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Akron
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new veterans housing project is in the works to build the Thompson Family Veterans Village near the Valor Home in Akron. The 10-home project will hold a groundbreaking on June 25 with construction starting this summer and a 2027 opening planned to help low-income and disabled veterans. News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ Entrepreneur Matt Kaulig will host the final four-year Kaulig Companies Championship in Akron from July 9-12 with a pro-am event on July 8 and a Bailey Zimmerman concert on July 10 at Firestone Country Club, featuring food trucks and charitable giving. Akron Beacon Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon plans to launch its drone package delivery in Northeast Ohio soon as it works with local officials to evaluate service ranges from facilities in Akron and Canton — details remain under discussion. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today from 5 to 7 p.m., visitors can join a free do-over party at Inflection, a multisensory art installation that blends shifting LED lights and live jazz in a cargo container at Outside the Box in Northside. Hosted by Curated Storefront and Akron Soul Train, it runs every Saturday through October. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced that Blimp Day will take place on Saturday, June 6 when two Goodyear blimps will fly (between 9 a.m. and noon) over 24 neighborhoods, celebrating Akron’s long history with airships. The event highlights a unique local tradition. Cleveland.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Beacon Journal visited four local grocers in Akron on May 28 to compare prices on staples amid rising food costs. The study tracks 10 essential items, noting changes like Walmart's switch to 100% whole wheat bread. Akron Beacon Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jeff Hord retired from Akron Children’s Hospital on May 29 after 27 years at the Family Center for Childhood Cancer, with staff celebrating his legacy with bells + maracas. His guidance helped expand local childhood oncology care and leave lasting memories for the community. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Akron-area high school softball teams played in regional finals on Friday, with Walsh Jesuit, Hoban and Mogadore coming one win away from state semifinals (Green will face Painesville Riverside at Clear Fork High School today). Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The Akron RubberDucks continue their homestand against Richmond at 7 17 Credit Union Park — post-game fireworks are scheduled for tonight and tomorrow. iHeartMedia
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#inviteHER Golf Celebration at Firestone Country Club
2:30-8 p.m. — Firestone Country Club — Ticket includes golf or clinics and dinner — Celebrate women's golf with a fun afternoon of games and camaraderie.
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R&B Sing-Along at House Three Thirty
7:30-11 p.m. — House Three Thirty — General admission with VIP upgrades available — Enjoy a lively R&B sing-along with DJ Mr. King and exclusive seating options.
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Kids’ Pokémon Club
6-7 p.m. — Canal Fulton Public Library — Free registration required — Calling all Pokémon Trainers for a fun meet-up bringing cards and camaraderie.
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Sow and Grow Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hale Farm & Village — $15 adults, $8 children — Experience a 19th-century farm with historic crafts, plant sales, and local artisan goods.
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