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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau launches the Summit Sweet Stroll today, a passport program that visits 20 dessert spots across Summit County. Participants who collect 16 stamps *earn a limited-edition ice cream scoop and a chance to win a $250 prize* using either a printed or digital passport option. Cleveland.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday evening, a fire spread through multiple businesses and apartments on the 300 block of Exchange Street in downtown Akron causing the roof to collapse and displacing three people while firefighters put out the blaze by 8 p.m.—First Energy and police responded and no injuries were reported. Cleveland 19 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Akron police reported that a 69-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon as he tried to cross East Market Street and that the driver fled the scene—officials said the victim later died at Summa Akron City Hospital. iHeartMedia
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers in Northeast Ohio are saving money during a two-week sales tax holiday that lets most items under $500 be tax free—boosting sales in stores like Thriftique Showroom in Bedford Heights. State officials say they will help fix errors from last year and expect the tax break to save Ohioans nearly $295 million in total. WKYC
- ➤ In Akron, a Circle K customer—who bought a 50th Anniversary Millions game at 1750 Brittain Rd.—won a $1 million lottery prize and chose the cash option, netting about $360,000 after tax withholdings. This win marks the second million-dollar lottery prize claimed in Northeast Ohio in two weeks. Cleveland 19 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio public universities will charge new in‐state full‐time students an average of $13,211 in tuition and fees for this fall—this average marks a slight increase from last year and comes as state law limits hikes to 3% while locking in tuition rates for each incoming class. Signal Akron
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Akron Children's Hospital, Wells Wolbert was born at 22 weeks weighing one pound and became the first baby in 14 years to be discharged at that age — doctors say he is now seven pounds and learning to move with help, though he still needs oxygen and close care for his fragile lungs. His progress marks a remarkable step for a child once thought too premature to survive. WKYC
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Afternoon Ninja Activity
12:30-4 p.m. — Super Ninja World — Pricing info not specified — Engage in super fun ninja activities designed for ages 6-14.
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Forgotten History Forum Series
6-8 p.m. — Akron-Summit County Public Library — Free admission — Discover the gripping history of the Mercury spacesuit crafted in Akron and its impact on space exploration.
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Stretch Social with Flo
6-7:30 p.m. — Lone Spruce Area for Sand Run Metro Park — Free entry — Unwind and reconnect with a gentle outdoor stretch session for all bodies.
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City of Invention Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — The Rialto Theatre — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and soulful harmonies from local indie bands.
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