Akron Beacon Journal building

In a unanimous vote this week, the five-member body recognized the historic significance of the former home of the Akron Beacon Journal and the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain. The owners can appeal to city council as a next step.

The owners of the historic building want to replace it with a parking lot. Akron's next mayor could play a key role in its future.

Gov. Mike DeWine issued 14 line-item vetoes in the new state budget; a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish minimum staffing levels for care for Ohio’s nursing homes is one step closer to making the ballot; the Akron Beacon Journal Building is among projects receiving historic preservation state tax credits; and more stories.