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Blogs:
Akrocentric:
Poem: "The Inevitable," by Allan Peterson, from Ted Kooser's American Life in Poetry column
Akron Aeros:
Many shine in Aeros 1-0 win over Altoona
Akron Zips:
Zeke Marshall commits with Zips
All Da King's Men:
Obama's Shocking Ignorance
Balanced Ledger:
Spring football
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Prestige
BokBluster:
White Fright
Browns Bulletin:
Taped signals saga involved the Browns
Cleveland Browns:
McGinest's farewell tour
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Cavs take their licking, will they keep ticking?
Kent State Sports:
Sonnanstine wins four in April
Ohio Politics:
The Big Issue in November?
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Is the wildlife place near Cedar Point still open?
Olympic Dreams - Running:
Stanford Video
Patrick McManamon:
Celtics win a blowout and Cavs are up against it
Sound Check:
Black Keys play "secret" Myspace Show at Beachland
Tia's Trends:
A story NOT about Real Estate
The Heldenfiles:
More Thursday: "Grey's Anatomy," "The Office"
The Sports Blitz:
Cleveland Browns - They Love Them! They Really, Really Love Them!
Varsity Letters:
North, Firestone win Auten track and field titles
Summit County News
Grants support Akron medical research
Knight Foundation to help establish partnership
Beacon Journal staff report
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is financially backing a plan for the Akron area's major hospitals, university and medical school to team up for research and education.
Judge wants bullet case investigator
Alleged switch saw murder charge dismissed. Jurists will discuss proposal
Summit County Common Pleas Judge Patricia A. Cosgrove has decided to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of compromised ballistic evidence that led to last month's dismissal of an aggravated murder case against a Mahoning County man.
Judge sentences Akron man to 5 years in prison for DUIs
An Akron man was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for twice operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and other driving offenses, authorities said.
Firetruck, van collide; 2 die
Massillon man, 72, and grandson, 4, killed when vehicles driven by distant cousins crash
MASSILLON: The coincidences are many and tragic. A hard-working custodian driving his grandson to school in his van collided with a Massillon firetruck driven by a distant cousin that was responding to a car fire.
Omitted evidence prompts mistrial in murder case
Defense, prosecution never received interview on CD, attorney says
A mistrial declared last week in a Summit County murder case was prompted by tape-recorded evidence that the defense attorney said was withheld from both the defense and the prosecution by Akron police.
Autopsy findings must be changed, judge rules
Medical examiner told to remove references to Taser as contributing to the deaths of three local men
A judge has ruled that the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office must change its autopsy findings to remove all references to the Taser stun gun as a contributing cause of death in the cases of three men who died during encounters with county law enforcement officers.
Lisa's Cabaret agrees to close
Akron strip club owner settles with city officials over nuisance complaint
Lisa's Cabaret strip club in Akron must close its doors and remove all of its signs on the East Market Street property within 30 days, according to an out-of-court settlement reached Thursday in Summit County Common Pleas Court.
He must testify against 2 others
Agreement is made in December shooting of Jeffrey Gardner, 17
One of three men charged in the December shooting death of Jeffrey Gardner, 17, of Akron, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter and other charges.
Purple Man's purple passion to reign at Barberton parade
Jaycees decide colorful 90-year-old is perfect pick to be grand marshal at Cherry Blossom Festival
The easiest decision Barberton veteran Jaycees Cherry Blossom Festival chairwoman Teri Dwyer had this year was naming the perfect candidate to be the grand marshal for the parade Saturday.
Tallmadge student gets probation in hazing
Former football player apologizes to victim, must register as sex offender for life
A 17-year-old former Tallmadge High School football player was placed on probation on Monday for one year and ordered to undergo psychological counseling for an attack on a younger teammate last summer at the school.
UA raises room, board
Student housing to go up 5 percent. Meal plans to climb 4 percent. Board also adjusts course fees
University of Akron students will pay 5 percent more to live in most residence halls and 4 percent more for meal plans starting next fall.
