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Barberton Tree Service announced that arborist Adrianne Tanner received the True Professionals of Arboriculture Award from the International Society of Arboriculture for her clear communication and community work.

She has also helped update Barberton’s tree safety ordinance following a fatality in 2025.

Summit Metro Parks launches its 63rd annual Fall Hiking Spree, themed “The Living Landscape,” from Sept.

1 to Nov. 30 to highlight park evolution. Summit County residents earn free hiking shields when completing designated trails while nonresidents pay fees (first-timers $10, veterans $5).

Akron will host the fourth annual Akron City Festival Sept.

5-6 to celebrate youth talents; the event features showcases at the Akron Public Library on Sept. 5 plus a parade with family activities at Lock 3 on Sept. 6.

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank announced that President and CEO Dan Flowers will step down Dec.

31 after more than two decades — Executive VP Katie Carver Reed, who has served for nearly 15 years, will lead starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Late June saw Crown Point Ecology Center open its century barn for Bath Community Fund’s annual meeting, where donors and grantees toured the property+ enjoyed refreshments and learned about new donation options from chair Diana McCool.

Acclaimed artist Chakaia Booker will transform Goodyear tires into a 17 ft sculpture honoring Akron's tire legacy.

Installation at Lock 3 is set for Oct. 26 to 27, with a talk on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. and a dedication on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. (free).

The Akron Latin Festival is free on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 4-9 p.m. at Lock 3 in downtown Akron, featuring food and retail vendors, live music, salsa lessons, crafts, and nonprofit booths.

A report from TourismOhio shows tourism boosted Summit County’s economy to $2.7 billion in 2025, supporting over 21,000 jobs across local restaurants, hotels and shops (findings shared by the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau).

Beacon Journal readers donated $12,000 to Akron grad Patience Kenimond, a top Star Student who overcame homelessness and transportation challenges.

She bought a car and drove to college on Aug. 26 + will start classes on Aug. 31.

Akron Public Schools reported a projected deficit of $7.4 million this year—and warned that cash reserves will be exhausted by 2029, according to treasurer Wayne Bowers at the Aug.

24 board meeting. The district will file the forecast with the state by Aug. 31 and is examining spending cuts and revenue options.

A partial lunar eclipse (almost blood moon) began Thursday, Aug.

27 at 9:23 p.m. ET, reached its peak at midnight with 96% of the moon covered, and ended at 3 a.m. ET. The event was visible across North America, including views from around Akron.

Three City of Akron Water Bureau employees, Scott Moegling, Nick Marshall & Jessica Glowczewski, were honored last week at the 2026 One Water Technical Conference and Expo in Cincinnati.

Their awards show Akron’s work to keep water safe and public health strong.

Baxter voluntarily recalled three injectable drugs that may contain fiberglass or stainless steel fragments, affecting products sent to healthcare providers and home care settings in states including Ohio.

Consumers and providers are advised to return recalled supplies and contact Baxter Healthcare Center for Service if needed.