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150 Years Ago (August 1874) Charles Watts, a machinist, and James Coleman, 13, swam from Newburgh to Dennings Point, a little over 1 mile, in an hour. Philip Smith, the editor of the Pawling Pioneer, put a call out for material for what became the General History of Duchess County, from 1609 to 1876, Inclusive. Prospectors continued their search for iron ore in the Fishkill Mountains east of Dutchess Junction. Some of the iron recovered from the vessel of two men arrested in Poughkeepsie and accused of being river pirates came from Fishkill Landing. A deckhand was kicked in the mouth aboard the Union ferryboat by an unruly cow. Walter Brown, 8, drowned in the reservoir of the new hat works. The Hudson River Railroad adopted a new method of collection: The conductor punched tickets, and the collector followed behind to take them. An iron box supposed to contain Capt. Kidd's treasure was discovered in the creek. After a great effort to get it ashore, it turned out to be a mill door made of oak and bound with heavy strips of iron. It was 3 feet by 5 feet and weighed about 1,000 pounds. "Visions of sudden wealth vanished in an instant," said The Cold Spring Recorder. James Jones, the street sprinkler, closed his business for lack of funds. Jonn Jones, 16, lost the tip of three fingers to a hay cutter. John Haley, who lost a leg to a train at Dutchess Junction, sued the Hudson River Railroad Co. for $10,000 [about $275,000 today]. A contractor was hired to carefully disassemble a wooden bridge at Matteawan to recover the materials but instead demolished it. A passenger on the Newburgh ferry, while checking the time, dropped his $35 [$1,000] pocket watch into the river. An alcohol lamp exploded at the Seamless Clothing factory, seriously burning a carpenter named Divine, who was blamed for the accident. Fishkill Bay was filled on a Sunday afternoon with rowboats, sailboats, yachts and miniature steamers. A 16-year-old Fishkill boy arrested for stealing a $10 [$275] accordion was sentenced to six months in jail. His 8-year-old brother was not charged. Citing prices that had fallen by nearly 70 percent, brickyard owners said they would close unless workers accepted a reduction in pay. At Fishkill Landing, a husband who kept a "whiskey ranch" [distillery] began breaking the dishes during a fight with his wife. According to a news report, she "asserted the supremacy of women's rights" by knocking him down with a single punch and choking him until he surrendered. The highway commissioners decided to erect an iron post bridge at Fountain Street. They awarded the job to Mr. Hutchinson, who bid $2,225 [$61,000]. The 43-year-old Fishkill Journal changed its name to the Matteawan Journal. After a creditor seized the assets of the Sluthoun & Son's Circus during its stop in Fishkill Landing, the performers who remained in town after losing their jobs organized a troupe that performed a sold-out show at Swift's Hall in Newburgh. 125 Years Ago (August 1899) The Beacon Hose Co. chartered the Emeline for a moonlight family excursion. While digging a ditch, a farmer near Newburgh discovered what appeared to be the bones of a mastodon. He declined an offer from the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences to buy them. Barton Fitzsimmons died at the General Hospital at Fishkill Landing after being stricken with hiccoughs [hiccups] for five days. Members of the Matteawan yacht club traveled to New York City to retrieve its new boat, the Matteawan. Michael Hora was shot in the chest at a brickyard, renewing tensions between Black and Arab workers, but declined to name the assailant. The New-York Tribune claimed that more trouble was expected because every worker "carries a large revolver." Rosanna Wakeman of Newburgh died of blood poisoning after she pared her corns too closely with a razor. 100 Years Ago (August 1924) In swimming races at Dennings Point organized by the Beacon Playground Association and the Beacon Journal, T.W. Wilson of Cold Spring ...

