday night is the deadline to apply for new letter carrier jobs — “assistant city carrier” positions — with the U.S. Postal Service.The positions entail all duties normally performed by a city letter...
View ArticleChurch of Our Saviour continues its mission in West Hill neighborhood
Everyone is welcome.That is the hallmark of Church of Our Saviour Episcopal in Akron’s West Hill neighborhood.“No matter who you are, no matter where your path is in life, you are welcome,” said Susan...
View ArticleSumma boosts radiation oncology services
Summa Health System is trying to boost its ability to battle cancer by expanding its radiation oncology services in the region.The health system recently recruited a doctor with national research...
View ArticleOther projects in Akron’s proposed capital budget
Other projects in city’s budgetOther projects in Akron’s proposed 2013 capital budget include:• Debt service on general obligation debt for capital projects. Cost: $35 million in Akron funds.•...
View ArticleArea deaths — Jan. 26
STARKWollam, Richard B., 80, of Alliance. Died Friday. Cassaday-Turkle-Christian.MEDINAByrd, Gertrude, 93, of Wadsworth. Died Friday. Hilliard-Rospert.
View ArticleBob Dyer: UA’s vole case defies belief
Voles? We’re talking about voles?Yes, voles.Voles are glorified mice. They are small rodents that produce five to 10 litters per year, with each litter containing five to 10 offspring. So,...
View ArticleCrime blotter — Jan. 27
Summit CountyAkronArrestsA Herman Avenue man, 23, was charged with aggravated robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and receiving stolen property after he allegedly tried to leave the Macy’s store at...
View ArticleCelebrations — Jan. 27
CommunityKevin Ostapowicz, a member of Troop 390 in Fairlawn, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouting’s highest honor. For his Eagle Scout project, Kevin supervised his fellow scouts in...
View ArticleAkron would spend more on water, sewers than economic development in proposed...
For the first time in recent history, Akron plans to spend more on water and sewers than economic development.Akron’s proposed capital budget for 2013 includes nearly $100 million for water and sewer...
View ArticleAkron leaders want higher profile for Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is alive and loaded in Akron.That’s news to some.What isn’t news is Crimestopper’s No. 1 enemy: Silence.For the nonprofit organization to do what it does — pay cash for crime tips —...
View ArticleAuthorities investigate fatal fire in Barberton
BARBERTON: Firefighters and the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office were investigating a fatal house fire early Saturday at 649 Lincoln Ave.Firefighters arrived around 1 a.m. and found a man dead...
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