Akron officials try to close strip club
Police say Lisa's Cabaret is haven for prostitution
Akron officials want to shut down a strip club that vice officers allege houses prostitutes. City attorneys sued this week, asking a Summit County judge to declare Lisa's Cabaret on East Market Street a public nuisance and to close down the adult nightspot for at least a year.
Inpatient services may be added
Planned $7.6 million building, to be completed in a year, continues northern Summit County health-care boom
Akron General Medical Center is expanding its outpatient center in Stow and considering adding inpatient services at its Summit County northern-tier unit.
Inpatient services may be added
Planned $7.6 million building, to be completed in a year, continues northern Summit County health-care boom
Akron General Medical Center is expanding its outpatient center in Stow and considering adding inpatient services at its Summit County northern-tier unit.
Area student volunteers honored
Teen says she benefits the most as she helps out at middle school
Sixteen-year-old Victoria Graham could be at a part-time job earning spending money. Instead, she works for free at Innes Middle School in Akron.
Falls set to secure purchase of plaza
City Council still must approve selling price, site plans, financing
CUYAHOGA FALLS: If all goes well in the next few weeks, the city of Cuyahoga Falls will own State Road Plaza by summer.
Book sparks Akron police investigation
Detective who worked on, wrote about Jeff Zack murder case reassigned during internal review
An Akron police detective who co-wrote a book about the Jeff Zack murder case is the subject of an internal investigation.
Book sparks Akron police investigation
An Akron police detective who co-wrote a book about the Jeff Zack murder case is the subject of an internal investigation.
Akron police sweep nabs 177
Authorities confiscate drugs, guns after stops in areas with high crime
Authorities arrested 177 people during a four-day period last week in a major sweep to collect guns and curb violence across the city of Akron.
Pay-phone plan is causing static
Akron officials fear installation near bus stops could attract drug traffickers and other criminals
Companies looking to place pay phones near bus stops in Akron might be in for a long busy signal. Two city councilmen on Monday backed a red-tape tussle over requests to place 19 new pay phones along city-owned sidewalks.
Putting the burden on thieves
Businesses, property owners are suffering heavy losses
Joel Christian is still paying his tab for the scrap metal boom. The bill is about $200,000 so far for his family-owned business, FM Machine Co. in Akron.
Sheriff looks into allegations
Tallmadge rec center manager on paid leave
TALLMADGE: The manager of the city recreation center has been placed on paid leave pending the outcome of a Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation into alleged criminal wrongdoing, police said Wednesday.
Store opening another chapter
Park group to sell books and souvenirs at former Blue Heron in Peninsula
A bookstore in northern Summit County is getting new life. The now-closed Blue Heron Bookstore in Peninsula is being taken over by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, a friends-of-the-park group.
121-page document outlines Evergreen fraud case
Summit prosecutors detail evidence against owner, two of his top associates
In a minutely detailed court filing, Summit County prosecutors laid out their case against former Evergreen Corp. President David B. Willan and two of his top associates, claiming they conspired to help him manipulate millions of dollars in Evergreen investment funds ''as his own personal bank.''
Golf course to be developed
New hospital among possibilities as Boston Heights agrees to retail and office space at old country club
Boston Heights Mayor Bill Goncy said the Village Council has formally agreed to the development of 100 acres at the former Boston Hills Country Club for retail and professional office buildings and possibly a hospital.
Golf course to be developed
New hospital among possibilities as Boston Heights agrees to retail and office space at old country club
Boston Heights Mayor Bill Goncy said the Village Council has formally agreed to the development of 100 acres at the former Boston Hills Country Club for retail and professional office buildings and possibly a hospital.
Proposal takes aim at scrap metal thieves
Akron mayor wants to toughen law by requiring sellers to show ID, pose for photo
Selling your neighbor's water pipes could be a bit tougher in Akron under a scrap metal law proposed this week. The updated city ordinance would mandate that individuals produce identification, pose for a photo and perhaps leave a thumbprint when selling scrap metal, such as aluminum cans or siding and copper pipes.
