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The Morning Pitt: Which young defensive players will you be watching?
There will be a lot of new faces on the field when Pitt takes on Kent State on Saturday. Today, we've got a look at some of the young defensive players to keep an eye on when the Panthers head to Acrisure Stadium. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on...
Kent jewelry store is the latest startup in a family of entrepreneurial women
A three-generation family of female entrepreneurs in Kent recently celebrated the opening of a new brick-and-mortar shop. Tasha Kardos, a 25-year-old Kent local, held a grand opening of her Acorn Alley shop, Midnight Fairy Jewelry, June 30. “I am filled with pride,” said Ann Kardos, Tasha’s mother. “I’m so happy...
What's being done to save Black babies in Cuyahoga County
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio (CTSC) at Case Western Reserve University has awarded ten projects to academic and community teams to support work in this effort.
Jury convicts 2 of killing Cleveland woman in front of her children
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cuyahoga County jury on Tuesday convicted two men for fatally shooting a 29-year-old Cleveland woman as she unloaded groceries from her vehicle, killing her as her two young daughters watched. Jamar Skanes, 50, of Garfield Heights, and Alontez Beasley, 35, of Cleveland, both were found...
Here's a look at violent and fatal Canton police encounters in recent years
CANTON – Over the last few years, city police have been involved in several high-profile confrontations that sparked outrage in the community, including the death earlier this year of Frank Tyson. Most recently, a video began circulating online showing a Canton police officer kick a 21-year-old man in the chest during an arrest. The man who was kicked was alongside two others, and officers had ordered them to the ground. The men appeared to be complying...
Local doctor worries about ER availability if hospital closes
As the fate of Trumbull Regional Medical Center hangs in the balance in bankruptcy court, a local physician is talking about how losing the hospital in Warren will have far-reaching effects, especially for emergency care.
Browns Make Shocking Cut at Running Back to Finalize 53-Man Roster
The NFL regular season continues to get closer day by day. The Cleveland Browns have hopes and beliefs that they will be one of the best teams in the NFL. Until the season starts on September 8 against the Dallas Cowboys, the Browns have to continue fine-tuning the squad as they trim down the roster.
Browns Surprisingly Release 3 Playmakers on Roster Cutdown Day
We are finally at the end of August, which means the regular season is on the horizon. The regular season starts on Sept. 8 against the Dallas Cowboys but before we can get there, teams must trim down the roster. Today at 4 p.m. ET is the deadline to get...
Akron vs. Ohio State game preview: Keys angles to watch in expected blowout for Buckeyes
Akron vs. Ohio State won't be a competitive game for long, but Buckeyes fans will learn a lot about their team on Saturday. From how Ryan Day handles the quarterback rotation, the running back room, and integrates a cast of young backups on defense, we have the keys to the Ohio State football ...
Nighttown, A Taste of Black Cleveland, Akron Pizza Fest make our WTAM 5-minute food-drinks chat
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Nighttown has closed, A Taste of Black Cleveland packed in foodies to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Akron Pizza Fest is coming up. Here’s our 5-minute food-drinks chat with WTAM’s Bill Wills. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Outside the Huddle: Garfield’s academic coach nourishes minds and hearts
But Stephanie Morek, 52, does more than provide team snacks and pep talks at Garfield Community Learning Center — she offers support, tutoring and community to each student-athlete she encounters. As the academic coach for Garfield’s football program, Morek runs the study table, a space where teenagers complete schoolwork...
Akron Beacon Journal earns first place honors in Ohio's Best Journalism Contest
The Akron Beacon Journal/BeaconJournal.com earned several first-place awards in the 2024 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest, sponsored by the Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists. The newsroom's Akron in the Crossfire series examining gun violence in the city earned first place for Best Public Service/Social Issues Reporting in the under-60,000 circulation category. ...
Rocket Men Open 2024 Season at Akron’s Tommy Evans Invitational
TOLEDO, Ohio – Coming off three straight runner-up finishes at the Mid-American Conference Championships, the Toledo men's cross country squad begins its quest for a first-ever MAC crown under second-year associate head coach Tito Medrano on Friday, Aug. 30 at Akron's Tommy Evans Invitational. The Rockets will take off in their first 6K of the season at 6:45 p.m. at the Silver Creek Cross Country Course. Toledo returns five of its six top runners from last year's runner-up MAC Championship Meet team, including 2023 individual champion junior Dennis Mutai (23:57.19). Other returners include second-team All-MAC honoree senior Geoff Howles (14...
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