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The cause of death for former Kentucky football player Ben Christman, who died in Las Vegas last week, has been revealed.

Edwin Ede was born in Dobwalls and baptised in the Wesleyan Methodist Church, Barn Street, Liskeard, on June 25, 1851. His ...

Smith, the 39-year-old man who was shot and killed by Akron police on Monday morning ... his sister shared in a statement with the Beacon Journal on Wednesday. Smith's sister, Ashley Ivory ...

UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman told the team he had chest pains the day before he died, according to a police report.

A reader makes a case for concrete barriers from Uhler Avenue to Memorial Parkway so pedestrians can access the Towpath Trail safely.

The Beacon Journal is launching its “Five Questions ... features a University of Akron graduate who is now a basketball communications coordinator with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Devynne Booker ...

UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman hadn't shown up and wasn't answering their calls. Since his high school days in ...

In recent days, the Akron Beacon Journal has reported on Mr. Smith’s life and his struggles with mental health. I want to acknowledge these challenges and share my condolences to his family members.

Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @pwilliamsOH.