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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The CVS on Copley Road in West Akron is set to close on April 9, with prescriptions moving to the Wallhaven location, amidst a wider trend of pharmacy closures in the area. Akron Beacon Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency pavement repairs will cause I-76 near Akron to have lane closures and complete closures at times from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. Akron Beacon Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Akron Police released bodycam footage of a fatal shooting incident involving officers and 39-year-old Marcus Smith after a confrontation over a stolen car. iHeartMedia
- ➤ A 22-year-old woman was charged with felonious assault following a Sunday shooting in Ellet, stemming from an argument over a shared driveway, resulting in one non-life-threatening injury. Akron Beacon Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Akron and Cleveland decrease, marking a local downward trend against the national average. WKYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Akron City Council voted against funding a $640,000 review of the police department's use-of-force policies advocated by Mayor Shammas Malik, citing cost concerns amid broader fiscal constraints. Signal Akron
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ten Akron-area teams advance in the 2024-25 OHSAA girls basketball tournament, with regional semifinals and finals scheduled this week leading to the state finals in March. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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Northwest Akron Speculative Fiction Group Meeting
This event invites speculative fiction enthusiasts to engage in discussions about a selected pre-read title at the Northwest Akron Branch Library.
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March to Victory Youth Basketball Classic
The March to Victory Classic is a youth basketball tournament for boys in grades 3-8 and girls in grades 4-8 held in Akron, Ohio, featuring competitive play and opportunities for recognition.
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Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
A vibrant spring show featuring local artists and crafters selling handmade items, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Cleveland Kids Book Bank.
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Art Exploration for Children
This event invites children to explore various art techniques while minimizing mess, held monthly at the Northwest Akron Branch Library.
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