Akron Beacon Journal

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, February 27th. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. It’s not as cold today, with a high of 41, but expect some snow this afternoon and evening, with little to no accumulation. Tonight, it’ll drop down to 22 degrees. Our top story is: The University of Akron’s resurrected baseball program has received a nearly $1 million gift from a former UA baseball player and his wife.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, February 26th. I’m JB Chen and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. It’s mostly cloudy and chilly today, with a high of 29. Tonight may see a late snow flurry, as the temp drops down to 21. Our top story is: Pam Gensel was working in the kitchen Sunday night when she heard a loud boom and thought lightning had struck a tree outside her Northwest Akron home.

Good morning. It’s Monday, February 25th. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. Today is mostly cloudy and breezy, so even with a high of 30, it’s going to feel like it’s in the teens all day.

Good morning. It’s Friday, February 22nd. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. It’s mostly sunny today, with a high of 41 and a low of 30. Our top story is: Many local communities are supporting an increase in the state's gas tax, saying the additional revenue would help them fix aging roads and other infrastructure.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, February 21st. I’m JB Chen and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. Today is a mix of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and a low of 25. Our top story is: Complaints continue to swirl around the "Live Conversation with John Cusack" event that was held Saturday night at the Akron Civic Theatre. But the disgruntled audience members are not complaining about Cusack, or his movie, or the venue.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, February 20th. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. There’s a bit of snow, sleet, and rain this morning, turning into periodic rain and overall cloudiness this afternoon and evening. Even with an afternoon high of 42, the temps will feel like the low 30s all day.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, February 19th. I’m JB Chen and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. Today is mostly sunny with a high of 33. Tonight, as temps dip into the low 20s, expect a bit of snow, accumulating up to an inch. Our top story is: The Portage County sheriff’s deputy who was set on fire Thursday while arresting a fugitive is “making some progress,” said Portage Sheriff David Doak yesterday morning.

Good morning. It’s Monday, February 18th. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. There a chance of a morning snow flurry today. Otherwise, it’ll be cloudy and cold, with a high of 29 and a low of 13. Our top story is: LeBron James took a break from practicing Saturday for the NBA All-Star Game to acknowledge his family court side, all 23 of them.

Good morning. It’s Friday, February 15th. I’m Crystal Orren and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. Expect a shower in the area early this morning, then a breezy mix of clouds and sun this afternoon, with high of 42. Tonight turns cloudy, dropping down to a low 21. Our top story is: The high school state baseball tournament is coming to Akron's Canal Park in 2019.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, February 14th. I’m JB Chen and here’s your local news from the Akron Beacon-Journal and Ohio.com. It’s mostly cloudy and milder today, with a high of 46. Tonight may see a shower in places, as the temp drops down to 36. Our top story is: A Summit Metro Parks ranger was grazed by a bullet during a deer culling exercise last month. The ranger was part of a team working in Hampton Hills Metro Park on the evening of Jan.