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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron will celebrate Firestone Stadium’s 100th anniversary on June 14 with a free daylong event—hosted by the city and the Akron Amateur Softball Commission—that includes a parade, live entertainment, food trucks and softball games. The parade will start at 11 a.m. at Firestone Park Community Center and travel along Firestone Boulevard to the stadium while scheduled games for different age groups are held later in the day. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Beginning Monday, June 9, free breakfasts and lunches will be provided at 17 Akron sites for eligible children 18 and younger by the City of Akron and Akron Public Schools. The program runs Monday through Friday until Aug. 1—excluding holidays—and automatically qualifies households receiving food stamps or TANF. Signal Akron
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Bartley, an 18-year-old Akron drive-thru clerk, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after pleading guilty in March to killing 47-year-old Patrick Boergert at Border’s Drive Thru in East Akron—surveillance video and witness accounts confirmed the fatal shooting. Cleveland.com
- ➤ A former Akron police captain, Douglas Prade, who maintains his innocence, is now eligible for parole almost 30 years after his 1998 murder conviction — his parole board meeting on Wednesday was postponed due to insufficient members — and a decision is expected in several weeks. News 5 Cleveland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Malik said that Akron can overcome division if residents work together, as he outlined new plans for public safety, housing, and economic development at the June 3 State of City address at Lock 3 — including a hospital-linked violence intervention program set to launch this fall and steps to remove lead waterlines. Akron Beacon Journal
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RubberDucks Game & Mental Health Awareness
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Canal Park — Free entry — Enjoy a baseball game while accessing free mental health screenings and resources.
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The American Ride - Toby Keith Tribute
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater — Tickets available — Enjoy a tribute to Toby Keith at the summer concert series.
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Super Hero Week at Super Ninja Zone
9 AM - 4 PM — Super Ninja World — Check website for costs — Dive into an action-packed week of hero-themed games and crafts with a special guest appearance.
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One Full Day Tuesday
9 AM – 4 PM — Super Ninja World — $60.00 — Enjoy a full day of sports and activities at a top-rated venue for kids.
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One Full Day Wednesday
9 AM – 4 PM — Super Ninja World — $60 — A fun day of activities awaits at Super Ninja World in Cuyahoga Falls.
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A Mystic Voyage: Magic on the Water
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Portage Lakes State Park — $35 — Experience a magical evening cruise with captivating illusions by magician Michael Mage aboard the Princess Ship.
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One Full Day Friday
9 AM - 4 PM — Super Ninja Zone — $60.00 — Enjoy a full day of co-ed sports and fitness activities in a fun environment.
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Disney's Newsies - The Musical
2:30-4 p.m. — Akron Civic Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a high-energy musical about young newsies fighting against powerful publishers with a mix of beloved tunes and new songs.
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Father's Day Cookout
12-5 p.m. — The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant and Event Venue — $50 for adults, $25 for kids — Celebrate Father's Day with lawn games, cigars, and a delicious buffet.
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Super Hero Week at Super Ninja World
9 AM - 4 PM — Super Ninja World — Check website for pricing — Celebrate your favorite heroes with crafts and games, featuring a special guest on Wednesday.
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