Good morning. It’s Wednesday, March 13th. I’m Nell Muldoon and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. It’s cloudy today, and not as cool, with a high of 53 and a passing afternoon shower. Tonight is mild, with a low of 47. Our top story is: An Akron man representing himself in his murder trial refused to come to court yesterday afternoon.