Akron Beacon Journal

Zippy creator on how he made the iconic mascot beaconjournal.com/videos/news/20…

James "Jimmy" Gracey was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity Alpha Phi chapter at University of Alabama. beaconjournal.com/story/news/nat…

What is an Akron Zip? Why is their mascot a kangaroo? beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

Grind just starting for area athletes at NCAA National Wrestling Championships beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

Penn State looking like the team champion after Day 1 of Nationals beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

Zippy’s original artist looks back on creation of Akron icon beaconjournal.com/story/news/202…

Hoban boys basketball coach reflects on OHSAA state semifinal appearance beaconjournal.com/videos/sports/…

Cleveland Guardians 2026 Opening Day roster projection 3.0 beaconjournal.com/story/sports/m…

Zips coach John Groce has established himself as Akron legend | Opinion beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

Latto announce her pregnancy on a post on Instagram, and when her next album, "Big Mama," will release. beaconjournal.com/story/entertai…

MaKenzie Grant, Arri Caporaletti are March 9-15 Akron-Area Athletes of Week beaconjournal.com/story/sports/h…

The Village of Hiram has advertised it is hiring a new chief for its Fire Department, just weeks after leadership resigned. beaconjournal.com/story/news/loc…

Opinion: Join in on weekly chats with new newsletter, The Middle Ground | Opinion beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/…

Hoban boys basketball stars vow to return to OHSAA state tournament beaconjournal.com/story/sports/h…

The Buckeyes also playing with the memory of last season’s overtime loss to Wisconsin in the national championship in the back of their minds. beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

Ohio State senior guard Chance Gray's steady improvement could play a key role in her goal of getting the Buckeyes to the Sweet 16. beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

Photos: Students attend groundbreaking for Pfeiffer and Miller South beaconjournal.com/picture-galler…

Akron heads into NCAA Tournament with walk-on starter Zach Halligan beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

No. 19 Ohio State men’s hockey, a No. 5 seed, will face No. 1 Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament final. beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…

No. 1 Ohio State women's hockey faces No. 5 Northeastern in the Frozen Four. Find out how to watch the game. beaconjournal.com/story/sports/c…