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The Browns have landed their next big addition to their offense. A league source confirmed to the Beacon Journal that the Browns have acquired receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, along with the Jets' third-round pick, No. 74. New York will receive the Browns' second-round pick, No 42. With the Browns, Moore fits into a receiving corps where Amari Cooper is the obvious No. 1 option, while Donovan Peoples-Jones is coming off of a break-through season in his third year in the NFL. David Bell struggled to get consistent targets as a rookie third-round pick out of Purdue, while injuries hampered the abilities of rookie Michael Woods II and second-year pro Anthony Schwartz to get on the field consistently a year ago.What the Browns have been looking for, though, is a receiver who has the speed to take the top off the defense. Schwartz was drafted with that thought in mind but hasn't produced anywhere close to the expectations. Moore, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound former 2021 second-round pick out of Ole Miss, ended up being in an odd-man-out situation with the Jets. New York's pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has led it to sign receivers Allen Lazard and, on Wednesday, Mecole Hardman.Those additions, as well as 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and the re-emergence of Corey Davis last season, all have played a role in Moore being available. The Browns were more than happy to pounce to bring in the young talent in order to provide a change of scenery. Moore missed a Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans in his rookie season due to a concussion, the final five games while being on injured reserve with a quad injury. In the 11 games he played, he was targeted 77 times with 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns.Last season, Moore played in 16 out of a possible 17 games, the exception being when he was inactive for a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos as a team-disciplinary measure. He would be targeted 65 times with 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdown. Moore has been utilized both out wide and, in the slot, almost identically, especially last season. He was lined up wide on 385 offensive snaps in 2022, compared to 341 snaps in the slot. As a rookie, Moore was used more out wide, with 347 snaps there compared to 125 snaps in the slot.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Browns have landed their next big addition to their offense. A league source confirmed to the Beacon Journal that the Browns have acquired receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, along with the Jets' third-round pick, No. 74. New York will receive the Browns' second-round pick, No 42. With the Browns, Moore fits into a receiving corps where Amari Cooper is the obvious No. 1 option, while Donovan Peoples-Jones is coming off of a break-through season in his third year in the NFL. David Bell struggled to get consistent targets as a rookie third-round pick out of Purdue, while injuries hampered the abilities of rookie Michael Woods II and second-year pro Anthony Schwartz to get on the field consistently a year ago. What the Browns have been looking for, though, is a receiver who has the speed to take the top off the defense. Schwartz was drafted with that thought in mind but hasn't produced anywhere close to the expectations. Moore, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound former 2021 second-round pick out of Ole Miss, ended up being in an odd-man-out situation with the Jets. New York's pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has led it to sign receivers Allen Lazard and, on Wednesday, Mecole Hardman. Those additions, as well as 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and the re-emergence of Corey Davis last season, all have played a role in Moore being available. The Browns were more than happy to pounce to bring in the young talent in order to provide a change of scenery. Moore missed a Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans in his rookie season due to a concussion, the final five games while being on injured reserve with a quad injury. In the 11 games he played, he was targeted 77 times with 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns. Last season, Moore played in 16 out of a possible 17 games, the exception being when he was inactive for a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos as a team-disciplinary measure. He would be targeted 65 times with 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdown. Moore has been utilized both out wide and, in the slot, almost identically, especially last season. He was lined up wide on 385 offensive snaps in 2022, compared to 341 snaps in the slot. As a rookie, Moore was used more out wide, with 347 snaps there compared to 125 snaps in the slot. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Browns DB Greg Newsome's has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his agent. Newsome has been linked to a lot of trade rumors and it's unclear what the future holds for him at the NFL level. What's behind his decision to go with Rosenhaus? Usually, the hiring of super agent Drew Rosenhaus has been bad news for the Cleveland Browns. And this is what third-year cornerback Greg Newsome II did today. There was speculation that Newsome II wanted out of Cleveland after being forced into the slot in 2022, but ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported that Newsome is excited to play for new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and is happy in Cleveland. Newsome II will be in attendance as the Browns begin their offseason programming on Monday as well, Schefter reports. Greg Newsome II has made plenty of noise over the course of this offseason that he wasn't happy with his role on the Browns last season. That's led to plenty of speculation that the cornerback wants out of Cleveland. That speculation took on a new life on Tuesday morning. That speculation, though, was quickly squashed. Newsome, who has two years plus the possibility of a fifth-year option remaining on his rookie deal, recently returned to his original agent, Drew Rosenhaus, after having been with Klutch Sports last season. Rosenhaus tweeted the reunion on Tuesday morning. Moments after Rosenhaus' tweet came another one from the Orange and Brown Report's Brad Stainbrook saying Newsome "would like to be traded," according to a source. However, both Newsome and Rosenhaus quickly went to work trying to defuse the situation. Rosenhaus, when asked by the Beacon Journal if Newsome requested a trade, texted back, "No he has not." The agent did meet with Browns general manager Andrew Berry. Newsome himself took to Twitter to refute the story. He did so by quote tweeting the original Stainbrook tweet which said he asked for a trade.The Browns are scheduled to begin their voluntary offseason training program on Monday. Newsome is expected to be in attendance. Newsome and new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz have talked this offseason. Part of those discussions involve his role on the defense. . With the emergence of 2022 rookie Martin Emerson Jr. on the outside, Newsome found himself playing in the slot for a significant number of snaps when the Browns went to a three-cornerback look. "I like playing outside, too, so I mean it's definitely a role that I would like to have, but more so I feel like I would like to have it more on a more matchup basis instead of just having me just be inside the whole time. So, yeah, that's something that I'm kind of going to work through." BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Browns DB Greg Newsome's has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his agent. Newsome has been linked to a lot of trade rumors and it's unclear what the future holds for him at the NFL level. What's behind his decision to go with Rosenhaus? Usually, the hiring of super agent Drew Rosenhaus has been bad news for the Cleveland Browns. And this is what third-year cornerback Greg Newsome II did today. There was speculation that Newsome II wanted out of Cleveland after being forced into the slot in 2022, but ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported that Newsome is excited to play for new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and is happy in Cleveland. Newsome II will be in attendance as the Browns begin their offseason programming on Monday as well, Schefter reports.  Greg Newsome II has made plenty of noise over the course of this offseason that he wasn't happy with his role on the Browns last season. That's led to plenty of speculation that the cornerback wants out of Cleveland. That speculation took on a new life on Tuesday morning. That speculation, though, was quickly squashed. Newsome, who has two years plus the possibility of a fifth-year option remaining on his rookie deal, recently returned to his original agent, Drew Rosenhaus, after having been with Klutch Sports last season. Rosenhaus tweeted the reunion on Tuesday morning. Moments after Rosenhaus' tweet came another one from the Orange and Brown Report's Brad Stainbrook saying Newsome "would like to be traded," according to a source. However, both Newsome and Rosenhaus quickly went to work trying to defuse the situation. Rosenhaus, when asked by the Beacon Journal if Newsome requested a trade, texted back, "No he has not." The agent did meet with Browns general manager Andrew Berry. Newsome himself took to Twitter to refute the story. He did so by quote tweeting the original Stainbrook tweet which said he asked for a trade. The Browns are scheduled to begin their voluntary offseason training program on Monday. Newsome is expected to be in attendance. Newsome and new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz have talked this offseason. Part of those discussions involve his role on the defense. . With the emergence of 2022 rookie Martin Emerson Jr. on the outside, Newsome found himself playing in the slot for a significant number of snaps when the Browns went to a three-cornerback look. "I like playing outside, too, so I mean it's definitely a role that I would like to have, but more so I feel like I would like to have it more on a more matchup basis instead of just having me just be inside the whole time. So, yeah, that's something that I'm kind of going to work through."  BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking Browns on The Kenny & JT Show with Chris Easterling from the Akron Beacon Journal, as Chris recaps his coverage of the NFL Owners Meeting in Arizona, and the comments made by Jimmy Haslam, Andrew Berry, and Kevin Stefanski.

