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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community groups have announced a series of charity events in Akron and nearby areas from today through October. Lifebanc will host its 2025 Gift of Life Walk & Run at Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center on Aug 10 while local organizers hold a Humane Society car raffle, an Akron Municipal Court Clothing Drive from July 30 to Aug 2, and other fundraisers to support outreach and education programs. Akron Beacon Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron Fire Department responded to a house fire in West Akron on Thursday evening and found 59-year-old Lisa Geter unresponsive inside her home—she was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General where she was pronounced dead and two other residents were displaced—while investigators continue to check the cause. WKYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 25, the Summit County Fair closed early after teenagers threw items, spread false rumors of a shooting, and sparked a fight that led to a juvenile’s arrest for using a taser—bag checks and restrictions were enforced as law enforcement responded to keep the fair safe. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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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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