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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials from Summit Metro Parks, Cuyahoga Falls police and Falls Fire said the search for 27 year old Patrick Cross, who went missing in the Cuyahoga River on June 21 after an inflatable capsized, continues as drone flights and dredging near Gorge Dam are underway + more than 100 volunteers recently joined the effort. Akron Beacon Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Marshals arrested 18-year-old Jaiden Palmer on Wednesday in the 1900 block of Shaw Avenue for allegedly shooting a 39-year-old Uber driver from Bedford 6 times on Stanford Avenue just before 9:30 p.m. last week while picking up passengers — he now faces charges of felonious assault and aggravated robbery. News 5 Cleveland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen Summit County school districts have set their first days for the 2025–26 school year—at Akron Public Schools, STEM High School students will begin classes on Aug 13–15 with most students starting on Aug 21 while other districts open between Aug 18 and Aug 28. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Akron City Council approved applying for a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grant to fund a $1.4 million project at Akron Fulton Airport that will replace Taxiway P and buy a new broom truck—construction and equipment arrival are set for 2027. The council also approved contracts for small-business support and ambulance purchase, and set additional items for review at their July 28 meeting. Akron.com
- ➤ Summit County Emergency Management Agency held a full-scale hazardous materials training exercise at the Conrail Yard to simulate a leaking tanker rail car. Local first responders practiced using a Norfolk Southern Safety Train and coordinated with Macedonia police, fire, and service departments — a drill aimed at improving unified command in emergencies — officials stated. Akron.com
- ➤ Summit County opened a new 40,000-square-foot Board of Elections facility at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave in Akron on July 15—featuring an early vote center, in-house ballot printing, and updated poll book equipment to cut costs and improve security. Officials added that the $15 million project was designed to ease parking problems and traffic from the old Grant Street setup. Akron.com
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Parcours Hike and Picnic
10 a.m. — Sand Run Metroparks — Free registration required — Enjoy a refreshing hike followed by a relaxing picnic with your packed lunch.
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Club Car / Pepsi SP #6 Golf Tournament
Event Time — Portage Country Club — Cost Info — Participate in an exciting golf tournament at a scenic venue.
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Euchre Game Night
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kenmore Community Center — Free entry — A friendly afternoon of card-playing excitement awaits enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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Twins Days Festival
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Glenn Chamberlin Park — Check official website for entry fees — Celebrate the joy of twins with a fun-filled festival featuring highlights from past events.
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Summit County Amateur Championship
Aug 2-3 — J. E Good Park Golf Course — Entry via registration — Compete in a prestigious amateur golf championship held annually since 1974.
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Summer Parks Concert by the Akron Symphony Orchestra
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Firestone Park Community Center — Free entry — Experience beautiful music in the great outdoors of Akron at this beloved community event.
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Nelly, Ja Rule & Eve Concert
12:00 PM - 7:59 PM — Blossom Music Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 25 years of hip-hop with Nelly, Ja Rule, and Eve at an unforgettable concert experience.
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Cuyahoga County Fair
12-11 PM — Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds RV Park — Admission fees may apply — Celebrate agriculture, livestock, music, and food while enjoying family and community activities.
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All the Many
7-9 p.m. — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Free entry — Discover a new band performing a diverse arrangement of music.
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Live Music with Ben Clark
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery — Wine and beer available — Enjoy live music outdoors while sipping on refreshing drinks.
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