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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Sunday around 11:42 a.m. on I-71 near Westfield Township when a speeding Akron driver in a 2016 Chrysler 200 hit a Ford F-250 hauling a trailer, causing it to overturn, fly over a bridge overpass, and eject a 52-year-old Painesville woman who later died while the truck’s driver was treated at Akron City Hospital. News 5 Cleveland
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 26-year-old woman (Corvette Pope) was sentenced Monday in Summit County Court after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and obstructing justice when she shot 24-year-old Paige Calich on July 28 at a home on Socrates Place, leaving Calich’s three-year-old son unharmed. Cleveland 19 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron’s 13th annual PorchRokr will take over Highland Square on Saturday, Aug. 16 with headliner Akronauts set to perform on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. The festival will feature dozens of acts on multiple stages, with music ranging from rock and pop to folk and hip hop—each act’s time and location is planned for the day. Akron Beacon Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for winter in Ohio predicts very cold and snowy conditions starting New Year’s Day with brisk winds and heavy snowfall expected later—after a major snowstorm is forecast from February 8th to 11th—guiding residents to prepare for an old-fashioned winter. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Cuyahoga Valley National Park uses eight autonomous recording units — including two at Beaver Marsh — to track birds, frogs, and toads as part of a wetlands restoration project that will run through 2027 while volunteers help maintain the equipment. Akron Beacon Journal
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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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Girls Volleyball Triple Header
4:30-9:38 p.m. — Akron Firestone — Support your local teams in an exciting evening of volleyball action.
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Tommy Lehman Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Musica — $10 — Enjoy a mid-week vibe check with Tommy Lehman and friends amidst happy hour specials.
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UX + PMI Summer Social
5:30-7:30 p.m. — BrewWall — Attendees responsible for their own tab — Enjoy a casual summer social with food, drinks, and networking opportunities for UX enthusiasts.
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Akron Speed Dating Event for Ages 35-54
7-9 p.m. — BARMACY Bar & Grill — Ticket required — Experience the thrill of meeting potential matches in a fun and friendly environment.
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Enchanted Realm Bookish Ball 2025
6-11:30 p.m. — Greystone — Ticketed event — Dive into a literary fantasy at this magical evening of books, dancing, and enchantment.
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Mix-It-Up Mondays
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Northwest Family Recreation — Free entry — A fun-filled day of crafts, music, and playful activities for tots and their caregivers.
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