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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi announced that most stores will be open on Mother's Day with regular hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will offer limited-time Aldi Finds deals starting May 7 with items priced under $10. The chain is expanding with over 225 new stores nationwide and will open a new Akron location at 1890 West Market Street—suite 200 on May 22. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Breeze Airways said it will add six new routes from Akron-Canton Airport, with five nonstop flights to cities in Florida and North Carolina and one route with a stop. The move brings the airport’s total destinations to 24 and follows a plan to open a crew base this summer — creating more than 60 new jobs in the area. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Eight Ohio craft breweries won medals at the recent World Beer Cup after judges from 37 countries tested over 8,000 beer entries in 14 sessions over seven days. The awards honored top beers including Akron’s Eighty-Three Brewery (for its A.5) and winners from Cincinnati, Kettering, Middleburg Heights, Blue Ash and Fresno. Akron Beacon Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested on May 6 after a postal carrier in West Akron was robbed by a gunman wearing a ski mask at 6:30 p.m. — police said a lengthy foot chase followed when the suspects' dark gray Dodge Charger was found parked behind an apartment and both men were taken to the Summit County Jail. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron residents will celebrate abolitionist John Brown's 225th birthday with a hike and history lesson at the John Brown Monument tomorrow from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.—participants are invited to enjoy cake, ice cream and view a Black History exhibit at the John Brown House after the event. Signal Akron
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, voters approved Issue 18, which will raise $160 million over 20 years+ funds needed to repair and update the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Homeowners in the district will pay $35 per $100,000 of appraised value annually starting in 2026+ the levy will help modernize nearly 24-year-old library facilities. WKYC
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BLUE RADIO and Super Culture Live
7 PM – 1 AM — The Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of energetic rock with Blue Radio and Super Culture and delve into their unique musical journeys.
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Akron Symphony Orchestra - Verdi's Requiem
7:30-9 p.m. — EJ Thomas Hall — Experience a powerful musical journey with Verdi’s masterwork performed by the Akron Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
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Open Mother's Day at The Twisted Olive
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — The Twisted Olive — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Cat Ridgeway with Friend Of A Friend
7 PM – 1 AM — Musica — Tickets starting at $15 — Enjoy a night of live music with Cat Ridgeway and friends in Akron's vibrant venue.
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Akron Epilepsy Support Group
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center — Free entry — Connect with others who understand epilepsy and learn seizure management strategies.
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Trivia Night at The Rialto Theatre
6-7 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — RSVP on Facebook — Test your knowledge with famous Ohio-themed trivia while enjoying drinks.
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Company Live in Akron
2-6 p.m. — Akron Civic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed performance of Company live at one of Akron's historic venues.
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6th Annual Foundation 59 Charity Golf Tournament
9 a.m. — Portage Country Club — $200 per player, $800 per team — Swing for a cause at this charity golf tournament supporting Foundation 59.
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Angie Haze Annual Time Machine Show
7:00 – 10:30 PM — The Rialto Theatre — Ticketed event — A heartfelt tribute to beloved pets featuring emotional music and artistry from Angie Haze and guests.
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Inaugural Creative Exchange Summit
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Bounce Innovation Hub — Light breakfast and full lunch included — A one-day summit for artists to enhance their careers and creative practices through workshops and insights.
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