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Friday, February 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Akron Snow and Ice Operation Center has effectively managed snow and ice this winter with enhanced pretreatment systems and a snowplow tracking tool, despite the season's constant small snowfall events. Akron.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Akron police cruiser, going nearly 70 mph and violating department speed policy, struck a Kia, leading to hospitalizations and raising questions about adherence to safety directives. Signal Akron
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals arrested Oturiana Germany, the suspect in a Barberton apartment shooting, alongside Oturi Germany, accused of a separate murder in Cleveland, ensuring the safety of the community by taking two individuals and firearms off the streets. WKYC
- ➤ Three Akron Police Department officers were placed on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting incident with a suspect who fired at them during a traffic stop. Akron.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron Soul Train's gallery event on Feb. 28 will showcase three artists-in-residence, featuring diverse works exploring themes of grief, human existence, and a unique audiovisual representation of a solar eclipse. Akron.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Ohio food banks face uncertainty with both potential federal and state funding cuts, impacting the resources essential for addressing community hunger. News 5 Cleveland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Investigations were launched after a temporary staff member at Hyre Community Learning Center inadvertently brought a firearm to school, with no injuries reported. iHeartMedia
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An independent report criticized an Akron Police officer's excessive use of force during a 2024 traffic stop involving twin brothers. iHeartMedia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beacon Journal sports writer George M. Thomas shares his challenging journey from enduring hemodialysis to receiving a kidney transplant, transforming his health and perspective on life. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron extends its winning streak to 14 games in MAC play with a 73-63 win over Northern Illinois, and Enrique Freeman's number is retired. WKYC
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Heart & Sole 5K: Two for the Road Team Competition
This unique 5K event features both team and individual competitions, allowing participants to compete in pairs while running together and combining their times for team awards across various categories.
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Outback Ray's Amazing Animal Show
This family-friendly event showcases a variety of amazing animals in an engaging performance at the Akron Civic Theatre.
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Develop Your Writing Skills at the Joy of Writing Workshop
This event encourages individuals to improve their writing abilities in a supportive group setting, focusing on personal storytelling and creative expression.
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Presentation on Preparing for the Total Lunar Eclipse
This presentation at Richfield Fellowship Hall will discuss how to prepare for the Total Lunar Eclipse occurring in March 2025, following a discussion of notable astronomical events from 2024.
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Family Story Time: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Children can bring their stuffed animals to the library for a fun hour of stories, songs, and dance, while discovering what happens in the library after hours.
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Live Music with Aaron Stanley at Maize Valley Winery
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Aaron Stanley, showcasing a variety of cover tunes from the 70s to the present in a heated, enclosed pavilion.
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The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Experience a magical on-ice adaptation of the classic story of Dorothy and her journey through Oz, featuring beloved characters and breathtaking performances.
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Pajama Storytime at Northwest Akron Branch Library
Families with young children are invited to enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement to build early literacy skills.
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3rd Annual Meet the Maker Mixer
This event features culinary tastings from local food entrepreneurs, fundraising for a commercial kitchen hood, and networking opportunities within the community.
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A Time to Play: Engaging Learning Through Play
This event at the Northwest Akron Branch Library invites young children and their caregivers to explore learning through play while fostering community connections.
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