Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Akron.
Over 40 fall festivals and events are scheduled across Akron and surrounding communities, offering food, music, art + family fun.
Highlights are Oktoberfest in Cuyahoga Falls on Sept. 18-20 and the reopening of the renovated Akron Art Museum on Sept. 23.
Akron Art Museum will host its annual Senior Day on Tuesday, Oct.
6 from 1–3:30 p.m. at 1 S. High St, featuring free admission, museum tours and informational booths from local agencies; interested seniors must register by Oct. 2.
An Akron Public Schools safety director was placed on leave after a complaint alleged he lost control and physically confronted a safety officer during a meeting Monday evening at district headquarters downtown & Superintendent Mary Outley said the district is reviewing the incident through established procedures.
Ohio's hunting seasons for squirrel and dove open today while early waterfowl hunts run Sept.
5-13 and deer archery is set to start Sept. 26 (with an early start for disease areas on Sept. 12). Hunters should review updated regulations and new hunting zones before heading out.
Ohioans will set their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.
1 unless Congress enacts permanent daylight saving time. The House approved a bipartisan bill and the Senate may vote after returning (Sept. 14).
The I-90 exit to West Blvd. is closed for two months — officials advise drivers to use alternate routes during the work.
AG Andy Wilson announced a second round of funding for illegal dumping cleanup in Northeast Ohio communities today.
Funds will cover cleanup, signage and camera installations in areas including Cuyahoga County (allocated $18,485.82) as part of his 'Shine a Light on Dumpers' campaign.
Walsh Jesuit will play its second high school football game on Friday, Sept.
4 at 7 p.m. as it hosts Toledo Central Catholic after a home opener was postponed because of an illness outbreak in Springfield.
In a Strongsville youth football game Saturday, an 11-year-old was repeatedly called racial slurs (including the N-word and monkey), which led his parents to confront the opposing coach.
The team said it is reviewing the incident and any related Code of Conduct violations.
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