Summit Co. sheriff’s deputy under investigation for ICE shooting meme
A Summit County sheriff's deputy is under investigation after he reportedly posted a photo on Facebook that seemingly made light of the fatal Jan. 7 federal immigration agent shooting of Renee Good. A screenshot of the post, which the Beacon Journal could not independently verify, circulated on social media starting...
Horseshoe Diner to host Murder Mystery Dinner on Valentine’s Day
In an ongoing effort to revitalize downtown Ravenna as an attractive destination, the Horseshoe Diner is partnering with the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a Murder Mystery Dinner in the first floor of the Buckeye Mall, which also houses the Horseshoe Diner, at 250 West Main Street on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.
Retired priest and spiritual adviser with Stark County ties dies
Tribute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlK0tJHsRPk (This article was updated because an earlier one contained an inaccuracy.) JACKSON TWP. − A priest who served two local parishes and was a stalwart supporter of the St. Raphael Center has died. The Rev. Nicholas Mancini , 79, served as a teacher and the...
15-year-old turns himself in after allegedly shooting and killing his 12-year-old brother
A family in CANTON, Ohio is at the center of a devastating tragedy after police say a 15-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother, then later surrendered to authorities. Investigators describe the killing as "absolutely heartbreaking," and the case is already raising fresh questions about how a teenager...
House of Loreto Closed by TRO from State AG
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Once a shining star among area nursing homes, the House of Loreto is under Stark County court order to accept no more new residents and move the 29 who are there. Ohio Attorney General David Yost sought the temporary restraining order which...
Fundraiser helps replace outdated school auditorium sound system
AKRON, Ohio — The Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts auditorium, which has struggled with an outdated sound system, is getting a new one thanks to a fundraiser led by school parents. What You Need To Know. The efforts of two parents led to a fundraiser...
Akron church with 103-year-old parish closes
A Catholic Parish in Akron that dates back more than 100 years marked its final mass at Immaculate Conception Church this past Sunday.
Kent State University Museum earns highest national recognition
KENT, Ohio -- Kent State University Museum has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums, a distinction considered the highest national recognition a museum can receive. The museum is one of just 43 accredited institutions in Ohio. “The Kent State University Museum is an extraordinary asset for our...
Fire hits multi-unit home in northwest Canton
CANTON ‒ A cat was found unharmed after firefighters extinguished a fire that started in the attic of a multi-unit home at 1220 Louisiana Ave. NW on the afternoon of Jan. 14. The Canton Fire Department was called at 1:15 p.m. and arrived at 1:19 p.m. to find heavy smoke coming from the attic. "An adult male and...
Cheapest gas stations in Canton
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