The Cleveland Browns have acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets! The Browns have landed their next big addition to their offense. A league source confirmed to the Beacon Journal the Browns have acquired receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, along with the Jets' third-round pick, No. 74. New York will receive the Browns' second-round pick, No 42. With the Browns, Moore fits into a receiving corps where Amari Cooper is the obvious No. 1 option, while Donovan Peoples-Jones is coming off of a break-through season in his third year in the NFL. David Bell struggled to get consistent targets as a rookie third-round pick out of Purdue, while injuries hampered the abilities of rookie Michael Woods II and second-year pro Anthony Schwartz to get on the field consistently a year ago. What the Browns have been looking for, though, is a receiver who has the speed to take the top off the defense. Schwartz was drafted with that thought in mind, but hasn't produced anywhere close to the expectations. Moore, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound former 2021 second-round pick out of Ole Miss, ended up being in an odd-man-out situation with the Jets. New York's pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has led it to sign receivers Allen Lazard and, on Wednesday, Mecole Hardman. Those additions, as well as 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and the re-emergence of Corey Davis last season, all have played a role in Moore being available. The Browns were more than happy to pounce to bring in the young talent in order to provide a change of scenery. Moore missed a Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans in his rookie season due to a concussion, the final five games while being on injured reserve with a quad injury. In the 11 games he did play, he was targeted 77 times with 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns. Last season, Moore played in 16 out of a possible 17 games, the exception being when he was inactive for a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos as a team-disciplinary measure. He would be targeted 65 times with 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdowns. Moore has been utilized both out wide and in the slot almost identically, especially last season. He was lined up wide on 385 offensive snaps in 2022, compared to 341 snaps in the slot.As a rookie, Moore was used more out wide, with 347 snaps there compared to 125 snaps in the slot.#BrownsBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns have acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets! The Browns have landed their next big addition to their offense. A league source confirmed to the Beacon Journal the Browns have acquired receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, along with the Jets' third-round pick, No. 74. New York will receive the Browns' second-round pick, No 42. With the Browns, Moore fits into a receiving corps where Amari Cooper is the obvious No. 1 option, while Donovan Peoples-Jones is coming off of a break-through season in his third year in the NFL. David Bell struggled to get consistent targets as a rookie third-round pick out of Purdue, while injuries hampered the abilities of rookie Michael Woods II and second-year pro Anthony Schwartz to get on the field consistently a year ago. What the Browns have been looking for, though, is a receiver who has the speed to take the top off the defense. Schwartz was drafted with that thought in mind, but hasn't produced anywhere close to the expectations. Moore, the 5-foot-10, 178-pound former 2021 second-round pick out of Ole Miss, ended up being in an odd-man-out situation with the Jets. New York's pursuit of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has led it to sign receivers Allen Lazard and, on Wednesday, Mecole Hardman. Those additions, as well as 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson and the re-emergence of Corey Davis last season, all have played a role in Moore being available. The Browns were more than happy to pounce to bring in the young talent in order to provide a change of scenery. Moore missed a Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans in his rookie season due to a concussion, the final five games while being on injured reserve with a quad injury. In the 11 games he did play, he was targeted 77 times with 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns. Last season, Moore played in 16 out of a possible 17 games, the exception being when he was inactive for a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos as a team-disciplinary measure. He would be targeted 65 times with 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdowns. Moore has been utilized both out wide and in the slot almost identically, especially last season. He was lined up wide on 385 offensive snaps in 2022, compared to 341 snaps in the slot.As a rookie, Moore was used more out wide, with 347 snaps there compared to 125 snaps in the slot. #Browns Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan Pocic played well for the Browns in a pinch and then fought back from injury in an attempt to finish the season.Now he's hoping to stay in Cleveland despite his one-year contract being scheduled to expire in March.“That would be a dream come true, man. That would be awesome,” Pocic told the Beacon Journal on Thursday. “So we'll see what happens. That would be a dream come true, though.”When the Browns signed Pocic in March, they secured a contingency plan they wound up needing. Nick Harris served as the first-string center in the offseason, yet Pocic became the man in the middle after Harris suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Aug. 12 preseason opener.ProFootballFocus.com has Pocic ranked third among the 39 qualifying centers it has graded this season, and the Browns think highly of him, too. A fifth-round draft pick in 2020 with just two regular-season starts, Harris remains unproven at the NFL level.“What a great job [Pocic] has done really stepping in when Nick got hurt right away and never really missed a beat with him,” Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said. “A great job of the guys upstairs [in the front office] getting him into the building.”Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett celebrates with center Ethan Pocic (55) after a second-half TD by Amari Cooper against the Bengals, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Cleveland.A former Seattle Seahawks starter, Pocic is slated to become an unrestricted free agent at 4 p.m., March 15.“I would think we would [want to re-sign him],” Van Pelt said. “I don't make those decisions, but I don't think there is anything in his play this year that we would say we wouldn't want to see him again next year.” Pocic, 27, explained earlier this season once he realized free agency would not yield a lucrative contract for him this past spring, he wanted to sign with the Browns because of their coaching staff and roster. His one-year deal is worth a veteran minimum base salary of $1.035 million, according to an NFL Players Association database, plus a $152,500 signing bonus, per spotrac.com. He believes highly respected offensive line coach Bill Callahan has helped him improve as a technician in the trenches.“I just feel like this is where God called me to be,” Pocic said. “This is what God wanted. Just coming in here, working with Bill and [assistant O-line coach] Scott [Peters] and then everything around them, whether it be the O-linemen, the weight room, the training room, everyone's on point, so you've got a lot of good help around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan Pocic played well for the Browns in a pinch and then fought back from injury in an attempt to finish the season. Now he's hoping to stay in Cleveland despite his one-year contract being scheduled to expire in March. “That would be a dream come true, man. That would be awesome,” Pocic told the Beacon Journal on Thursday. “So we'll see what happens. That would be a dream come true, though.” When the Browns signed Pocic in March, they secured a contingency plan they wound up needing. Nick Harris served as the first-string center in the offseason, yet Pocic became the man in the middle after Harris suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Aug. 12 preseason opener. ProFootballFocus.com has Pocic ranked third among the 39 qualifying centers it has graded this season, and the Browns think highly of him, too. A fifth-round draft pick in 2020 with just two regular-season starts, Harris remains unproven at the NFL level. “What a great job [Pocic] has done really stepping in when Nick got hurt right away and never really missed a beat with him,” Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said. “A great job of the guys upstairs [in the front office] getting him into the building.” Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett celebrates with center Ethan Pocic (55) after a second-half TD by Amari Cooper against the Bengals, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Cleveland. A former Seattle Seahawks starter, Pocic is slated to become an unrestricted free agent at 4 p.m., March 15. “I would think we would [want to re-sign him],” Van Pelt said. “I don't make those decisions, but I don't think there is anything in his play this year that we would say we wouldn't want to see him again next year.” Pocic, 27, explained earlier this season once he realized free agency would not yield a lucrative contract for him this past spring, he wanted to sign with the Browns because of their coaching staff and roster. His one-year deal is worth a veteran minimum base salary of $1.035 million, according to an NFL Players Association database, plus a $152,500 signing bonus, per spotrac.com. He believes highly respected offensive line coach Bill Callahan has helped him improve as a technician in the trenches. “I just feel like this is where God called me to be,” Pocic said. “This is what God wanted. Just coming in here, working with Bill and [assistant O-line coach] Scott [Peters] and then everything around them, whether it be the O-linemen, the weight room, the training room, everyone's on point, so you've got a lot of good help around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Angela Sowers, Vice President of Outpatient Clinical Services at Portage Path on this healthy actions audio column. During this Angela discuss the dangers and warning signs regarding gambling addictions.

Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Angela Sowers, Vice President of Outpatient Clinical Services at Portage Path on this healthy actions audio column. During this Angela discuss the dangers and warning signs regarding gambling addictions.

Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans asked five young Akronites about everything from the city's leadership to how safe they feel within its borders. Listen in to hear what they had to say about living in the rubber city.

Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans asked five young Akronites about everything from the city's leadership to how safe they feel within its borders. Listen in to hear what they had to say about living in the rubber city.

