Good morning, Akron.

Local communities are hosting 9/11 memorial events to honor victims and first responders (including a stair climb at InfoCision Stadium and candle lighting at Tallmadge Circle) with ceremonies planned on Sept.

11 and through Sept. 13 in cities including Barberton, Stow, and Medina.

Today, tenants in Akron apartments reported a sewage backup that disrupted service; building management is working to repair the issue and clean affected areas.

Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest runs Sept.

10 — 12 downtown, with Gerald Albright and Althea René headlining the Lock 3 show on Sept. 12 while free performances are held at other local venues.

Attorney Tim Misny will discuss his new book (The Misny Method) at the main Akron-Summit County Public Library auditorium on Monday, Sept.

21 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Jim Kukral will moderate the conversation and Q&A session with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Akron Society of Artists is celebrating its 95th anniversary with a special exhibit at the Akron History Center (172 S.

Main St) that displays paintings, photos, memorabilia and a Mercury spacesuit model; an opening reception is held today from 5 to 7 p.m. with free admission.

Hudson’s principal Sianez Johnson was named Ohio High School Assistant Principal of the Year, Kenneth Cheatham was appointed to Barberton’s school board to fill Jason Slater’s term + Akron superintendent David W.

James joined UA’s Board; Revere schools will host ParentEd Talks starting Sept. 22 at the high school auditorium.

Akron Public Schools closed East Community Learning Center (formerly East High) today after vandals damaged its chillers, preventing proper cooling; a temporary unit will be installed and all school and after-school activities are canceled.

Ohio delayed a rule that would bar SNAP recipients from buying sugary drinks starting Oct.

1. The USDA asked for the pause (to gather public comment) after a federal judge ruled similar measures in other states lacked proper notice.

NAMIWalks Summit County will hold a mental health fundraising 5K walk on Sept.

19 at the University of Akron’s Stile Athletics Field House. Participants will check in at 8:30 a.m. and start walking at 10 a.m. as free food and family activities support vital mental health services.

Construction begins today on the old YWCA building at 146 S.

High St., which will be transformed into 115 market-rate apartments for completion in January as residents move in spring; the $37M project preserves historic features and sparks a series of downtown conversions.