FirstEnergy closing 6 coal-fired power plants

FirstEnergy Corp. on Thursday announced it is retiring six coal-fired power plants, including four in Ohio, because of stricter federal anti-pollution rules.
Son charged after Akron woman, 71, is found stabbed to death

Their grandmother was found slain in her home, and they have nothing but disdain for the suspect.
Sound Check: 5 cool things to do this weekend

Looking for some fun this weekend? Music writer Malcolm X Abram shares five outings that might fit the bill.
Workers rescue giant turtle from Cuyahoga Falls sewer

CUYAHOGA FALLS: The call started out as routine. Two city workers responded to a report of flooding at Highpoint Road and Marian Lake Boulevard. What they discovered lurking in the sewer became the stuff of local legend, though.
Craigslist murder suspect’s prostitution case put on hold

Prosecutors and defense attorneys for Craigslist murder suspect Richard Beasley agreed Thursday to postpone an unrelated prostitution case.
UA men’s basketball: Depth puts charge in Zips

University of Akron coach Keith Dambrot doesn’t have a starting five. In his scheme, he has got a starting nine, a group of players whom he can count on to get the job done.