Scene & Heard

Small private schools like Notre Dame College learn to be aggressive, b-e-aggressive.

An Akron group’s attack on campaign financing meets its match at the mayor’s office.

After a scrape with the law, Terry Barbu unveils his latest pleasure dome.

One word killed Keith Dambrot’s college coaching career, but he was born again in Akron.

Councilwoman Susan Straub never backs away from a fight — even when it hurts.

Known as the mayor’s hatchet man, Louis Erste found the blade turned on him.

The once relevant Black Shield attempts to rise again from the ruins.

Woman loses 200 pounds and gains tons of admirers.

The fight over a psych program gives a black eye to Chagrin Falls.

‘Citizens’ group’ braying for legal reform is really a front for big tobacco.

Meet Al Bailey: Survivor, child politician.