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44 E Exchange St

Akron, OH 44308

+1 (330) 996-3000

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The Akron Beacon Journal provides news and information to residents of Akron, Ohio, and the surrounding area. The newspaper averages 54 pages daily and 112 pages on Sunday. It has a circulation of more than 142,000 daily and 188,000 for its Sunday edition. It has received four Pulitzers, including the 1994 Gold Medal for Meritorious Public Service. It has also won more than a dozen national awards for reporting, editing and design. The paper is one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in Summit County, Ohio. Its roots trace back to 1839 with the founding of The Summit Beacon. The Summit Beacon merged with the Akron Evening Journal in 1897. The newspaper was acquired by Knight-Ridder in 1903 and has recently been acquired by The McClatchy Company.

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Don C.

6/16/2023

Once again this morning, 06/15/2023 the paper was delivered to the driveway apron, sidewalk. Why can't the paper be delivered to my porch?

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Mary T.

10/1/2024

I have called six times to get my mom her refund and it's always excuses and seven to ten more days. This has been going on since May of 2024. Still have not received it back. Unacceptable and...

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Susan M.

7/9/2024

Home delivery not ADA friendly. Asked that paper be delivered to front porch as opposed to street side box because my 93 year old mom fell several times trying to get the paper. I should note the...

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David H.

2/20/2023

Horrid customer service. I have been a customer for the BJ since 1973. Knight Newspapers was A+. Knight-Ridder was A-. Black Press service was B+. Gatehouse slipped to C-. Gannett is below...

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SheilaP P.

12/27/2022

Akron Beacon journal was a great paper at one- time but they have changed so much in customer service and delivery. We all know if it's bad weather, you should put in a plastic bag for your...

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