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Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash occurred overnight on S. Arlington Road in Green when a Suzuki Kizashi with a 17-year-old driver lost control, hit a ditch, and overturned, with alcohol appearing to be a factor while the unbelted driver was taken to an Akron hospital and later pronounced dead. FOX 8
- ➤ A 17-year-old boy died early Sunday morning after his 2011 Suzuki Kizashi lost control on South Arlington Road in Summit County— the Highway State Patrol is investigating the crash and has not released his name. News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ Early on Sunday, OSHP said that a 17-year-old driver lost control of his 2011 Suzuki Kizashi on South Arlington Road near Lake Breeze Drive, crashed off the road, hit a ditch and flipped multiple times, and he died at Akron City Hospital+alcohol appears to have contributed to the crash. Cleveland 19 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ernest Shropshire, 38, of Akron pled guilty to charges in a drug conspiracy that involved distributing meth and fentanyl while supplying drugs from his backyard between April 1 and Aug. 28 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison—he will also serve 5 years of supervised release after imprisonment. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron marked its bicentennial by looking back at key local events from the week of Sept. 7— a 1825 meeting to plan a canal, a burial in 1875, crews dealing with overfilled bins in 1925, the appointment of William Nye in 1975 to guide regional goals, and the opening of a time capsule at Perkins Stone Mansion in 2000. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cleveland Browns hosted the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m.—the game aired on Fox and was covered on local radio in Akron. The matchup followed a tough 3–14 season for the Browns and featured partly sunny conditions with a chance of showers near kickoff. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The Brunswick Boys Soccer team will travel to Buckeye High School on Sept. 13 for a game raising funds for Noah Kotlarek, a 6th grader battling cancer, with former player Jackson Powell organizing the event. The junior varsity game starts at 5 p.m. and the varsity game begins at 7 p.m.—tickets are required or a toy or donation to Akron Children's Hospital grants free entry. News 5 Cleveland
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Retirement Planning Dinner Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bricco West — Free entry — Gain essential retirement planning insights while enjoying a complimentary dinner.
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Retro Rewind with The Unit Band
8:30-11 p.m. — House Three Thirty — Specialty food and drinks available — Experience live nostalgic hits in an intimate Cabaret setting.
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Dave Banks Big Band Latin Jazz Night
8-11 p.m. — BLU Jazz+ — $10 cover — Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Latin jazz performed by an exceptional big band.
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Lunar Moth Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Musica — $10 — Experience the grunge-infused sounds of Lunar Moth on their 'Even Stranger Tour' with local support acts.
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Rookie to Rockstar Real Estate Event
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Shady Hollow Lodge - Sand Run Metro Park — Light bites and refreshments served — Gain insights from top agents and elevate your real estate career.
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Poetry Night at House Three Thirty
7:30-10 p.m. — House Three Thirty — Specialty food and beverages available — Immerse yourself in a night of poetic expression and community creativity at this open mic event.
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Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
7 a.m. — Akron Art Museum — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic run through Akron's historic landmarks and stunning parks.
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Mentallo & The Fixer Resurrection Tour 2025
7-10 p.m. — Musica — $15 online / $20 at the door — Experience an electrifying night with Mentallo & The Fixer alongside special guests Access to Concrete and HAREN & THORLA.
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Mr. Pink – Free Live Music Band
7-10 p.m. — Old 97 — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music with tunes from Mr. Pink while hanging out with friends.
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Ohio Plant Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — John S. Knight Center — Admission details not provided — Explore a diverse collection of carnivorous plants and orchids at this exciting two-day event.
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