Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Readers share nostalgic memories of Peck Road and past landmarks today in a piece that recalls childhood adventures at Old Baldy + visits to longtime local sites.
Their recollections keep Akron’s lost treasures alive.
Local nonprofits will host various fundraisers this week to support arts, health and community programs.
Highlights include a 1930s jazz speakeasy in Canton on Sept. 17, a charity golf outing in North Canton on Sept. 18, and a mental health walk at the University of Akron on Sept. 19.
Tom and Dona Cardone described George, a 250-year-old sycamore tree (named for George Washington) in Highland Square.
The tree is shedding its bark and will have a brown trunk within seven years.
🎭 Culture
Ohio author Shelley Shepard Gray launched The Unexpected Caller, the first book in her Amish Widows Club romance series, yesterday (Sept.
13). The novel follows widow Leanna Mast as she juggles tradition and newfound independence, and the next volumes have been announced.
🎓 Education
Award-winning teacher Rachel Johnson uses her minivan as a mobile classroom + she was recently named State Board District Teacher of the Year for 2027.
She supports deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Akron Public Schools and will help onboard three new teachers this school year.
🏥 Health
Akron Children’s surveyed 1,002 caregivers in April to learn how health information from AI chatbots and social media is affecting healthcare decisions for kids.
The study found parents feel confused yet 90% trust pediatricians — the hospital’s Healthy Info, Healthy Kids program aims to guide families through changing health information.
🏈 Sports
Deshaun Watson made his first regular-season start since 2024 (after a 693-day absence) as the Browns opened their season against the Jaguars, completing 3 of 5 passes for 24 yards and an interception.
The 10-year veteran is working on his comeback from an Achilles tear.
Copley native Landon Robinson made his NFL debut on Sunday, Sept.
13 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, wearing his Navy Service Dress uniform. The seventh-round Bengals pick backed up veterans Jonathan Allen and B.J. Hill — preseason buzz hints he may also play fullback.
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