Today we start off using data https://data.beaconjournal.com/restaurant-inspections/ (from a page from the Beacon Journal) that lists critical violations from Summit Country Restaurants. The worst? https://data.beaconjournal.com/restaurant-inspections/eddys-deli-restaurant/39153-486D27A6FA2F39E085257842006BDDDF/ (Eddy's Deli & Restaurant)4581 Kent RD, Stow Lock 3 UpdateThey are going to update the .3.3 Acres to be more like a park with playgrounds to use year round. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/03/01/city-akron-knight-foundation-push-lock-3-project-initial-funding-goal-arpa-vision-plan/6928248001/ (More information). It will take a year for all of the construction to finish. https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events (Akron Events Calendar) DORA MAPThey keep expanding the map where you can drink alcohol downtown. https://ctycms.com/oh-akron/docs/2022_dap-dora-expanded-map-temporary-use.pdf (Here is the map). The Cost of Canceling The 4th of JulyHow much training could we have paid for with 126,000? Just a thought. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/08/31/canceling-akrons-rib-white-and-blue-fest-for-protests-cost-more-than-130000/65461710007/ (Here is the story from the Beacon Journal) Mentioned in this episode: Akron Events Calendar For the full list of events, go to www.askronpodcast.com/events https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events (Akron Events Calendar) Share the Show With a Friend If you know someone who would like the Akron Podcast, please share it with them, or tell them to go to AkronPodcast.com If you can support the show, go to www.akronpodcast.com/value Please Support This Show If you get any value from the show please consider giving some of that value back and help us keep the lights on by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value any size donation is appreciated. https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value) Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks).  I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving).  Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge.  Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron

I Went Down to Lock 3I went to Lock 3 this weekend and I have to tell you it was wonderful. I'm not sure what I expected besides no parking or expensive parking, but the whole day was wonderful. Affordable Concession stands Clean Restrooms Free Parking (Right Next Door) I also discovered lock 4 which has more small theater stages. It was lovely. If you haven't gone down yet, you should as they are going to begin renovating it (which makes it should like it will be more like a park with trees) see further https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CO_tIjidGf38YMwQAcNnsHoAtvXX7Flk/view (Development Plans). Ride the Bus for Free This WeekThe Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority is providing free fares for all passengers from Aug. 14-20 in recognition of Metro passengers winning the Community Champion Award from the Akron Urban League. Gloria Rodgers District 3 Open Q&ASummit County Council District 3 representative Gloria Rodgers will host public office hours from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road, Stow. Rodgers will be available to answer questions and hear concerns from constituents. District 3 includes Hudson, Stow, Silver Lake and portions of Cuyahoga Falls. Akron EventsCheck out what is going on in your city on our https://www.akronpodcast.com/events (Event Calendar.) The Return of Party CityThose planning a birthday party or another celebration will have a new place to purchase their balloons, decor and other party supplies. Party City is scheduled to open in The Shops of Fairlawn on West Market Street on 8/19. It will open in the former Pier 1 Imports location. According to a Party City representative, this location "will be the first Next Generation Party City store in the market." This will spotlight the store's Balloon Experience, which includes a counter in the middle of the store with its own checkout. Other highlights include lower shelf heights, shorter isles and overall "easier access" to the products in the store. In addition, Party City will offer curbside pickup, and same-day or scheduled delivery, as well as online shopping. For details, visit http://www.partycity.com (www.partycity.com) online. We Salute the AFDTwo Akron firefighters were injured after a house exploded in West Akron early Monday, according to the Beacon Journal. The department was called to the scene of a fire at a home on Winton Avenue around 2:30 a.m., and when firefighters tried to enter the house, it exploded. The two firefighters were transported to the hospital but no major injuries were reported, according to the department. We need to stop and think that when everyone is trying to get OUT of these buildings, the AFD is trying to go in. We thank you for your courage. Stream Movies From the LibraryWhile I knew that you could get audio books online, I didn't know you could stream movies from the Library. See all of the Library's different digital options at https://www.akronlibrary.org/books-more/digital (https://www.akronlibrary.org/books-more/digital) Akron Podcast Now on Amazon AlexaI've taken to steps to add the Akron Podcast to Amazon. Just say, "Alexa, Play Akron Podcast" and she will play the latest episode. If you stop and ask again, she picks up where you left off. If you know someone who would like the show but doesn't understand podcasts, be sure to show them how easy it is to keep up with the show. Mentioned in this episode: Please Support This Show If you get any value from the show please consider giving some of that value back and help us keep the lights on by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value any size donation is appreciated. https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value) Share the Show With a Friend If you know someone who would like the Akron Podcast, please share it with them, or tell them to go to AkronPodcast.com If you can support the show, go to www.akronpodcast.com/value Start Your Podcast Today Join the...

Remediation is where there is an old site that is not being used, and more than likely unsafe, and it is slated to be cleaned up According to this article in the https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/12/smokestacks-stay-put-as-cleanup-funds-pave-way-for-new-trails-housing-summit-county-brownfields/65396106007/ (Beacon Journal), there are 11 sites. Some of which are old buildings from the days of the rubber plants, old golf courses and more. Akron EventsSee the calendar and buy tickets at http://www.akronpodcast.com/events (www.akronpodcast.com/events) Support the Show If we met for coffee and I provided this information, would you buy me a coffee? I'd love one now. This show takes time, money, and discipline. If you got value, https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson (buy me a coffee) Carjackings in the Morning?There were three carjackings last week. This article from the https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/12/carjackings-akron-area-incidents-prompt-safety-advice-from-police/65402080007/ (Beacon )talks about it and what to do if someone tries to take your car (hint: LET THEM). Police TransparencyThe article mentioned the Akron Police Transparency site. https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/site/480306b31ac48327/index.html (Check it out.) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

So you want to take a stand and be heard. How do you do that in a city under curfew without going to jail?The Beacon Journal gave some pointers that start with, don't have drives or weapons on you. Remember the goal is a PEACEFUL PROTEST. There have been reports of people being driven into the city to stir things up.Be safe. Check out the new Events Calendar and take in a show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with is Dr. Eileen Wong, University Hospitals East Region Sleep Lab Medical Director. During this episode we talk about what makes for a good night's sleep, when you might need to see a sleep expert, and why good sleeping habits are important to your overall health.

In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior AJ Garduño to discuss his viral talent show performance. During this edition we talk about when he started playing guitar, his love for music, and what he wants to do after graduating high school.

I've started this show three times now with two previous attempts getting stalled by covid. Let's not make it a third time. I've made a list of concerts coming to the area and added the Robins theater in warren (some decent acts coming there) Check out the events page, and the resources page.Geauga Lake to Be Used for Housing331 units are going to be built with construction set to start this summer. This is according to an article in the Beacon Journal.Drone footage of park now.Lebron James Movie Filming In AkronA movie based on the book Shooting stars about LeBron James and his friends' time at St. V will be filming around Akron in April and May. Support the ShowIf you found out about something you wouldn't have heard any place else, consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fischer talks with Eva Velasquez, the CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, about the effect the war in Ukraine could have on cyberattacks in Akron and the surrounding region.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith are joined by Ashley Kline, director of services for the Rape Crisis Center. Many people might think of stalking as something that happens to celebrities with crazed fans who take their adoration too far. But local victim advocates say stalking happens to regular folks who are targeted by someone with whom they had a relationship. “Overwhelmingly, people are more likely to be stalked by a spouse or ex-partner than a stranger,” said Kline.

