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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Funeral set for Xandria Mancuso as Ravenna classmates pay tribute

8 hours ago | beaconjournal.com | Diane Smith

The funeral for a 9-year-old Ravenna girl who died May 7 after what her family describes as an "accident" will be May 23 in Akron. Newcomer Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, on May 14 posted Xandria Mancuso's obituary on its website. The 9-year-old was a fourth grader at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna.
Browns schedule release live updates: Leaks, rumors, opponents, dates

13 hours ago | beaconjournal.com | Chris Easterling

The day that may be the most NFL of all days on the NFL calendar has arrived. It's officially schedule release day. That's right, the day teams like the Browns officially learn the order of the opponents they'll play. Those opponents, mind you, have been known since at least January, and some even longer than that. Still, it's fun to find out if a trip to Chicago is going to happen when it's at its coldest, or if Miami is once again going to come to Cleveland in late December.
Cleveland Browns 2025 schedule release: Everything to know

1 day ago | beaconjournal.com | Chris Easterling

It's not Christmas, but you will know who's playing on that day. Same with Thanksgiving. The NFL will release the full 2025 schedule for the Browns, as well as the other 31 teams, on Wednesday, May 14. The schedule will drop at 8 p.m., with shows on both ESPN2 and the NFL Network. The Browns find out the opponent and date for their game at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday morning. The rest will have to wait until the next day.
Stark County man sentenced to life in prison after fatal shooting at Coventry Twp home

2 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Alisson Toro-Lagos

Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced in a press release May 12 that 44-year-old Jeffery Peasley was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of 49-year-old Robert Zornes Jr.Peasley will be eligible for parole consideration after 26 years.
Kendra St. Charles, 1992 plane crash survivor and national victim advocate, dies

2 days ago | beaconjournal.com | April Helms |Mark Price

An Akron woman who became a motivational speaker and national advocate for plane crash victims and their families after surviving a plane crash in 1992 has died. Kendra St. Charles died died May 6 at age 73 due to complications from a stroke, according to her obituary. St. Charles was born in Akron on March 24, 1952, to Bob and Mary Sweeney (nee Yanko), according to her obituary. Her grandparents, Nick and Mabel Yanko, owned Yanko’s Restaurant in Highland Square in the 50s and 60s.
39-year-old man sentenced for serious Summit County crash that injured 3 people in 2020

2 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Alisson Toro-Lagos

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for aggravated vehicular assault after causing a serious collision in August 2020, according to a press release from Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich's office. Derrell Vanhorn was travelling at a high speed rate and ran a stop sign when he hit another car, pushing it into a house on the corner and totaling both vehicles, the release said. Three people were injured, two of which sustained severe injuries.
Charles Barkley's message for the Cavs after losing Game 4 to the Pacers

2 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Dan Kadar

Down in their Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-1 to the Indiana Pacers, the season is on the line for the Cavs. After a brilliant 64-win regular season, being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs will be a letdown. In Game 5 on Tuesday, May 13 the Cavs come back home to Cleveland. Of course Cavs players believe they can win the game. The injury to All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will make that a challenge. NBA Playoffs: Cavs lack force, aggression needed to tie playoff series vs.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Game 4 instant reaction in NBA playoffs

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

INDIANAPOLIS — The Cavaliers were obliterated by the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 129-109. The Pacers opened up an 80-39 lead, and by halftime, the game was over. Indiana will take a 3-1 series lead into Game 5 in Cleveland, set for Tuesday, May 13 at Rocket Arena, where the Cavs will be fighting for their playoff lives. Game 4 also involved a heated moment between De'Andre Hunter and Bennedict Mathurin, which led to Mathurin's ejection.
Cleveland Cavs score in NBA playoffs | Cavaliers vs Pacers, Game 4 updates, highlights

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

INDIANAPOLIS — The Cavaliers are aiming to return to Cleveland tied with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. In a virtual must-win scenario, the Cavs prevailed 126-104 in Game 3, narrowing their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven, second-round series with the Pacers. Now the Cavs seek to capitalize on the momentum in Game 4 on Sunday, May 11. Tipoff between the top-seeded Cavs and fourth-seeded Pacers is set for 8 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
'That threw them off': The Cavaliers' adjustment to 3-2 zone a key element in Pacers series

3 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Ryan Lewis

INDIANAPOLIS — The Cavaliers began working on a 3-2 zone that became a "break glass in case of emergency" type defensive scheme, only to be broken out when absolutely needed. That time arose during Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers. It played a key role in turning the tide of at least Game 3, and potentially the series, if the Cavaliers can keep the momentum going after their 124-106 win that trimmed the Pacers' series lead to 2-1.