Good morning, Akron.

The Medina County Sheriff's Office is investigating a motorcycle crash at the intersection of State Route 18 and State Road in Sharon Township that killed 25-year-old Jacob King at 7:15 p.m. and injured his 23-year-old passenger as well as a 41-year-old SUV driver—alcohol and drugs are not suspected.

Pav's Creamery is now selling a new ice cream parfait inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar at its five Summit County locations.

The parfait has layers of roasted kataifi, pistachio butter, and chocolate frozen custard along with strawberries, hot fudge, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry—over 1,500 have been sold in a week and each store receives a daily 20-pound kataifi shipment.

Two Akron tax preparers were found guilty of filing fraudulent pandemic relief claims that stole over $1.2M from government programs; Diab is scheduled for sentencing on July 28 and Robinson on June 23 — both face up to 30 years in prison.

A 37-year-old Akron man was sentenced to 29 years in prison for trafficking meth as federal officials said he ran his operation from his apartment that supplied drugs to Summit and Portage counties—he received his supply from Georgia sources linked to La Mara Salvatrucha.

Vintage photos show historic images from downtown Akron’s old Quaker Oats factory and the later Quaker Square, capturing workers, grain elevators and changes from the 1940s through the 1990s—details that mark a longtime local landmark.

These images highlight key moments that have shaped Akron’s vibrant heritage.

The Downtown Akron Sakura Festival returns April 5 along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail—this free event will feature Japanese performances, art, music, local vendors, and a pre-festival bike ride starting at 10 a.m. at Cascade Plaza.

At 8 p.m., a Light the Locks event at Lock 2 will celebrate the city's 200th anniversary with lantern lighting ceremonies.

The Akron-area high school boys track and field season will begin with district meets May 19 through 24, followed by regionals May 28 through 31 and the state meet in Columbus on June 6 and 7.

Officials have spotlighted 10 top athletes from schools such as Woodridge and Twinsburg who will compete for All-Ohio honors this spring.

Greater Akron high schools are set to spotlight ten top girls track and field athletes as the 2025 OHSAA season begins this spring—each athlete brings past state success and strong potential to boost their team efforts in upcoming meets.

The list includes runners, throwers and vaulters ready to fill the gap left by last season’s top performers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job & Internship Fair

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Medina County Career Center: Main Campus — Free entry — Meet local employers and explore opportunities including a FREE Tuition Program.

K-Paz De La Sierra Concert

9 p.m. — Royal Palace — $45 presale — Enjoy a vibrant night with K-Paz De La Sierra and delicious food and drinks.