Proposal takes aim at scrap metal thieves
Akron mayor wants to toughen law by requiring sellers to show ID, pose for photo
Selling your neighbor's water pipes could be a bit tougher in Akron under a scrap metal law proposed this week. The updated city ordinance would mandate that individuals produce identification, pose for a photo and perhaps leave a thumbprint when selling scrap metal, such as aluminum cans or siding and copper pipes.
Proposal takes aim at scrap metal thieves
Akron mayor wants to toughen law by requiring sellers to show ID, pose for photo
Selling your neighbor's water pipes could be a bit tougher in Akron under a scrap metal law proposed this week. The updated city ordinance would mandate that individuals produce identification, pose for a photo and perhaps leave a thumbprint when selling scrap metal, such as aluminum cans or siding and copper pipes.
TIMELINE OF CASE2002Aug...
TIMELINE OF CASE
2002
Aug. 26 Javan Rogers, 24, abducted
from Akron home.
Aug. 27 Rogers found dead in Youngstown, shot twice in head.
Youngstown police identify ''MERC'' 9 mm shell casing found beside Rogers' body.
Sept. 8 Youngstown woman alleges Arian O'Connor shot at her while driving past her home.
Youngstown police recover shell casing at scene of drive-by shooting, tag it as evidence without documenting brand, type.
Sept. 27 O'Connor arrested in Pennsylvania with 9 mm handgun.
Gun test-fired, shell casings turned over to Ohio BCII.
Oct. 3 Youngstown police submit shell casings from Rogers' murder, drive-by shooting to BCII for comparison to O'Connor's gun.
Oct. 30 BCII concludes Remington Peters 9 mm casing submitted from Rogers' murder scene matches test fires from O'Connor's gun.
BCII concludes ''MERC'' casing submitted from drive-by shooting does not match test fires from O'Connor's gun.
Nov. 25 Youngstown police call BCII, say shell casings from two cases may have been switched.
Nov. 26 Youngstown police call BCII, say everything fine with evidence.
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving morning, father finds Markus Rogers, 22, shot to death, left in his garage at Timber Top apartments.
2007Oct. 18 Akron police arrest O'Connor for kidnapping, aggravated murder of Javan Rogers.
2008April 7 Summit County prosecutors drop all charges against O'Connor, citing ''compromised evidence.''
Sources: Summit County court records, Akron Beacon Journal archives
TIMELINE OF CASE2002Aug...
TIMELINE OF CASE
2002
Aug. 26 Javan Rogers, 24, abducted
from Akron home.
Aug. 27 Rogers found dead in Youngstown, shot twice in head.
Youngstown police identify ''MERC'' 9 mm shell casing found beside Rogers' body.
Sept. 8 Youngstown woman alleges Arian O'Connor shot at her while driving past her home.
Youngstown police recover shell casing at scene of drive-by shooting, tag it as evidence without documenting brand, type.
Sept. 27 O'Connor arrested in Pennsylvania with 9 mm handgun.
Gun test-fired, shell casings turned over to Ohio BCII.
Oct. 3 Youngstown police submit shell casings from Rogers' murder, drive-by shooting to BCII for comparison to O'Connor's gun.
Oct. 30 BCII concludes Remington Peters 9 mm casing submitted from Rogers' murder scene matches test fires from O'Connor's gun.
BCII concludes ''MERC'' casing submitted from drive-by shooting does not match test fires from O'Connor's gun.
Nov. 25 Youngstown police call BCII, say shell casings from two cases may have been switched.
Nov. 26 Youngstown police call BCII, say everything fine with evidence.
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving morning, father finds Markus Rogers, 22, shot to death, left in his garage at Timber Top apartments.
2007Oct. 18 Akron police arrest O'Connor for kidnapping, aggravated murder of Javan Rogers.
2008April 7 Summit County prosecutors drop all charges against O'Connor, citing ''compromised evidence.''
Sources: Summit County court records, Akron Beacon Journal archives
TIMELINE OF CASE2002Aug...
TIMELINE OF CASE
2002
Aug. 26 Javan Rogers, 24, abducted
from Akron home.
