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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Forever R Children's Shower Bus, made from a METRO bus with a $90,000 upgrade, now gives full shower services in Akron to help guests feel clean and dignified—meeting a basic need for vulnerable residents. The bus serves about 20 people each session at pop-up sites and plans to add more locations across Akron and Summit County—supported by local government and community partners. Signal Akron
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men convicted for a 2023 shooting at an Akron apartment complex on Pine Knolls Drive were sentenced last week by a Summit County judge, with Quynshod Taylor receiving 18 to 22 years in prison and Jay'Viare Harden receiving 7 to 9 years — co-defendants Martaze Portis and Solomon Varner had been sentenced earlier to 10 to 11 years. WKYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Summer concerts and cultural events are set across Northeast Ohio from August 3 through late September, with bluegrass jamming at Canal Fulton Library and rock shows in Akron, Cleveland and Medina. Organizers have planned indoor and outdoor gatherings—offering residents a mix of music and community events throughout the region. Akron Beacon Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Griff Hill of Hudson received a lung transplant after a biopsy complication nearly removed him from the wait list and he and his wife raised nearly $117,000 for Lifebanc from (2015 to 2024) before planning to support the 2025 Gift of Life Walk & Run. They will participate at the new event site (Porthouse Theatre on the Blossom Music Center grounds in Cuyahoga Falls) on August 10. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Woodridge Bulldogs high school football will start its 2025 season with new coach John Daraio—previously from Ellet—who expects the team to win each game by running a power spread offense and a three-safety defense in the competitive Metro Athletic Conference. Key players such as Naseer Williams-Clay, Rory Johnson, Jacob Igleheart, and Kai Jones will help the Bulldogs in matchups starting Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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LITFRANK Live in Akron, OH
7 PM – 12 AM — The Vortex — Meet & greets available — Experience an unforgettable night with LITFRANK and a lineup of rising stars in alt-rap and hip-hop.
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PorchROKR Music Festival
3-11 p.m. — Highland Square Neighborhood — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor music festival with diverse regional talent and a lively atmosphere.
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