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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Voters narrowed 16 pizza shops to one winner during Beacon Journal's four-week competition— the winning shop reflected on its time in business. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting begins today for Ohio's May 6 election with ballots available at the Summit County Board of Elections on Grant Street in Akron—Springfield Local Schools and Twinsburg City Schools appear on the ballot. In the Rubber City, competitive primary contests for Ward 1 and Ward 8 council posts are underway as voters statewide will decide on renewing Ohio's Capital Improvement Program. iHeartMedia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron sports fans can vote for the High School Athlete of the Week, choosing one girl and one boy based on their achievements from March 31-April 6. Voting ends at 5 p.m. Thursday and winners will be announced Friday morning on BeaconJournal.com. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce agreed Tuesday morning to a one-year extension to a previously approved 10-year deal—extending his contract through the 2034-35 season pending board approval—and he led the team to three NCAA Tournament trips during his tenure. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Tonight, the Akron RubberDucks will start their home opener at 6:35 p.m. against the Altoona Curve as right-hander Rorik Maltrud takes the mound against Curve's Po-Yu Chen—hoping to extend their undefeated streak after three wins in the opening weekend. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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Dancing Conversation: Generational Exchange
5:30-7 p.m. — Cummings Center for the History of Psychology — Free entry — Engage in dynamic dialogues between seasoned and emerging artists in the dance community.
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Blue Hour Concert featuring The Buffalo Ryders and Adam J. Snyder
7-10:30 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy an exciting night of live music with three talented acts at Akron's premier venue.
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Egg-stra Wild Egg Hunt
8:30-10:00 a.m. — Akron Zoo — Family-friendly event — Kids will enjoy a fun-filled egg hunt at the zoo!
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PBA Tournament of Champions
12:30-5:30 p.m. — AMF Riviera Lanes — Ticket info available — Experience thrilling competition with the world's top bowlers.
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Race Judicata 5K Run
5-7 p.m. — University of Akron School of Law — Proceeds benefit the Akron Bar Foundation — Participate in a charity 5K and support local scholarships.
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