Aug. 27 Rogers found dead in Youngstown, shot twice in head.
Youngstown police identify ''MERC'' 9 mm shell casing found beside Rogers' body.
Sept. 8 Youngstown woman alleges Arian O'Connor shot at her while driving past her home.
Youngstown police recover shell casing at scene of drive-by shooting, tag it as evidence without documenting brand, type.
Sept. 27 O'Connor arrested in Pennsylvania with 9 mm handgun.
Gun test-fired, shell casings turned over to Ohio BCII.
Oct. 3 Youngstown police submit shell casings from Rogers' murder, drive-by shooting to BCII for comparison to O'Connor's gun.
Oct. 30 BCII concludes Remington Peters 9 mm casing submitted from Rogers' murder scene matches test fires from O'Connor's gun.
BCII concludes ''MERC'' casing submitted from drive-by shooting does not match test fires from O'Connor's gun.
Nov. 25 Youngstown police call BCII, say shell casings from two cases may have been switched.
Nov. 26 Youngstown police call BCII, say everything fine with evidence.
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving morning, father finds Markus Rogers, 22, shot to death, left in his garage at Timber Top apartments.
2007Oct. 18 Akron police arrest O'Connor for kidnapping, aggravated murder of Javan Rogers.
2008April 7 Summit County prosecutors drop all charges against O'Connor, citing ''compromised evidence.''
Sources: Summit County court records, Akron Beacon Journal archives
'Here, we are something'
Brain-injury survivors find a place of comfort at clubhouse in Akron
Boston Heights might be settling lawsuit
Deal could end litigation over development plans for country club site
Boston Heights Mayor Bill Goncy said Saturday that a tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought by a developer seeking to build on the former Boston Hills Country Club property.
Strong odor that caused evacuation still mystery
Akron General outpatient facility back to normal
Beacon Journal staff report
The cause of the strong odor that forced the evacuation of an Akron General Medical Center outpatient facility Wednesday still has not been determined.
Father indicted in death of area's first '08 baby
Parent faces murder, other charges in Falls case. Lawyer says defendant cooperating
The father of 21/2-month-old Camryn Jakeb Wilson, the first area baby born in the new year, was indicted Wednesday by a Summit County grand jury on murder and other charges in connection with the child's death, authorities said.
Local inventor hit right note with musicians
Mike Battle's Echoplex was used by Chet Atkins and Joe Walsh
His invention was used by such guitar greats as Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh, Les Paul and Chet Atkins. It was called the Echoplex and it was invented by Akronite Mike Battle, a Ford retiree who lived in Goodyear Heights.
Aeros urging fans to pitch in with recycling
Team plans to collect plastic bottles and aluminum cans at Canal Park
The Akron Aeros baseball team wants to hit a home run by boosting recycling. Aluminum cans and plastic bottles are among the recyclables the club is going after in a big way in 2008, said Ken Fogel, the team's assistant general manager.
Murder case dismissed over switched evidence
A judge dismissed aggravated murder charges Monday against a Mahoning County man over an assertion by Summit County prosecutors that Youngstown police ''compromised'' ballistic evidence in the 2002 slaying of Javan Rogers, 24, of Akron.
Internet cafes let patrons fax, surf . . . win prizes?
Owners say businesses are legitimate; police contend it's a way to get around gambling laws
They're popping up in former Dairy Marts and Sohio stations all around Akron and its neighboring towns. Billed as Internet cafes, these businesses offer a wide variety of computer-based services — faxes, copies, Internet time and — most intriguing to police — sweepstakes entries.
Akron General saves by putting annual report online only
Postcards will direct area residents to site
Akron General Medical Center has found a way to save trees and money while sharing stories about how it saves lives.
Falls fire chief Snyder to retire
26-year veteran feels ill on Friday, decides to bow out. Moledor serves as interim chief
CUYAHOGA FALLS: Fire Chief Mark Snyder has decided to retire after becoming ill and leaving work last week, the mayor said Thursday.
