Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Akron.
🏘️ Community
Akron hosts Founders’ Day weekend from June 12–14 to honor the 1935 meeting that led to Alcoholics Anonymous.
About 9,000 visitors will tour sites like the Gate Lodge at Stan Hywet Hall and Dr. Bob’s home (a noted local landmark) while boosting the local economy.
🎭 Culture
Teen performers from 19 schools and home schools will present Mean Girls at the Akron Civic Theatre on June 13 and 14.
The production features three shows—two on June 13 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and one on June 14—and offers a fresh, inclusive take on a popular story.
All-City Musical actors rehearsed 'Apex Predator' from Mean Girls on June 2 as they prepare for an upcoming local performance in Akron.
The session highlighted the community's active participation in live theater.
Today, two blimps flew over Wingfoot Park as Wingfoot 2 took off from Wingfoot 1 and circled Akron neighborhoods for Blimp Day.
Yesterday, Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith rode in a Goodyear blimp on Akron’s first Blimp Day at Wingfoot Lake.
Mayor Shammas Malik said future events may let residents get an up-close look at Akron’s blimp history.
🎓 Education
After months of intense competition among Northeast Ohio schools, Revere won the Nordson Academic Challenge Championship with 525 points and beat Brecksville-Broadview Heights + Highland, which scored 490 and 465 points respectively.
Local seniors are spotlighted in a reader-submitted photo gallery (curated after a busy school year) that invites community members to celebrate their transition into the next chapter.
New photos will be added as more graduates share their future plans.
🌲 Environment
Summit County staff will host family-friendly stream sampling events to check for aquatic life that signals healthy water.
The first event is tomorrow, June 8 at Portage Knife Co. on 75 Skelton Road (Akron) with further sessions on July 21 and Aug. 26.
🏈 Sports
Photos from June 6 show Liberty Union defeating South Range in a Division V state softball semifinal at Firestone Stadium in Akron — capturing key plays and moments during the intense game.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs won the Division III softball state championship at Firestone Stadium in Akron—beating Louisville and raising their trophy in a hard-fought game.
Local athletes from Akron competed at the 2026 OHSAA state track meet (held at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus) on June 5 and 6, where they ran, jumped, and competed in relays to showcase their skill.
🎉 Akron Events
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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.
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.
Akron Epilepsy Support Group
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center — Free entry — Connect with others in the Akron area to share experiences and strategies for managing epilepsy.
Grease at Porthouse Theatre
8:00 – 10:30 PM — Porthouse Theatre — Tickets vary — Experience the lively musical ‘Grease’ bringing back the spirit of Rydell High’s Class of 1959.
Chevy Terrill Stand-Up Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — The Killbox Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedian Chevy Terrill, who brings humor to life with a unique perspective.
Family Storytime at the Library
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Northwest Akron Branch Library — Free entry — Experience a delightful morning of storytelling and learning for families in the community.
Parade
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Weathervane Playhouse — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of Parade in Akron, OH.
Live Music with Teddy Rob
6-9 p.m. — The Piazza at Gervasi Vineyard — Cost info not provided — Experience the rising country star Teddy Robb as he performs in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Canton Comedy Boom Variety Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Canton Comedy Boom — $16.50 online / $20 at door — Experience a high-energy mix of stand-up, sketch, improv, and musical comedy featuring talented local performers.
Preschool Field Day
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Northwest Akron Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy outdoor lawn games and water activities at this family-friendly event.
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