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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron Firefighters battled a fire at Akron Ellet CSC Fieldhouse on Tuesday that destroyed all the new weight room equipment bought with funds raised—Brook Park Recreation Center opened at noon on March 26 and will open again today to start demolition. News 5 Cleveland
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A jury on Wednesday found Akron tax preparer Mustafa Diab guilty of fraudulently using his clients’ information to take $700K in COVID-19 relief funds—money intended for struggling businesses and the unemployed during the pandemic. Cleveland.com
- ➤ On March 25, Akron police executed a search warrant at a home on Johnston Street and arrested 29-year-old Paul Messenger — who faces charges for firearms violations and drug trafficking — after finding several guns, drugs, cash; he was held in Summit County Jail and was scheduled for arraignment yesterday. Cleveland 19 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rankin Elementary School in West Akron closed in 2012 and is being demolished after standing for a century—marking the end of its long history in the community. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Akron police officers started new ICAT training to learn how to use empathy and open talk to calm tense situations—patrol officers began the training yesterday, cadets will train this summer and detectives by year-end. News 5 Cleveland
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a voluntary recall of about 29,541 pounds of Chomps Original Beef and Turkey Sticks by Idaho Smokehouse Partners after two consumer complaints found metal pieces in the product—Costco customers in Ohio and 21 other states are urged to return the items for a refund. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cavaliers ended a road trip with a 122—111 win over the Trail Blazers as Darius Garland led with 27 points. They remain first in the East—set to play the Spurs tomorrow night. iHeartMedia
- ➤ Akron native Jonny Marshall, a Firestone graduate and SEC champion, is competing in the NCAA Division I men’s swimming meet at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. He is the No. 1 seed in three events (100-yard backstroke, 200 backstroke, and 400 medley relay) as he races under coach Anthony Nesty. Akron Beacon Journal
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Jackson Dean Concert
7-9 p.m. | The Dusty Armadillo | Ticket prices vary | Experience a night of live music with Jackson Dean in Rootstown.
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Monthly Tabletop Role Playing Game Club
2-4 p.m. | Northwest Akron Branch Library | Free entry | Engage in creative storytelling and strategic gameplay with fellow tabletop enthusiasts.
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Akron Open Door AA Meeting
7:30-8:30 p.m. — 610 W Exchange St, Akron, OH — Free entry — Discover local resources and support for alcohol addiction in a welcoming environment.
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Open House at 1386 Briarhill Drive
4:30-6:00 p.m. — 1386 Briarhill Drive — Free entry — Explore this charming four-bedroom Colonial surrounded by nature before the auction.
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
6-7 p.m. | Northwest Akron Branch Library | Free entry | Participate in shaping library programs and events for teens in your community.
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WRA Varsity Baseball Game
5-6:45 p.m. — Firestone Community Learning Center — Free entry — Watch a thrilling non-conference baseball matchup between Firestone and Western Reserve Academy.
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April 2025 Live Music Night: Crossbreeze
2-4:30 p.m. — Prime Vine Winery — No cover charge — Experience CrossBreeze bringing the essence of the '60s and '70s to life with classic oldies and captivating originals.
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The Labra Brothers with Marc Lee Shannon and The MOB Trio
7-11 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of high-energy Latin funk and soulful storytelling from local music legends.
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An Evening With David Sedaris
7-8:30 p.m. — Akron Civic Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a night filled with laughter and insights from the acclaimed humorist David Sedaris.
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Center for Immersive Leadership Breakfast
7:30-9 a.m. — John S. Knight Center — Cost varies — Energize your morning with breakfast and inspiring stories from transformational leaders who are shaping our community.
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