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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Labor Day weekend brings many outdoor events to Akron and NE Ohio, including food truck and pizza festivals at Hardesty Park and Lock 3, an air show at Burke Lakefront Airport, and the Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. East Akron and Barberton hold parades on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—other events include a concert at Blossom Music Center and a Made in Ohio Festival at Hale Farm & Village. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The Akron Zoo is offering free tickets to Summit County residents during Community Days in September to thank them for their tax support. Residents must reserve up to four tickets per household online using a valid Summit County address. FOX 8
- ➤ Inaugural Akron Street Peace 2025 will be a 72-hour event from Aug 30 to Sept 1 that will bring the community together with free youth activities, talks and entertainment across Akron neighborhoods—aimed at promoting peace, healing and local solutions. Cleveland.com
- ➤ The East Akron Labor Day parade, marking its 50th anniversary, will kick off on Monday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. from 7th Avenue and South Arlington and end at David Hill Community Learning Center—about 60 units including local groups and officials are set to march—and organizers aim to celebrate the neighborhood's spirit. Signal Akron
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Powerball drawing held Wednesday night did not produce a jackpot winner but awarded six tickets with prizes of $1 million or more—one auto-pick ticket sold at Circle K in Akron won $2 million and another Ohio ticket won $50,000. The drawing raised the jackpot to $950 million and the next drawing will take place on Saturday, Aug 30. FOX 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Akron man named Terrence McCormick was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl and meth to street-level dealers—he was also ordered to forfeit items including handguns, a rifle, a Rolex and an orange Corvette. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Akron police are asking anyone with information about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old DaVierre Hale on Aug. 17, 2020, near McKinley and Talbot as his family continues to search for justice—remembering his devotion to his son and caring heart. WKYC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson has been named a 2025 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist and will begin a yearlong fellowship at The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia in October—working on planning productions like The Snow Queen in November and The America Play in May. He will continue managing his own dance projects while aiming to work on Broadway as a director or choreographer. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Akron football coach Joe Moorhead previewed the team — which includes 57 returnees and 46 newcomers led by quarterback Ben Finley — that will open its season today at 7 p.m. against Wyoming. He said changes from last season — including major transfers that improved talent — are expected to boost performance in close games. Akron Beacon Journal
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Nature Rx | Mindfulness Walk
8-9 a.m. — Hardesty Park — Free entry — Start your day with a gentle mindfulness walk and connect with nature in Akron's beautiful park.
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Live Music with Aaron Stanley
6:30 – 9:00 PM — Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy outdoor live music and refreshing drinks at the winery's backyard bar.
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Akron's Bearded Gang Fundraiser for Youth Basketball
3:00 PM — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — $10 at the door — Help support West Akron youth basketball with a special performance by Melrose Eve!
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3rd Annual Live. Love. Thrive. 5K Run & 2.5K Walk
12:30-2:30 p.m. — 521 S River Rd, Munroe Falls, OH — Registration fees apply — Participate in a community-focused run and walk on Labor Day to support healthy living.
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Irish Jam Session
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Rialto Theatre — Free entry — Experience an evening filled with Irish music and camaraderie at Akron's premier live music venue.
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The Wallhavens Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Old 97 — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with The Wallhavens as they get you dancing and singing along.
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Classic Bike Show & Swap Meet
9 AM – 5 PM — Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market — $10 for vendor spaces — Explore antique and classic bikes while enjoying a community atmosphere.
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Cole Swindell: Happy Hour Sad Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Tickets from $39.50 — Experience multi-platinum artist Cole Swindell with special guests Priscilla Block and Logan Crosby on his Happy Hour Sad Tour.
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Family Renaissance Fair
10:30 a.m. — Massillon Public Library — Registration required — Experience a day of family fun with jousting, ax throwing, and wand making.
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Acorn Run 5K and 1K Walk
8 AM — Summa Health Center Imaging-Green — Registration fees support local charity — Participate in a community run through scenic Uniontown for a great cause.
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