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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Friday, Amazon presented a $10,000 check to Habitat for Humanity of Summit County to support Silver Maple Ridge Development in Akron, where the group will build 16 new homes. Volunteers and local operations manager Greg Mauldin are helping the non-profit bring affordable housing to the area + renew the neighborhood. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ A Willowick mother who lost her son Theodore at 22 weeks is installing wind phones made from old newspaper boxes in Northeast Ohio to help families facing pregnancy and infant loss; her first wind phone is now at the Lake County Children's Memorial Butterfly Garden in Wickliffe. She drove to Sandusky to pick up 18 more wind phones for refurbishment (her non-profit A Touch of Teddy supports grieving families) and will place them around town ahead of Mother’s Day weekend. News 5 Cleveland
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Akron Police arrested Dontay Auston after officers responded to reports that he assaulted a woman at Lake Park Manor Apartments on Wednesday night—video of the arrest, which shows officers restraining Auston, has been watched nearly 300k times and is under review by Police Chief Brian Harding. iHeartMedia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Akron Zoo launches DinoTrek today with 20 giant life-size animatronic dinosaurs and interactive exhibits including a Dino Lab and Nursery—kids will meet baby dinosaurs and a T-Rex character at scheduled times as the Jurassic experience runs through Sept. 14. FOX 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dave Polacek was installed as Barberton’s new fire chief on May 5 and now leads a 45-person team after learning hard lessons from major events like the 1999 Kreidel Plastics fire. He once aimed to be a DJ and worked different jobs before joining the fire service — a moment that even brought former coach Bo Schembechler to tears as his family helped mark the installation. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
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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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A Band Named Ashes and Friends
6-11 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — Cost info not provided — Enjoy the melodic tunes of local progressive folk bands from Akron.
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On-Site Tour at Cardinal Retirement Village
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Cardinal Retirement Village — Free entry — Explore a top-rated senior living community known for excellent meals and friendly staff.
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