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Akron
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Multiple charity events will occur in Akron over the next months, beginning with the Haven of Rest event on June 2 at 175 E. Market St. featuring discount shopping and luncheon; further events include fundraisers on June 5 at House Three Thirty and on June 6 at Credit Union Park. Akron Beacon Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An Akron grocery store was destroyed by fire last night, leaving the neighborhood without a market as officials investigate the cause. Cleveland 19 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Black Chamber of Commerce (Summit County) and University of Akron are surveying Black business owners to measure their economic contributions. Business owners have until June 30 to submit their confidential seven-minute survey, and about 150 responses have been received toward a goal of 500. Signal Akron
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ One Ohio Lottery ticket earned a $50,000 prize in Saturday's Powerball drawing that showed winning numbers 1, 27, 35, 44, 52 with Power Play option (2x) while thousands won smaller prizes statewide. The jackpot climbs to $180 million for today's drawing at 10:59 p.m. WKYC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage County became designated a Purple Heart County and a stop along the Purple Heart Trail in Ravenna on May 28, 2026. Homefront Heroes of Portage County led the ceremony honoring local Purple Heart recipients, including a tribute to Cpl Benjamin Dillon (killed in combat in 2007). Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron native Kya Epps, a University of Cincinnati graduate with Type 1 diabetes, won gold in the 100 meter dash and had a strong showing in the 200 meter dash at the BIG 12 Championship in Arizona earlier this month. She will mentor young athletes while starting a graduate program in sports administration. News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ The Woodridge boys won the Division II regional track meet at Austintown on May 31 by scoring 80 points, while the Buchtel girls finished second (with four athletes competing). Standout runs by Ben LeBay and his teammates highlighted the local talent in the contest. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Local baseball promotions in Akron give fans themed nights at Akron RubberDucks’ games. On Tuesday, June 16, Only in Akron offers a retro shirt giveaway and $1 Tall Boys discount; Throwback Thursday on June 18 features ’90s tunes and $2 drinks, and Akron Chip Dippers on Friday and Saturday bring youth jerseys + fireworks at Altoona Curve. Cleveland.com
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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