Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Akron.
🏘️ Community
Habitat for Humanity has helped a local mother secure a new home in Akron this week & the project marks the start of her fresh beginning.
She will benefit from affordable, community-driven housing support as she rebuilds her life.
💼 Business
Fred's Diner in North Hill continues its 37-year run serving all-day breakfast and daily specials while owner Fred Spencer and his family work each day to keep the community fed at updated prices now at $4.49.
DeCheco’s Pizzeria in Firestone Park was named Akron’s best pizza due to its crowd-pleasing white pizza that makes up nearly half of its business + owner Nathan DeCheco said the family-run pizzeria established in 1993 is now expanding to more locations while honoring traditional recipes.
🎭 Culture
Lock 3 will host Akron Pizza Fest from Thursday, Aug 27 to Saturday, Aug 29, featuring pizza judging, live music and a cornhole tournament while raising money for Akron Children's Museum and Lock 3 restoration.
🎓 Education
Today, Akron teachers report that extra screen time is shortening students’ focus and prompting shorter lessons and more breaks in classes at local schools; children enjoy digital tools but sometimes choose paper homework (a sign of changing learning habits).
On Aug. 17 an electrical fire damaged a classroom wall at the Stow Catholic school on Kent Road, and staff were safely evacuated with no injuries; classes will begin Aug.
26 as planned.
🌲 Environment
A partial lunar eclipse will appear in Ohio under the sturgeon moon.
It will begin at 9:23 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 and peak at 12:12 a.m. on Friday, casting a brownish-red hue as the moon moves into Earth’s shadow.
🏥 Health
A survey from Akron Children's Hospital shows that 71% of caregivers feel there is more conflicting medical information than ever before, causing one in four to question their child's treatment while 90% trust their doctors for clear advice.
🏈 Sports
Summit County Sports Hall of Fame will host an induction ceremony Tuesday, Oct.
6 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron to honor eight inductees including former Akron coach John Groce and ex-NFL players John Cominsky, Doran Grant and Whitney Mercilus (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
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