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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gum-Dip Theatre’s original outdoor play 'Blimpulse' will premiere on July 31 at Waters Park in North Hill and will bring 200 years of Akron history to life—mixing sketch, comedy, poetry and narrative in a free performance. Directed by Katie Beck with local actors reenacting historic moments, the play will run through Aug. 3 and invite community members to experience a public celebration of our past. Cleveland.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron firefighters responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Grace Avenue in West Akron at 5:20 p.m. Thursday—bystanders reported a person in the basement where firefighters later found 59-year-old Lisa Geter unresponsive, and two other residents were displaced while officials continue investigating the cause. Cleveland 19 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ US Marshals arrested 18-year-old Jaiden Palmer on Wednesday on Shaw Avenue after Akron police linked him to the July 17 shooting of an Uber driver on Sanford Avenue—he faces charges of felonious assault and aggravated robbery while authorities continue to search for a second suspect. WKYC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wade Allen of Coventry was named Akron Area Boys Athlete of the Year for the 2024-25 school year after he received 43.46% of 19,280 votes cast. He set a school record with a 225.4 season average and was honored as the Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards Boys Bowler of the Year — a key achievement in his season. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Rookie Mason Graham said he is eager to ease pressure on star edge rusher Myles Garrett by playing interior defensive tackle for the Browns as the team readies for the season. The Browns count on Graham to add pressure up the middle—helping to boost the defense as he meets high expectations as a top-five pick. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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FREE Summer Parks Concert at Lock 3
7:30-9 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of beautiful music performed by the Akron Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Akron's great outdoors.
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