In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Jennifer Pignolet is joined by University of Akron professor and political and security expert Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He also serves on an advisory group of academics and other experts, consulting for the U.S. government on national security issues. “This is a big deal,” he said. “This is a very destabilizing invasion in Europe. It's shocking, despite us seeing this coming for a while. We're in a very dangerous time right now. This could completely upend how we thought about peace and stability in Europe.”

In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb catches up with Dion Stentz, owner of Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets in Fairlawn. “All of our gift baskets are customized or personalized,” Stentz said. “None of our gifts are sitting on the shelves waiting to be purchased by a random recepiete who wants a gift.” Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets was featured earlier this year as part of the Beacon Journal's ongoing “Focus on Black-owned businesses” series. The Now You Know Akron podcast will also begin to highlight entrepreneurs from this series on a regular basis, discussing the challenges for young, minority business owners as well as the variety of goods and services they offer to the community. For more info, visit Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets on Facebook. 

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans talk with Jim Brandenburg, a tax partner at accounting and professional services firm Sikich LLP. Brandenburg discussed change in tax law that could affect users of Venmo, PayPal and other cash apps. 

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Seyma Bayram are joined by Pastor Gregory Harrison. Harrison, a retired Akron police officer and reverend of Antioch Baptist Church, tells the story of his family being displaced by construction of the Akron Innerbelt when he was just a child.  “It really shook my sense of security,” Harrison said. "We were moved to pretty much what I would consider a foreign land.”

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Krista Kano are joined by Tallmadge city employee Kelli Funk, who talks about her experience working through the pandemic as an administrative assistant in the planning and zoning department and cemetery department. Funk and fellow Tallmadge city employee Tara Ripple advocated to city council for hazard pay for working through the challenges of COVID-19. 

In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, we catch up with Brent Wesley, owner of Akron Honey. “I wasn't intending on it being a business,” Wesley said of getting his business started. “But then folks started figuring out what we were doing and saying, ‘Hey, can we get some of that honey? How much you selling it for?'” Akron Honey was featured earlier this year as part of the Beacon Journal's ongoing “Focus on Black-owned businesses” series. The Now You Know Akron podcast will also begin to highlight entrepreneurs from this series on a regular basis, discussing the challenges for young, minority business owners as well as the variety of goods and services they offer to the community.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Jen Pignolet are joined by Olyvia Raber, a senior at Akron Public Schools' Firestone Community Learning Center. They talk about discipline and behavior issues at public schools since districts have returned to in-person instruction. They also highlight the importance of mental health awareness and care among students.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by reporter Amanda Garrett to discuss the Beacon Journal's comprehensive look at employee and supply shortages across the Akron area. On Nov. 18, an editor, four photographers and 18 reporters visited numerous area businesses to discuss employee and supply shortages among a wide variety of establishments including hospitals, veterinarian offices, schools, daycares, toy stores, grocers, hardware stores and many more. The full story will be published on BeaconJournal.com on Thursday, and a slightly abridged version will appear in the Beacon's print edition on Sunday.  Garrett led the effort in compiling the numerous scenarios highlighted, and most businesses are facing multiple challenges.

In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, we catch up with Savannah Griggs, owner of Sweet and Savvy, a home-based baking business that specializes in custom cakes, cupcakes and chocolate-dipped items. The business also has a new storefront on the way in downtown Akron with plans to open in the summer of next year. Sweet and Savvy was featured earlier this year as part of the Beacon Journal's ongoing “Focus on Black-owned businesses” series. The Now You Know Akron podcast will also begin to highlight entrepreneurs from this series on a regular basis, discussing the challenges for young, minority business owners as well as the variety of goods and services they offer to the community. For more information, visit https://www.sweetandsavvy.shop/.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporters Mark J. Price and Tawney Beans to talk all things about Akron food. Webb, Price, Beans and fellow reporter Kerry Clawson contribute to a regular Beacon Journal food feature, Local Flavor. The group reviews and spotlights area eateries and grub spots from the Akron restaurant scene every week, and here they discuss some of their favorite finds and preview what's next in the popular series.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, 10-year-old Cuyahoga Falls student Kaylan Park and her mother Kenyona “Sunny” Matthews join host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Phil Keren to talk about Park's speech at a recent school board meeting. Park stepped up to the microphone at a contentious gathering in the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium to discuss the importance of wearing masks. “I could see that so many kids were not bothered by masks,” Park explained on the podcast. “We don't want to wear them, but we are not bothered by them.”

On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Doug Livingston are joined by a panel to talk housing issues and how a group of residents from a pair of East Akron apartment complexes banded together to form a tenants union after a variety of concerns about their living conditions were going unheard.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporter Phil Keren to recap and discuss the latest developments in the Hudson schools book controversy. Recently, Hudson mayor Craig Shubert asked all five school board members to resign or face possible criminal charges over high school course material that he said a judge called “child pornography.”

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Amanda Garrett talk to Ohio's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Beverely Laubert about the state of nursing homes in Ohio. Laubert said long-term care during a pandemic is a complex issue. “It's difficult enough, and then faced with COVID … it just is nothing that anyone ever expected,” she said.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fisher are joined by Dr. Robert McGregor, Chief Medical Officer of Akron Children's Hospital, to talk about delta variant COVID concerns with school-aged children and its impact on hospitals as case numbers rise. “We're seeing an increased number of kids that are coming in symptomatic, and we're seeing an increased positivity rate among kids who come in with respiratory symptoms,” McGregor said. “The delta variant is much more contagious. It tends to make the kids sicker, faster.”

Akron and other major cities across the country are experiencing a wave of gun violence and an increase in homicides. In this edition of the podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Sean McDonnell are joined by Lt. Michael Miller, head of Akron's community relations department for Akron police; Russ Neal, the councilman serving Akron's Ward 4; and Tim Anderson, founder of the Fallen Father's Foundation. The group has a roundtable discussion on the recent rise in gun violence in Akron and what can be done about it moving forward.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Sean McDonnell are joined by new Akron police chief, Steve Mylett. Mylett talked in the midst of his journey from Bellevue, Washington to Akron, where he started on Aug. 9. The new chief says he's anxious and excited to being building relationships with the city.

On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal education reporter Jennifer Pignolet are joined by new Akron Public Schools Superintendent Christine Fowler Mack. Fowler Mack is starting her second month in the position, and she's the first woman and first Black woman to hold the job. An Akron graduate herself from East High School, she comes to Akron from Cleveland schools, where she helped oversee the Cleveland Plan to transform high schools similarly to the way Akron has implemented College and Career Academies. 

