The City of Akron has announced that during routine testing of the city’s water system, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that water in two locations exceeded the maximum ...

Big foundations behind a multicity project are trying to measure the intangibles of community building. In one Akron, Ohio, neighborhood, the numbers are adding up to something good.

Second e coli test removes beach advisory that never should have been for Turkeyfoot Lake in Portage Lakes State Park.

June Diane Raphael turned it out Thursday night at the world premiere of her new movie “Weapons,” wearing a a pantless black ...

A look at the Akron RubberDucks' scores and schedule for July 2025 as they battle for first place in the Eastern League.

June sees soul food restaurants opening in Akron and Northfield, coffee house in New Franklin, ice cream shop in Macedonia, ...

Hinckley Police Chief Mel Wiley disappeared in July 1985. Could he still be alive? Speculation continues 40 years later.

Many high profile cases remain a mystery. Since 2021, Beacon Journal has new light on these cold cases, with the hope of ...

The 75th annual Annual Summit County Italian-American Festival is scheduled for July 10-12 at Lock 3 in downtown Akron.

Akron police say four people were shot and nine others were hurt by fleeing vehicles during a large gathering at the Mason Community Learning Center parking lot.

The goal is to bring together the community and build positive relationships with police, and promote programs that deter ...