GOODYEAR, Ariz.: The Cleveland Indians have claimed infielder Anderson Hernandez off waivers from the New York Mets.

COLUMBUS: Ohio's top transportation official is defending a plan to restore passenger train service in the state, saying the project can be completed with its budgeted $400 million in federal stimulus funds.

CINCINNATI: A jury in Cincinnati has recommended the death penalty for an Ohio man convicted of killing two teenage girls and burning their bodies.

Akron police are investigating a shooting at the corner of East Exchange and Brown Streets.

The volunteer banquet for the Akron Public Schools took time to acknowledge those who dedicate their free hours to bettering the lives of students in the district.

The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce will offer a helping hand to the struggling All-American Soap Box Derby.

Dogs and their owners have been chomping at the bit for Stow's dog park to open. And today, the anticipation is over. Bow Wow Beach Dog Park is officially open.

A proposed consolidation of the Akron and Summit County Health Departments shouldn't affect the city's operating statutes.

The Chevrolet dealership operated by Ron Marhofer in Stow has a new lease on life, thanks to the internet.

Akron Police are investigating two stabbings that happened last night around 9.

An Ohio judge has learned that a colleague allowed a newspaper reporter to see a psychiatric evaluation on a Cleveland man accused of killing 11 women.

The City of Akron and the Civil Service Personnel Association have been unable to reach agreement on wage reopener negotiations.

Liberal Rep. Dennis Kucinich says he will support President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill when the House considers it.