On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Doug Livingston are joined by Shontel Brown and Nina Turner, frontrunners in the Democratic primary of the 11th Congressional District that includes Cleveland and parts of Akron.  As reported by Livingston, fundraising totals and polling point to a two-woman race. Brown, a councilwoman and party chair in Cuyahoga County, has gobbled up endorsements from party establishment figures, including Hillary Clinton, while former state Sen. Nina Turner leads the left wing of the party with the backing of progressives, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 13, 1991, Roderick Clemons clocked in for his shift at a Church's Chicken restaurant in Akron, Ohio. The 26-year-old assistant manager was working hard for a promotion, despite his reservations about the fast food joint's rough neighborhood. Unfortunately, Roderick never made it home that night. And nearly 30 years later, we still don't know who brutally murdered him.This week, listen to Murder Sheet interview journalists Stephanie Warsmith and Paula Schleis about the case. They're the reason we heard about Roderick's case in the first place — they recently covered the murder in an in-depth article for the Akron Beacon-Journal.Stephanie works as a reporter for the Akron Beacon-Journal. After Paula retired from the paper, she started the Ohio Mysteries podcast. These two reporters are currently in the midst of publishing Unresolved, a Beacon-Journal series on Akron-area cold cases.Please read their in-depth article on the Clemons case here. Follow Stephanie's coverage here. And listen to Paula's show Ohio Mysteries here.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.

On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporter Amanda Garrett, who has been reporting on the hot real estate market in the Akron area and how it's not only impacting those looking for a new home, but also those attempting to find an apartment. Cuyahoga Falls mayor Don Walters also joins the discussion to talk about how his zip code has become a particularly hard place for potential homebuyers and renters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Phil Keren are joined Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter. The retired colonel talked about how he wanted to inform people about a lesser known aspect of Memorial Day history during a speech in Hudson, Ohio, and how his recent time in the national spotlight was a "humbling" experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal sports columnist Marla Ridenour are joined by Don Padgett, the executive director of the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship at Firestone Country Club in Akron. They talk about the tournament's relationship with the community, Summerfest at Firestone and Concerts After Play, the Champions Tour and handicap this year's event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith and Akron Police Detective Sandra Ridgeway-Williams to discuss the Akron Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) which uses new investigative techniques such as DNA to help solve sexual assault cold cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporters Betty Lin-Fisher, Doug Livingston and Columbus Dispatch reporter Jacklyn Borchardt for a roundtable discussion on COVID-19: Where we're at today, where we have been, and where we're going.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal education reporter Jennifer Pignolet are joined by I Promise Program graduate, Cheyenne Cunningham, and LeBron James Family Foundation Director of Strategy, Tony Montgomery. James started his charitable work with Akron school kids in 2011 with a goal to keep them in class and on a path toward a college degree. Those third graders from 2011 are now graduating as part of the I Promise Program's first senior class, and the program along with Cunningham's achievements are highlighted in this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal education reporter Jennifer Pignolet are joined by outgoing Akron superintendent, David James, who is retiring after 13 years at the helm and 30 years at the district. James discusses the challenges of teaching remotely amid the pandemic and the effort to get students back into the classroom. He reflects on his lenghty career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first segment of today's Now You Know Akron podcast, Ohio Attorney General David Yost joins host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith to talk about unsolved crimes. Yost has added a special investigative unit to the Attorney General's office to look at cold cases. One of the unit's supervisors, Roger Davis, also joins the show to talk about an unsolved case out of Hudson.  In the second segment, Warsmith, and former Beacon Journal reporter and Ohio Mysteries podcast host/producer Paula Schleis talk about collaborating on their new "Unresolved" series — a cross promotion between the Beacon and Ohio Mysteries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Webb talks with Stow couple Scott Drazdik and Gabby Chaffin about their first-time home buying experience, and Beacon Journal reporter Amanda Garrett is joined by Howard Hanna realtor Jaunae Carter to discuss the Akron housing market and how those looking to buy are putting in offers well above the listing price.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast continues the conversation on police tactics and the oversight of internal investigations when there are use of force complaints involving citizens in the city of Akron.  In the first segment, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporters Sean McDonnell and Doug Livingston are joined by Akron City Council President Margo Sommerville and Akron City Councilman Shammas Malik to discuss their views on police reform. In the second segment, Clay Cozart, president of Akron’s police union, talks about the challenges facing officers and the lines of communication established between the department and the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now You Know Akron host Craig Webb is joined by Beacon Journal reporters Doug Livingston, Seyma Bayram and Sean McDonnell for a roundtable discussion on police arrest tactics. All three have led the Beacon Journal’s coverage of social justice protests and police reform in Akron since the death of George Floyd last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's not just a small town girl living in a lonely world, and she won't take the midnight train going anywhere. She will, however, take the roadster to a bridge party in Cleveland.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the Patreon and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our Amazon Wishlist to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show FB, Insta, or Twitter.  WE HAVE MERCH!  https://www.redbubble.com/people/oldtimeycrimey/shop  Other Shows:  Short Story, Short Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q2moJE65wLBf0zFjqhMhu?si=3zbTwhkIQnOYVqbd_TmZYQ  Detectives by the Decade: https://linktr.ee/detectivesbythedecade  ______________ Huge thanks to Fonz music for sponsoring this episode! Use our code OLDTIMEY at their site for $5 off. https://fonzmusic.com/ Thanks to CrimeJuicy for their sponsorship! Check out CrimeJuicy Cocktail Hour podcast wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1595779 _______________ Music: Breaktime by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3457-breaktime License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Secret of Tiki Island Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Breaktime by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3457-breaktime License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Mark Gribben. Malefactor’s Register. http://malefactorsregister.com/wp/nightclub-girl-in-a-curfew-town/ Wikipedia. Perry, OH. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry,_Ohio#Demographics. Gene Malin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Malin Mark Gilson. “The Historic Nursery Belt of Lake County.” Gardenopolis Cleveland. https://www.gardenopoliscleveland.org/2018/06/the-historic-nursery-belt-of-lake-county-part-1/ Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/west-velma.htm Richard Raponi. Cleveland Historical. https://clevelandhistorical.org/index.php/files/show/1879 Sarah Pruitt. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/gay-culture-roaring-twenties-prohibition Natalie Zarrelli. Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-the-early-20th-century-america-was-awash-in-incredible-queer-nightlife Cindy. Scandals and Sweets. https://scandalsandsweets.com/velma-west-iron-flapper-a-sad-ending-to-a-sad-life/ Mark J. Price. Beacon Journal. https://www.beaconjournal.com/article/20140622/news/306229547 Newspapers.com: Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, Brownsville Herald, News-Journal, The Circleville Herald, Times Herald https://www.newspapers.com/search/#query=%22edward+west%22&p_province=us-oh&dr_year=1926-1927 LOC: Brownsville Herald. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86063730/1927-12-26/ed-1/seq-6/#date1=1926&index=0&rows=20&words=Velma+West&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1928&proxtext=%22velma+west%22&y=10&x=11&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/west-velma.htm  

