Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Akron.
🏘️ Community
Summit County residents can reserve up to four free tickets per household for a visit to Akron Zoo in September.
Tickets must be reserved online with a valid Summit County address as daily limits apply.
💼 Business
Downtown baker Mary Hospodarsky runs Sweet Mary’s Bakery at 76 E.
Mill St., offering seasonal macarons and coffee (with cookies bearing pointed political icing on weekdays) as she serves the community. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the bakery blends creative flavors with local charm.
🎭 Culture
The Akron Art Museum will reopen on Sept.
23 after a $12.5M renovation that adds over 2,000 sqft of new gallery space plus modern amenities including a dedicated classroom and video art area. Opening week features Art Blooms 2026, a free community celebration, and events for Akron Marathon participants.
Beacon Journal restaurant reporters ranked their top 3 reader-nominated mocktails after sampling local drinks in Summit County + offering insights for beverage fans in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.
The taste test highlighted popular choices and further spurred interest in creative nonalcoholic options.
🎓 Education
Hudson City Schools is building a new 5,000 sqft orchestra room at the high school that will finish by December and is part of a $5.5M performing arts project.
The district added AP Cybersecurity and AP Business courses and hired two new administrators to enhance its curriculum and tech support.
🌲 Environment
A section of Towpath Trail in Peninsula will close from Aug.
24 to Nov. 20 for boardwalk repairs, with some trail access changes at Boston Trailhead and extra parking at Stanford Trailhead (the repairs will enhance visitor safety).
🏛️ Government
A section of Boston Mills Road in Boston Township will close for three days starting today for crossover replacement — 0.5 mile east of 1409 Boston Mills Road.
A detour will route traffic via Riverview Road, state Route 303 and Olde 8 Road while access for homes and businesses remains.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine kicked off his tour celebrating the state's business successes in Cleveland Monday morning by joining Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, Lydia Mihalik + former state Sen. Matt Dolan to note historic job gains.
Competitors will propose different plans to spur future growth.
📰 Lifestyle
Angel Falls Coffee Company, voted best coffee shop by Signal Akron readers, offers a warm, classic setting in Highland Square.
Co-owner Jim King said the shop sees its busiest times in summer and serves roasted coffee and hot chocolate (made with Venezuelan spices) to local visitors.
🏈 Sports
Noel Blaha (47) is now the general manager and president of the RubberDucks, bringing decades of minor league sports experience to the team.
He plans new concessions and community events to boost local fun at the ballpark.
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