Ohio homeowners receive $280 million in help
Ohio homeowners have received $280 million worth of help with their mortgages through a national settlement struck last year with five banks.The Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight released a...
View ArticleRevere school board takes steps to enhance safety
BATH TWP.: The Revere Board of Education is taking measures to enhance the safety and security of the district’s students and staff.Board members said they approved three agenda items Tuesday as...
View ArticleChildren learn how to not to become endangered
The eight youngsters in the Akron Zoo’s Welcome Center walked in the tracks of endangered animals Thursday to learn what it takes to survive. Zoo education specialist Carrie Bassett led the classroom...
View ArticleDog owner hails firefighter as hero
Beacon Journal staff writerRichard Beretics nearly lost it all when a fire ripped through his home Thursday morning.His only solace emerged through the blowing, thick smoke as an Akron firefighter...
View ArticleWeather advisory: Mixed bag of snow, sleet and rain Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 2 p.m. Friday for a possible mixed-bag of precipitation including snow and sleet that will eventually turn to rain.A low pressure...
View ArticleArea deaths — Feb. 22
MEDINAAuckerman, Jane, 94, of Medina. Died Thursday. Waite & Son.VanAman, Theresa F., 97, of Lodi. Died Thursday. Parker & Son.Walter, Agnes Frances, 64, of Spencer. Died Friday. Parker &...
View ArticleLocal news briefs — Feb. 23
AKRONGirl’s ashes stolenAKRON: The cremated remains of a young girl were stolen during a burglary of an Akron home, police said.The ashes were discovered missing Tuesday when a Safer Place resident...
View ArticleFaith-based musical to benefit Interfaith Caregivers
Forever Love, a faith-based musical by Sharon Dobbins Alberson, will be presented at 3 and 7 p.m. March 9 at First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, 85 Heritage Drive.The musical is a retelling of...
View ArticleAkron man, 19, faces 28 years in prison for armed robbery
AKRON: A 19-year-old Akron man was convicted Friday on two counts of aggravated robbery and gun specifications for posting a bogus Craigslist ad that lured a couple into thinking they were buying a...
View ArticleAnimal rights group seeks fines for pig death at City Hospital
A national animal rights group is calling for Summa Health System to face federal fines over the death last year of a research pig.Stop Animal Exploitation Now filed a complaint against Summa Akron...
View ArticleJewell Cardwell: Copley Township girl, 8, dies after battle with cancer
Michelle “Shelly” Thornton was like any other little child. Spirited, funny and curious.What made her daily walk different was her long-running battle with cancer (neuroblastoma).But even with that...
View ArticleNorton settles discrimination suit with former police officer
NORTON: The city has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit with fired Norton police officer Nicholas Matheny for $15,000.In the suit, Matheny had accused the police chief, a sergeant and the city...
View ArticleAkron, Mogadore announce long-term water deal
Akron and Mogadore announced a new water agreement Friday that will lower rates for village customers and allow a growing company to expand.Under terms of the deal, Mogadore has agreed to buy water...
View ArticleHome show brings spring to Akron
Forget what the calendar says. It’s spring — at the John S. Knight Center, at least.This weekend, the downtown convention center is the site of the Akron Home and Flower Show, a three-day showcase of...
View ArticleBrunswick anti-fracking resolution angers business owner with subsidiary that...
BRUNSWICK: Michael Baach is fracking mad.The president and chief executive officer of the Philpott Rubber Co. is strongly opposed to an anti-fracking resolution pending in Brunswick City Council.He is...
View ArticleAbout Philpott Energy & Transportation Co.
MORE ABOUT PHILPOTT Philpott Energy & Transportation Co. is a year-old subsidiary of Philpott Rubber, an employee-owned company founded 124 years ago.The subsidiary provides biodegradable and...
View ArticleLeBron cork shoes uncorked Saturday in Akron and elsewhere
Nike wasn’t hot on releasing its latest LeBron James shoe in Akron — at first.But a man who works for the Next clothing/footwear store in West Akron took a long shot and got nothing but net.“We went to...
View Article21st-century Bruce: What you see is what you get
ABOUT THE AUTHORPeter Ames Carlin’s book Bruce, which debuted at No. 4 on the New York Times bestseller list in late November, is by far the best Springsteen biography ever written.A former newspaper...
View ArticleArea deaths — Feb. 23
MedinaPowell, Clarence, 65, of Medina. Died Friday. Waite & Son.WayneGallapoo, Lois, 79, of Wooster. Died Saturday. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek.O’Neal, Robert Sr., 69, of Apple Creek. Died...
View ArticleOhio blocking driver’s licenses for some immigrants to U.S., more clarity is...
CLEVELAND: Driver’s licenses for some young immigrants who came to the United States illegally are being blocked by Ohio Department of Public Safety officials’ questioning whether a new federal program...
View Article