Low-cost dental care to return to Akron
Officials hope new billing practices will keep health center in the pink
Akron Community Health Resources is brushing away its past financial problems and reopening its low-cost dental clinic on May 1.
Ex-teacher convicted in Web case
Former WRA instructor discussed sex with person he thought was girl, 12
CLEVELAND: A former Western Reserve Academy math teacher has been convicted of 10 felonies for communicating sexual acts on the Internet with a person he thought was a 12-year-old girl, authorities said.
Computer error on child support disrupts finances of local family
Man's paycheck is garnished after agency says money is due
NEW FRANKLIN: Two years after their domestic dispute was quickly resolved, Loretta and Duane Riffle received a strange-looking letter in the mail from Summit County authorities.
Harsher crack penalties attacked
Attorney files on behalf of 10 area defendants
The debate over the penalties for possessing crack cocaine versus those for the powder version of the drug is being argued in Summit County.
Summa recruits 26 cardiologists
Some physicians also employed by rival Akron General; deal might attract more doctors to area
A group of 26 Akron-area cardiologists now is employed by Summa Health System, even though some of the doctors practice primarily at rival Akron General Medical Center.
Summa buys hospital at lower price
Barberton facility sells in '07 for $21.2 million less than it did in 1996
Summa Health System purchased Barberton Hospital late last year for $21.2 million less than the community hospital's sale price a dozen years ago.
Hospital changes
Numerous hospitals throughout the region pursued or completed affiliations and mergers in recent years. The changes have included:
• Summa Health System announced plans last month to acquire Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital within the next several months. The community hospital and health system have been affiliated since November.
Falls police officer agrees to plea deal in assault
He is found guilty of misdemeanor charge in case involving two of his children. Felony is dismissed
Moments before opening statements Monday in the felonious assault trial of a Cuyahoga Falls police officer, prosecutors announced the officer had agreed to plead no contest to misdemeanor assault.
Officials criticize bailout of hotel
They contend David Brennan can afford to pay off city loan
City Council members lined up Monday, taking shots at Akron businessman David Brennan, whose downtown hotel is seeking nearly $1 million in loan concessions from taxpayers.
Clock is ticking on Willan fraud case
Woman is among those saying she lost everything in what county, state officials call a $16 million scam. Judge gives prosecutors 30 days to spell out allegations
She lives with her family in subsidized housing now, their dream of owning a home in Akron long gone in what she has called ''a predator's heaven.''
Willan posts bail, is released from jail
Former Evergreen president says he's thankful to have time to prove he did nothing wrong
Former Evergreen Corp. President David B. Willan was released Friday afternoon from the Summit County Jail after posting a $25,000 cash bond.
Sheriff, Akron police to study combined role
Mayor brings back ex-Chief Larry Givens so he and Drew Alexander can look for ways to collaborate on resources, staffing. City officers waiting, watching
A hush came over roll call Friday as Akron police officers heard the news. For the next 18 months at least, Akron police will work with the Summit County Sheriff's Department to look for ways to combine resources and staffing in the daily fight against crime.
Ex-Evergreen Corp. President Willan seeks release today
His attorneys argue for lower bond, saying he needs time to look at evidence
Former Evergreen Corp. President David B. Willan is expected to be released from the Summit County Jail today after a judge reduced his cash bond to $25,000.
Defendant stops representing self
Judge reappoints attorney in Mann's murder trial
His two-month stint as his own lawyer is over. Earl Gene Mann told a judge Wednesday that he was firing himself after finding that defending himself against capital murder charges might not have been such a good idea after all.
Downtown hotel seeks break
Radisson owner Brennan wants Akron to forgive $700,000 in past-due loans
The Radisson Hotel Akron City Centre isn't turning a profit, and its owners want the city to forgive more than $700,000 in past-due loans.
Mortgage-fraud defendants plea-bargain
Women will be required to testify against others in Evergreen proceedings
Two minor figures indicted last year in the multimillion-dollar mortgage-fraud and money-laundering case involving Evergreen Investment Corp., Evergreen Homes and Carnation Banc have agreed to plea bargains, authorities said Tuesday.
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