In our second episode, we discuss what's on tap for downtown Akron in 2021 as the city transitions out of the pandemic. We are joined by Suzie Graham, president and CEO of Downtown Akron Partnership, and Beacon Journal reporter James Mackinnon.  The Now You Know Akron podcast is brought to you by the journalists of the Akron Beacon Journal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debut episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast brought to you by the journalists of the Akron Beacon Journal and BeaconJournal.com.  In our first edition, we explore housing issues in Akron as reported recently in the ongoing Home in Akron series from the Akron Media Collaborative, including the Beacon Journal, Devil Strip, News 5 Cleveland, WKSU and Reveal — The Center for Investigative Reporting. We’ll also discuss this new podcast with Akron Beacon Journal Editor Mike Shearer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Guard fired on Kent State College students who were peaceably gathering on May 4, 1970. Four students died, nine were wounded. Today I talk to a local reporter by the name of Robert Giles who worked at the Beacon Journal in nearby Akron, Ohio. The owner of the paper had a dictum: "Get the truth and print it." And that's what Robert and others at the paper did which resulted in them exposing extensive government lies and winning a Pulitzer Prize. In this interview, Robert discusses what they were faced with in bringing forth the truth. To watch the video of this interview go to this link on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyu88w8yhYQ Produced by Tracey Andruscavage.

It was immediately known that there had been deaths, but the initial report was that the deaths were of Guardsmen, based on a misunderstanding by a United Press International reporter,” Alex Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist writes in the foreword to my guest's book. “That wrong information was circulated instantly throughout the nation by other newspapers. The Beacon Journal's reporter on the scene said it was four students who had been killed. The issue was fraught, as one version of events had the students firing on the Guardsmen. But the editors went with their own reporter's version of truth. They stood virtually alone, and risked ridicule if not contempt. But they were correct.” Please join us Thursday when we explore: What is the role of truth in the media? Can you trust the news you're seeing and hearing? If not, how do you equip yourself with the information you need? Why is journalism, especially local journalism, so important to the survival of our democracy?

When Truth Mattered is a gripping, authoritative account of a young editor and his staff painstakingly pursuing the truth of the Kent State shootings on May 4, 1970 – a tragedy that has haunted the nation for 50 years and significantly changed the debate about the Vietnam War.The editor, Robert Giles, takes you inside the turmoil and drama of the Akron Beacon Journal newsroom on that fateful day, and on campus at Kent State University, a Midwestern college under siege. The heart-pounding story captures the flash of National Guard rifles, the bloody aftermath of four students killed and nine wounded, and the stress of reporters hurrying to sort fact from fiction for a horrified world wanting to know “what” and “why.”The Beacon Journal’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage created a truthful narrative that has stood unchallenged and unchanged for five decades. It also provides an urgent lesson for today: What is the role of truth in media? Can you trust the news that you’re hearing and seeing? If not, how do you equip yourself? When Truth Mattered shows how journalism was done right … and how those standards must still be applied today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author/journalist Mark Dawidziak who has written several books on television (he was the longtime TV critic/columnist for the Beacon Journal and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mark has written iconic books such as the ColumboPhiles, Twilight Zone, Kolchak:The Night Stalker, Shawshank Redemption, along with books on Mark Twain and others. He tells great stories about how he befriended Peter Falk and became his creative consumer on Columbo. It is a fascinating podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RickLertzman/support

Billboard UpdateI had previously mentioned the billboard for Route 8, but the city was blocking it? At-large Councilwoman Linda Omobien and Ward 4 representative Russ Neal voted in favor of the billboard construction, which was defeated. James Hardy, deputy mayor for integrated development, said his staff would reach out to offer assistance to the business owner, who has previously told the Beacon Journal that the city doesn't care about him. Ohio Bill Puts the Ownership on DoctorsA new Ohio bill seeks to restrict gender identity medical treatments for transgender youths by penalizing the doctors who prescribe them. Republican Reps. Ron Hood of Ashville and Bill Dean of Xenia plan to introduce the “Protect Vulnerable Children Act” this week. Physicians could be charged with a third-degree felony for attempting therapeutic or surgical procedures intended to alter the gender of someone under age 18. Parents could also file civil lawsuits against physicians for providing treatment. LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Ohio plans to fight the legislation until the end of the session Beloved Morning Man Stan Piatt Dies at 68For 35 years Piatt reveled in anchoring a morning comedy show on radio station WNIR (100.1-FM), bringing laughter to thousands of Greater Akron listeners by utilizing a quirky cast of regular callers and his own relentless sense of humor. Goodyear Had a Poor 2019Goodyear ended 2019 with large losses for the fourth quarter and the full year, sending its shares plunging on Tuesday. The company did well in the United States but faces a challenging global environment and as a result, will continue to focus on cost control and working capital management, its top executive said. The Akron tire maker on Tuesday said it lost $392 million, or $1.68 per share, on revenue of $3.7 billion for the fourth quarter ending. Dec. 31. That compares to a profit of $110 million, or 47 cents per share, on revenue of nearly $3.9 billion a year ago. The Akron Airport is Closing One RunwayThere are two runways at what used to be known as Akron Fulton airport (now Akron Executive Airport) and one runway is going to be closed so that more development of the land can take place. Today, AKR services around 20,000 flights annually, including flights by pilots in training. The passengers on incoming and outgoing flights range from corporate employees to athletes to celebrities, many of whom include PGA golfers and country musicians. Children's Hospital utilizes the airport as a base for dispatching their helicopter and an ambulance. Lee Brice, Caroline Jones, and Bill Engvall at the Civic Next WeekBrice and Jones will bring their country music together on February 22nd, and Bill Engall will bring his stand up comedy on the 28th. For more information see https://www.akroncivic.com/ Start Your PodcastCheck out the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com (www.schoolofpodcasting.com) Support this podcast ( http://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

