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Officers mourn Miktarian as brother

Mourners line procession route for slain officer

Cavs sign Gibson to 5-year deal

Killing of Twinsburg officer is described

Jurevicius on the bench

'We lost a brother. We're hurting'

Concert fees are simply bait, switch

Thousands honor Miktarian at funeral

Scouts go back to old cookie bakers

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Blogs:

Akron Law Café:
The 160th Anniversary of the Women's Rights Movement

The Heldenfiles:
Friday Morning Notebook

Balanced Ledger:
… more baseball

Patrick McManamon:
An online conversation …

Browns Bulletin:
Not that there is anything wrong with that…

Cleveland Browns:
Browns training camp schedule

Cleveland Indians:
Cliff Lee overcomes his own demons this All Star start.

Akron Aeros:
LaPorta’s true character revealed in collision at plate

Akron Zips:
Northwest’s Klatt commits to Michigan State

Varsity Letters:
Wadsworth’s Cline signs at Mount Union

Kent State Sports:
Jarvis on Maxwell watch list

Ohio Politics:
Obama Focused On Women In Ohio

All Da King's Men:
Wanted: One President, No Experience Required

Blog of Mass Destruction:
6 Degrees of Executive Privilege Separation

Akrocentric:
Charles Taormina discusses "Acceptance of Individual Authors," self-publishing resources

Akron Gamer:
Midnight Madness

BokBluster:
Go With the Flow

Ohio Travels with Betty:
Are there caves to explore on Lake Erie's islands?

Olympic Dreams - Running:
Back to Phase One

Sound Check:
John Mayer at Blossom

Tia's Trends:
The Montague's and Their Chocolate Factory!

Lifestyle

David R. Celebreeze, with the Ohio Environmental Council, holds a handkerchief over the tail pipe of a school bus that has not been retro-fitted with anti-pollution equipment for a demonstration Thursday in Canton Township. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal) View more photos>>

Schools funded for bus cleanup

Federal grants pay for retrofitting diesel engines

The handkerchiefs told the story. They were held up to the tailpipes of two diesel-powered Minerva school buses Thursday. Read the story>>

Time to buy a home?

If you believe the time is right to buy a house, then here is information you will need. Read the Beacon Journal stories on Buying a Home.

HOME & GARDEN NEWS:

Teen designs, builds water garden in Sharon Twp. that's among highlights of tour of do-it-yourselfers

Keep cool and save on electricity bill this summer

Get a bird's-eye view when designing garden

Helping animals can be two-edged sword

Befriend a buzz-worthy bee

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FAMILY NEWS:

Study finds kids transform into couch potatoes by age 15

Instructor makes splash with kids

Football clinic just for women

Akron Children's Hospital Tech perfectly cast

Tips for making it a safe summer for the kids

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FOOD NEWS:

Eatery burger boasting begins

Scouts go back to old cookie bakers

Burger contest recipes use cherries, pineapple

Food galore July 24 at Taste of Akron

Raspberries ready to go into classic summer tart

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UPUBLISH: THE SCENE - SOCIAL EVENTS:

United Way of Portage County 5k/10k run and 1 mile walk

Stand Up With Style Fashion show luncheon

World's Greatest Shave

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MORE LOCAL HISTORY:

What to do in a blackout

Civil defense test darkened Summit County in July 1942

Legend of Mary Campbell Cave is captivating, but is it true?

FAR WORSE TIMES

This Place, This Time - Depression wisdom still applies today

This place, This time - Doughboy statue has proud history

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DISCOVER 2008

Your guide to living in Akron & Northeast Ohio

Things to do, see, enjoy and learn about in our great community.

Click here for Discover stories

SUMMER IN THE CITY

City of Akron Summer Events

The City of Akron has planned many great summer events for the entire family. From free summer concerts to the Akron Arts Expo - you won't want to miss the fun!

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F.Y.I.

Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic on Tuesday talks to reporters about his decision to ask City Council to put before voters his proposal to lease the city's sewer system. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal) View Large Version>>

Group resubmits sewer petitions

SOS leader says it probably has more than enough signatures to put Akron issue on ballot

With the ball back in their court, Citizens to Save Our Sewers and Water on Thursday resubmitted their petitions seeking a November vote on a proposal to lease Akron's sewers and other public utilities. Read the story>>

Scouts go back to old cookie bakers

Samoas, Tagalongs return to order forms in Northeast Ohio The great Girl Scout cookie debate of 2008 has been settled. Read the story>>