Akron Beacon Journal

The Akron Beacon Journal is a daily newspaper based in Akron, Ohio, USA, and it is published by Black Press. As the only daily news source in Akron, it serves readers across Northeast Ohio. The publication focuses heavily on local stories and business developments. Additionally, it provides extensive coverage of industries that have traditionally been important to the region, including rubber and tire manufacturing.

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Federal judge rules Akron police acted reasonably when they shot, killed Mohammad Isaifan

14 hours ago | beaconjournal.com | Bryce Buyakie

Akron police officers David Rea and Matthew Akers shot Mohammad Isaifan roughly 14 times, including in the back, after he abandoned his vehicle along I-76 East in the high-speed lane. The shooting prompted a years-long legal battle and numerous protests, which coincided with other police-related protests. The federal judge ultimately ruled in favor of the two police officers.
Sheriff: No foul play in worker death at Ohio water treatment plant

1 day ago | beaconjournal.com | Roger LaPointe

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Cleveland Cavs trade rumors. Deals that could be in the works ahead of 2025 NBA free agency

2 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Ryan Lewis |Nate Ulrich

The Cavaliers were busy last summer, making a coaching change and signing stars Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to massive contract extensions. Those moves helped the Cavs deliver one of the franchise's most memorable regular seasons, as they earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the NBA playoffs. The 2025 postseason, though, finished in the same disappointing fashion as the previous year with the Cavs getting bounced in the second round in five games.
"We need to be better": Cleveland Guardians can't overcome slow start vs Toronto Blue Jays

2 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Mike Popovich

The Toronto Blue Jays led from start-to-finish in a win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. George Springer's grand slam in the eighth inning helped the Blue Jays take control. Lane Thomas had a three-run homer for the Guardians. CLEVELAND — They came home from a long West Coast trip looking like a team that could use another day off or two. How the Guardians finished in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays is what manager Stephen Vogt hopes his team builds on moving forward.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Toronto Blue Jays I Live scoring updates, highlights

3 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Mike Popovich

CLEVELAND — The Guardians are finally back home. Manager Stephen Vogt's team will open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays tonight at Progressive Field. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m.The Guardians went 4-5 on their recent West Coast trip. They were swept by the Mariners in Seattle, but won two of three from the Giants in San Francisco and the Athletics in Sacramento. Click below throughout the night for live scoring updates and highlights.
Ohio Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for June 23, 2025

4 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Jordan Kellogg

The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 23, 2025, results for each game:PowerballPowerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.05-25-42-44-65, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening. Midday: 7-3-4Evening: 3-6-8Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Ohio hospitals could lose billions under Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' risking closures

4 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Samantha Hendrickson

Ohio hospitals stand to lose billions under the proposed federal budget, risking closures and as well as spiking health care prices. Ohio hospitals could see more than $9 billion in decreased health care spending over the next decade if an estimated 10 million Americans lose insurance coverage under the reconciliation bill, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a health research nonprofit, detailed in a new state-by-state analysis.
Local history: Jaycees saved Akron Civic Theatre from demolition

5 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Former Loew’s Theater struggled as television gained popularity. Akron parking lot owner bought building in 1964 with plan to raze it. Akron Jaycees rescued theater and gave it a new name in 1965. Akron came perilously close to losing one of its most beloved landmarks. The former Loew’s Theater at 182 S. Main St. seemed destined for the wrecking ball until a local group stepped forward to save it. A new name went up the marquee in June 1965: The Civic Theatre.
Akron at 200: Cheap land, long speeches, heavy rain and a capsized canoe | Local history

6 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here’s what happened this week in local history:1825: Gen. Simon Perkins of Warren purchased 160 acres southwest of the present-day intersection of Main and Exchange as he prepared to establish the village of Akron along the route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
PGA Tour Champions, photos from the third round of the Kaulig Companies Championship

6 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Jeff Lange

Steven Alker of New Zealand, right, shakes hands with Tim Petrovic of Austin, Texas after finishing tied for first during the third round of the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon JournalMiguel Angel Jiménez of Spain plays out of the No. 14 bunker during the third round of the 2025 Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Country Club, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.