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Akron man first to be charged in Richland Co. on new anti-grooming law

Mansfield News Journal 19 Jun 2026
Know the three tiers of Ohio’s sex offender registration laws ... Here's what you should know. A man who drove from Akron to meet a 15-year-old Mansfield girl could spend nine years in prison ... "It's an important charge," Schumacher said.
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Zac Anderson is the June 8-14 Akron-Area Athlete of Week

Akron Beacon Journal 19 Jun 2026
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's Zac Anderson won the voting for the Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week for June 8-14 ... Submit nominees for Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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‘It was just in my heart.’ Akron nurse, 100, reflects on her career

Akron Beacon Journal 19 Jun 2026
100-year-old Ellet woman reflects on nursing career in Akron. Akron's Patricia Price turns 100 years old and reflects on her career as a nurse at Akron City Hospital ... Instead, she ended up in Akron.
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Allison Hay leads 2026 Beacon Journal All-Greater Akron girls track team

Akron Beacon Journal 19 Jun 2026
As the daughter of a high school football coach, Allison Hay never lacked for toughness ... For that, and winning a state title, Hay earned MVP for the 2026 Beacon Journal All-Greater Akron girls track and field team ... Allison Hay, Tallmadge.
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Ohio Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening winning numbers for June 18, 2026

Akron Beacon Journal 19 Jun 2026
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at June 18, 2026, results for each game.Pick 3. Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12.29 p.m ... Midday. 6-4-7. Evening ... Midday ... Evening.
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Akron Symphony announces 2026-2027 season

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
Akron Symphony announces 2026-2027 season. Here's what to expect. .
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Akron Marathon race series to kick off next week

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
Looking back at the start of the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon 2025. See racers in the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon 2025 ... Akron Marathon kickoff race ... Akron Marathon Race Series events ... How to register for the Akron Marathon.
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Akron issues boil advisory for Portage Lakes after water main break

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
The city of Akron sent out a press release June 18 saying that an 8-inch water main on Falcon Court and Raceside Drive broke at about 3.30 a.m ... Resdients can also contact the Akron 24/7 Water Distribution Dispatch at 330-375-2420 for further updates.
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Boom Boss Fireworks to come in with a bang with Akron grand opening

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
Boom Boss Fireworks recently announced the official grand opening event for its new Akron location on Friday, June 19, from 6 to 8 p.m ... The Akron store is open daily from 9 a.m.
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Akron recycling inspections return for 2026

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
Akron Keep Akron Beautiful's annual campaign to ensure its recycling program continues generating revenue is already underway ... Akron accepts metal food and beverage cans, paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs, and plastic tubs.
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Celebrate Father's Day with these Akron area events, some free

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
A number of Greater Akron attractions are offering events geared toward dads. Akron's historic Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is once again hosting its annual Father's Day Car Show ... As part of Hollywood Comes to Akron.
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The Healing Sanctuary offers pampering for Akron-area women post-cancer

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
Take a glimpse at a retreat held at the O'Neil House in Akron, where cancer patients and survivors provide encouragement to each other ... “It just really took a mental toll,” the 37-year-old Akron resident said.
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Third market now lining up to fill Downtown Akron's fresh foods void

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Jun 2026
The heart of downtown Akron is poised to transform from a fresh foods desert to hosting three retail markets, and that prospect has sparked some jockeying for position before the first bills of sale ring up.
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