Here’s some of the news that happened this week in Akron history, including Ohio canal legislation, a railroad plan and an ...

Welcome to Canal Park in downtown Akron, Ohio, where rubber isn’t merely a slab for a pitcher to toe. Akron RubberDucks (affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians since 1989) Established: 1989 as the ...

The Akron RubberDucks are soon going to be back in the swing of things this spring, and the team needs locals to sing the ...

The Akron RubberDucks will be known as the Akron Galley Boys for a couple of games this season. The name “galley boy” refers to the hamburger cooks who work in small galley kitchens, but it’s also ...

CLEVELAND — The Ohio Ethics Commission has concluded its investigation of former MetroHealth CEO Dr. Akram Boutros after the panel found "insufficient evidence" to refer his case for criminal ...

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Be sure to check out BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout 2025 for the latest look ...

More: 'Be Bob': Friends, family and colleagues say the Rev. Bob Denton's legacy will live on The program has offices in Akron, Stow and Barberton and ... financial help or even a place to sleep.