In anticipation of the LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers victory celebration at Lock 3 in Akron Thursday night, the Beacon Journal and Ohio.com will be monitoring developments.
Here’s the latest updates:
10:50 a.m.: The Barley House — a bar-restaurant located next to Lock 3 — is preparing for a big night. Workers were busy Thursday morning putting up “Welcome Cavaliers Fans” signs.
Owner/manager Brad Markle watched the Cleveland celebration Wednesday and marveled that an estimated 1.3 million people showed up. It also got him thinking. He ordered extra beer, determined not to run out.
“I think it’s going to be bigger than St.