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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Summit County offers three Adventure Trails that let residents visit local craft breweries, coffee shops and vintage stores. Visitors can use a physical or digital passport to track stops on the Brew Path—17 stops to complete by Nov. 30—the Drip Drive with 23 coffee shops available until Dec. 12 and the Treasure Trail for vintage finds. Akron Beacon Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating a car that drove into Luna’s Bakery on West 9th Street around 11 p.m. Sunday—damage is unknown and it is unclear if anyone was injured. News 5 Cleveland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Akron City Council approved a $798.6 million operating budget on Monday, March 31 that focuses on public safety, youth services and community well-being. The budget provides funds for EMS equipment upgrades—such as $1 million to replace cardiac monitors—and boosts support for after-school programs and police oversight staffing. Signal Akron
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cargill Kitchen Solutions (Lake Odessa, Michigan) recalled over 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better'n Eggs liquid egg substitutes due to possible contamination from a cleaning solution containing sodium hypochlorite. The affected products with expiration dates in 2025 and 2026 were sent to distributors in Ohio, Texas and other states, and no illnesses have been reported. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Copley High School graduate Izzy Callaway announced she is transferring from Walsh University to play for Akron's women's basketball team in the 2025-26 season. She played 28 games last season at Walsh, averaging 14.2 points per game, and has three years of eligibility remaining. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ After trading Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round pick for quarterback Kenny Pickett on the first day of free agency, the Browns said that Pickett is their only healthy quarterback while Deshaun Watson remains in rehab after a second Achilles surgery. General manager Andrew Berry said the team will continue to build its quarterback room by exploring free agents and holding private workouts with rookies before finalizing plans at the draft. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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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.
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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.
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Live Music with Aaron Stanley
6:30-9 p.m. — Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery — Reasonably priced — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local talents in a cozy, heated pavilion.
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Brit Floyd Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Akron Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Pink Floyd with a spectacular light and laser show.
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U.S. Army Field Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Goodyear Theater — Free entry — Experience a video-integrated concert journeying to the edge of the known universe with music and visuals from the U.S. Army Field Band.
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