Good morning, Akron.

Stewart’s Caring Place is hosting its 23rd annual Butterfly Gala at Brian Moore’s private residence in Hinckley on Aug.

29 at 5:30 p.m. to honor the J&F Memorial Foundation & raise funds for free support services for those affected by cancer.

Barberton Community Foundation approved $450,665 in grants today for 22 local organizations supporting early learning, career readiness, education + healthcare and downtown revitalization, with a total future commitment of $590,665.

The awards will boost programs that help Barberton families build stability and access opportunity.

Lock 15 Brewing Co. won Best of the City again and celebrated its eighth anniversary earlier this week.

The brewery in the historic Swinehart Tire Factory is planning a permanent shade structure on its patio to welcome more visitors.

The LeBron James Family Foundation gifted Canyon bicycles and helmets to I Promise fourth- and fifth-grade students on Aug.

20 — motivating students ahead of classes starting Aug. 27 at 400 W. Market St. The upgraded Happy Happy Market now offers free food and essentials.

At its Aug. 18 meeting in Lakemore, the Springfield Board of Education approved the Summit Educational Service Center substitute teacher list for the 2026-27 school year along with new bus routes, hires, and operational resolutions.

The board will next meet on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Fall migration is underway at Cuyahoga Valley National Park as birds and monarch butterflies refuel in forests and wetlands — join a guided bird walk on Aug.

29 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Howe Meadow on Riverview Road in Peninsula.

Local parents in Akron use screen time schedules and control apps to help kids build healthy habits at home.

Health experts advise shifting focus from devices to outdoor play and reading to boost attention and sleep.

Health experts in Akron urge parents to confirm children's MMR vaccinations before school starts today amid rising concerns over measles and cyclosporiasis (an intestinal illness), advising discussions with trusted medical providers to ensure proper protection.

High school football began Thursday, Aug.

20 with Hoban at West Orange (in Florida) and continues today with games scheduled at 7 p.m. featuring matchups from Streetsboro, Woodridge, Walsh Jesuit, Firestone and others across local venues.