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Gov. Mike DeWine has allowed dyed diesel fuel to be used on Ohio public roads after signing an executive order on Oct. 21. Here's what to know. beaconjournal.com/story/busi…

DeWine order permits red dye diesel on Ohio roads

Gov. Mike DeWine has allowed dyed diesel fuel to be used on Ohio public roads after signing an executive order on Oct. 21. Here's what to know.

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Ohio's winter could be greatly impacted by El Niño, which could affect the state's snowiest month and the average snowfall totals. beaconjournal.com/story/weat…

How El Niño could impact Ohio snowfall this winter

Ohio's winter could be greatly impacted by El Niño, which could affect the state's snowiest month and the average snowfall totals.

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Starbucks' Halloween menu items debut on Oct. 22. Here are the new spooky treats. beaconjournal.com/story/mone…

Starbucks releases new treats, merch for Halloween season

Starbucks' Halloween menu items debut on Oct. 22. Here are the new spooky treats.

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A Northern Kentucky favorite landed in Yelp's top 25 Mexican food spots in the U.S. and Canada. Here's where it is. beaconjournal.com/story/ente…

This Cincinnati-area restaurant a top 100 Mexican food spot on Yelp list

A Northern Kentucky favorite landed in Yelp's top 25 Mexican food spots in the U.S. and Canada. Here's where it is.

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Photos: Family of Bistro on Main's late owner, Aaron Ruggles and his legacy beaconjournal.com/picture-ga…

Family of Bistro on Main's late owner, Aaron Ruggles and his legacy

Cathy Tribuzzo talks about her late son, Aaron Ruggles, and his legacy at his restaurant, Bistro on Main, in Kent on Oct. 20, 2026.

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State report details Cedar Point Millennium Force coaster mishap beaconjournal.com/story/news…

State report details Cedar Point Millennium Force coaster mishap

A part fell off Cedar Point's Millennium Force coaster prompting state inspection and multiple ordered required repairs.

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Powerball ticket sold in Ohio wins $2 million. See Oct. 21 numbers beaconjournal.com/story/news…

Powerball ticket sold in Ohio wins $2 million. See Oct. 21 numbers

Did anyone win the $639 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026? Check the numbers.

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Didn't win Powerball or Mega Millions? The Ohio Lottery offers several games paying out daily. Read on to see yesterday's numbers. beaconjournal.com/story/news…

Ohio Lottery, Powerball winning numbers Oct. 21, 2026. Did anyone win?

Feeling lucky? Check out the Ohio Lottery drawing results from Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

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Bistro on Main has closed, but the Kent site will remain a restaurant if the owners can find the right buyer, they said. beaconjournal.com/story/life…

Bistro on Main owners seek buyer who will be true to restaurant roots

Bistro on Main has closed, but the Kent site will remain a restaurant if the owners can find the right buyer, they said.

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Akron school safety director suspended for 3 days, returns to work beaconjournal.com/story/news…

Akron school safety director suspended for 3 days, returns to work

Akron Public Schools' safety and security director returned to work after roughly seven weeks of paid leave and a three-day unpaid suspension.

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Cuyahoga Falls voters to weigh school tax levy on Nov. 3 ballot beaconjournal.com/story/news…

Cuyahoga Falls voters to weigh school tax levy on Nov. 3 ballot

Cuyahoga Falls City Schools is one of five Summit County districts with a tax issue on the Nov. 3 election ballot. Here's what it's seeking and why.

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These Akron-area high school soccer teams could make OHSAA tournament runs beaconjournal.com/story/spor…

These Akron-area high school soccer teams could make OHSAA tournament runs

The Hudson girls soccer team to the state finals in 2025. Here are 5 Greater Akron teams from each gender that can do it in 2026.

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What to know about the 2026 OHSAA girls volleyball tournament beaconjournal.com/story/spor…

What to know about the 2026 OHSAA girls volleyball tournament

A breakdown of what to know about Greater Akron teams in the OHSAA girls volleyball tournament.

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Cavs 2026-27 season preview, record predictions, starting lineup, TV info beaconjournal.com/story/spor…

Cavs 2026-27 season preview, record predictions, starting lineup, TV info

The Cavaliers are opening the 2026-27 regular season on the road against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. Catch up with this Cavs refresher.

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Browns center Elgton Jenkins faces a college friend against Titans beaconjournal.com/story/spor…

Browns center Elgton Jenkins faces a college friend against Titans

Browns center Elgton Jenkins and Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons were teammates at Mississippi State. They'll be opponents on Oct. 25.

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Guardians 2027 offseason primer, extension candidates, free agents beaconjournal.com/story/spor…

Guardians 2027 offseason primer, extension candidates, free agents

After their crushing loss in the ALCS, the Guardians enter an uncertain offseason with MLB's labor situation. Here's everything you need to know.

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8 Northeast Ohio girls were abducted in the '80s. Can DNA give answers? beaconjournal.com/story/news…

8 Northeast Ohio girls were abducted in the '80s. Can DNA give answers?

Debbie Smith, 10, was abducted while attending a carnival in downtown Massillon in 1983. Her decomposed remains were found three months later.

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Ohio high school football 2026 | Greater Akron rankings heading into Week 10 beaconjournal.com/story/spor…

Ohio high school football 2026 | Greater Akron rankings heading into Week 10

You want chaos? You've got chaos. The Greater Akron Week 10 high school football power rankings are nothing like Week 9. It's insanity.

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Trusted Akron roofers for repairs and replacements beaconjournal.com/story/mone…

Trusted Akron roofers for repairs and replacements

Connect with vetted Akron roofing contractors experienced in repairs, replacements and cold weather roofing systems.

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This home near Cleveland looks like a miniature English castle, and the price recently dropped to $550,000. Here's a look inside. beaconjournal.com/story/life…

This Ohio castle house on the market for $550,000. Take a look inside

This "miniature English castle" just got a price cut and new attention. Here's a look inside.

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