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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Activists from People Over Polymers and Akron Community Action Network plus other local groups will host a meeting on Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Zion Temple Baptist Church at 515 Ardella Ave to let East Akron residents voice concerns over Alterra Energy's pending air permit renewal after a downtown hearing drew strong opposition. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron native Paul Tazewell, an Oscar, Tony and Emmy winning costume designer, will speak at Kent State University on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at the University Auditorium in Cartwright Hall — he will also work with students and join a public discussion while two of his designs are on display in the museum until Nov. 9. WKYC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The University of Akron will demolish the Lincoln Building in the second quarter of 2026 to build a new Polymer Industry Cluster facility next to the National Polymer Innovation Center. The project is funded by $31.25 million from Ohio’s Department of Development and $10.4 million from local partners—part of a plan that moves more staff to the downtown Polsky building and boosts Akron’s role in polymer innovation. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Akron announced its fall enrollment reached 15,318 students—a 3.4% rise over fall 2024—and said stronger numbers in undergraduate, graduate, law and College Credit Plus programs helped drive the increase. University President R.J. Nemer credited more first-year, transfer and Wayne Campus students and high attendance at campus events for the boost. Cleveland.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio hummingbirds will soon begin migrating south to Mexico and Central America as daylight decreases, and experts advise keeping feeders up through October if birds continue to visit—feeders help provide the energy needed for the long flight. Residents are encouraged to clean and refill their feeders regularly to support the birds as they start their journey. Akron Beacon Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ava Cooper, an 11-year-old from Akron who received a new heart six months ago, is thriving and enjoying school, swimming and go-karting. Her family said the transplant has given her a second chance at life—showing the impact of organ donation. News 5 Cleveland
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Akron’s historic Firestone headquarters, vacant for 10 years, faces demolition as city officials appeal a preservation commission decision that blocked saving the front building and its clock tower—structural issues and high repair costs have led developers to favor removal. Contractor Dana Noel noted that fixing the building would be too expensive while some locals hope to turn the site into a multi-use facility. FOX 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CVCA football coach Paul Muklewicz was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in July and his team rallied with prayers, support, and a GoFundMe to help his family—efforts that show the close bond between the players and their coach. His community continues to stand by him as he begins non-curative treatments while still preparing for the season. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron men's soccer coach Jared Embick reached his 150th win on Sept. 9 and has led the Zips to nine NCAA Tournaments since 2013. His teams—once compared to the 2010 national champions—have also earned six MAC titles and a Big East Midwest crown as they built a nation-best record that includes his time as an assistant. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Ava Brooks of Norton and Donevan Noah of Tallmadge won the Akron-area High School Athlete of the Week vote for Sept. 1-7—Brooks earned 55.52% of the 11,247 votes while Noah got 61.47%. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Cuyahoga Falls High School football coach Kevin Pask spoke on Sept. 10 about the final game at Clifford Stadium+the team faced Barberton on Sept. 12 as the stadium hosted its last contest. Akron Beacon Journal
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