Akron man sentenced to life in prison for killing Ernestine Stallings

Prosecutors say Jontae Watkins mistook Ernestine Stallings for the person who killed his girlfriend one year prior.

Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation

Americans are disconnected from each other at historic levels, buffeted by what a former surgeon general calls an “epidemic ...
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

Akron hosts Eastern Michigan after Johnson's 28-point game

Akron plays the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Tavari Johnson scored 28 points in Akron's 115-100 loss to the Murray State Racers. Friday's matchup is the first this season for the ...

Former Macedonia Mayor Don Kuchta dies, remembered for infrastructure

Kuchta was born on Feb. 25, 1942, in Cleveland to the late Gustav and Mae Kuchta. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, ...

Akron burial ground-turned park subject of new book

Infirmary Burials, Memory, and Community in the Rubber City" offers several perspectives on West Akron’s Schneider Park. Once ...

Daughter sues after mother stabbed to death at Akron group home

The daughter of Diane Bell filed a federal lawsuit claiming negligence by Inner Peace Ever Light Home Care and Summit County ...
Beloit Daily News

Murray State defeats Akron 115-100

Murray State took the lead for good with 15:19 left in the first half. The score was 47-42 at halftime, with Roman Domon racking up 10 points. Murray State outscored Akron by 10 points in the second ...
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Swords and Solfilkanich lead No. 6 Michigan over Akron

Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich both had 17 points to lead five Michigan players in double-digit scoring, and the sixth-ranked Wolverines beat Akron 85-59 on ...
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Swords and Solfilkanich score 17 points each as No. 6 Michigan beats Akron 85-59

Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich both had 17 points to lead five Michigan players in double-digit scoring, and the sixth-ranked Wolverines beat Akron 85-59 on ...