Canton Police Bust A Bunch PervsKudos for the Beacon Journal for listing their names. For those who are fans of the Game of Thrones television show, "SHAME, SHAME, SHAME..." Route 8 Billboard BattleAhead of a $125 million project to replace the state Route 8 bridge, the Ohio Department of Transportation bought and demolished the plumbing and trucking businesses below it. But the neighboring two car garage at Duane's Auto Body, which Duane Bartoe has owned and operated for six years on East North Street, wasn't so lucky. Bartoe got no state offer to sell, which he would have used to relocate his Akron business. Instead, he said the state warned him that the bridge work would probably close the road outside his garage for the next five years. It's kind of hard to fix cars when you can't get to the garage. So he's looking to lease his property to Conteers LLC, a Sidney, Ohio, company that operates billboards. This would be very tall and end up being 55 feet above the bridge. “My first and foremost concern is the business owner,” said Councilwoman Tara Samples, one of the few at City Hall to show support for the billboard request in her ward. “He's been down there for a long time. He's watched a lot of the businesses around him get bought up or close. He's really down there by himself.” Any billboard requires a conditional use permit in Akron. And the city, so far, has rejected Conteers' permit request. Councilman Jeff Fusco, who chairs the Planning Committee, said he will ask colleagues if they have all the information they need to vote Monday. City officials say the billboard would be an unwanted and aesthetically displeasing distraction for drivers, as well as too tall for normal consideration. My favorite is it will block the view of a few trees and a looking into the Juvenile detention center. According the Beacon Journal, "Mayor Dan Horrigan's planning staff, “which remains decisively opposed to the proposed use,” reiterated these concerns in recommending that Council also reject the billboard permit, which the state has separately approved." Kevin Wasie runs Exactly Real Estate on main Main Street. He's excited about construction and revitalization in downtown Akron, but he's troubled by the lack of opportunity to advertise his small business. According to Kevin if you want on a billboard its almost a monopoly as all the billboards are run by two companies. “There were so many events that I didn't even know about,” Wasie told the council Monday about moving back to the area. “And I think that so many people outside of Akron don't even know about so much of the great stuff going on down here that you guys are all a part of putting together …” “In my opinion,” he continued, “this should not be a question of whether we should or should not allow the billboard. The question should be how do we get more companies like Conteers investing in our community and how do we get more megaphones to tell our stories so people really know who we are.” The lawyer for the billboard company said it would obstruct 'only five to 10 trees.“ Support The Show Buy me " a coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson) " Support this podcast ( http://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

Stan Hywet Hall and Garden and the Akron Zoo are having Job fairs the weekend of February 8th. Stan Hywet Website (https://www.stanhywet.org/careers) Akron Zoo Website (https://www.akronzoo.org/employment) JC Penny is Leaving Chapel HillIt has been announced that JC Penny will be leaving Chapel Hill mall April 24th Homicide UpdateThe man has been identified as Bradley Harvey, 33, of Akron. Chief Investigator Gary Guenther said the preliminary cause of death was gunshot wounds to the head and neck. Akron Police Lt. Michael Miller said Harvey was found shot inside a parked car in the 1000 block of Winton Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. He said on Thursday that there are no witnesses or suspects. Miller said Friday that the investigation is ongoing. The Beacon Journal has created an interactive map to track homicides in Akron (https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=19rNiGBm0Sl1YVkAxmW8V59XFjTnyLeQN) . As of Jan. 31, there have been four, per information from Akron police. Senator Rob Portman Votes No WitnessesThe Senator has stated he will vote to acquit President Trump. Entertainment NewsDancing with Stars Tour Comes to the Civic The tour delivers a spectacular night of dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, with more surprise casting to be announced. More information (https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/177) Suzanne Westenhoefer w/ Brooke Cartus February 7th No one ever accused Suzanne of being subtle, not the shuttle driver who took her to the airport, the woman she was in line with at the grocery store yesterday and certainly not her audiences. Subtle, she is not. More Information (https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/207) Rocky Horror Picture Show February 7th - Kent Stage Door open at 11 with the show starting at midnight. More Information (https://www.thekentstage.com/e/rocky-horror-picture-show-91809427469/) Support the Show Buy Dave a Coffee (buymeacoffee.com/davejackson) and help pay for bandwidth, studio expenses and more. Tell Your Friends About the Akron Podcast! Support this podcast ( http://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

A 22-year-old Akron man was killed in an apparent wrong-way crash Wednesday night on state Route 8 near Bailey Road in Cuyahoga Falls. The accident was reported in the southbound lanes at 11:25 p.m. and involved two cars and a tractor-trailer. Witnesses told Beacon Journal partner News 5 Cleveland that they spotted a white car heading in the wrong direction near the Broad Boulevard interchange. The driver of that car, they said, was killed in the crash. Cuyahoga Falls police identified Tyler M. Williams as the man killed in the crash. A news release did not specify how the accident occurred or which driver was responsible. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Beacon Journal sports editor Scot Fagerstom joins Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich this week to talk about the major coaching shakeups for the Cleveland Browns and why you shouldn't expect to see an upset against the Chiefs. 

David Giffels is a former newspaper reporter who wrote the book “The Hard Way on Purpose: Essays and Dispatches from the Rust Belt.” Giffels, who grew up and has lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio, writes about the city’s despair and destruction as the rubber industry moved out, as well as Akron’s resurgence. He writes about bowling, rock n roll, thrift stores and sports in a smart and funny way. Giffels was once a reporter and columnist at the Akron Beacon Journal. While at the Beacon Journal, he worked alongside Chuck Klosterman and Michael Weinreb. Now Giffels is an assistant professor of English at the University of Akron. He’s also the author of “All the Way Home,” which won the Ohioana Book Award. His writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Beacon Journal, Grantland, and many other publications.

Note: This story is part of Your Vote Ohio, a political collaboration of WKSU, the Beacon Journal and other media in Ohio focused on reshaping politics and political coverage in Ohio this election year.

Note: This story is part of Your Vote Ohio, a political collaboration of WKSU , the Beacon Journal and other media in Ohio focused on reshaping politics and political coverage in Ohio this election year. Hillary Clinton and her PACs have reserved $91 million in TV ad buys in Ohio and six other swing states. Rob Portman just reserved $15 million worth of TV and on-line advertising for his senatorial battle against Ted Strickland. So Ohioans are pretty much guaranteed to be inundated with political ads from the summer through the fall. WKSU’s M.L. Schultze spoke with a political scientist about ways people can sort out the emotions and factual claims – and challenge their own biases. Peeling back the layers of political ads Travis Ridout – the co-author of the “The Persuasive Power of Campaign Advertising” – says consumers should begin their examination of political ads with a simple question: Who paid for it? “Is it coming from everyday citizens? Is it coming from a couple of

Political campaigning and ads are getting more personal than ever, thanks to big data. In Ohio, the Senate campaigns of Rob Portman and Ted Strickland have volunteers whose job is to go door-to-door with iPads and collect data that will be used to create ads specifically targeting you this fall. The Beacon Journal’s Doug Livingston has been researching big data's role in political ads. He says the way campaigns approach voters has become even more tech-savvy and intimate this election year. The roots of big data Livington says the emergence of big data in campaigning started about 10 years ago, when former Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean said each state needed to build a unified strategy at the grassroots level. That led to state parties developing and maintaining voter files by compiling a sketch of all the likely Democratic and swing voters with information about how they behave and how they’ve voted in the past. "It’s much more than what you can download from the secretary

Episode 475 Trevor Bauer is a real-live major-league baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, in conversation with August Fagerstrom. Don’t hesitate to read Fagerstrom’s companion piece at the Beacon Journal. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]