Good morning, Akron.

The Barberton Mum Festival returns to Lake Anna Park Sept.

26-27 with over 1 million blooms, live music, water ski shows, and canoe races. The free two-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers vendor booths for crafts and food.

North Hill CDC will host the International Day of Peace celebration on Sept.

19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at People's Park (760 Elma St) to honor the neighborhood's designation as an International City of Peace; the free event will feature live performances, diverse cuisine and a community walk.

Akron native Vinnie Cimino’s ROSY, an open-fire restaurant in Cleveland’s Ohio City, was named the only Ohio entry to The New York Times' 50 favorite U.S. restaurants list for 2026.

The restaurant is open today and expects a busy week as walk-ins enjoy its fresh menu sourced from regional farms.

On Sept. 16, Forbes' list showed that LeBron James — the only Akron-area billionaire — is valued at $1.4 billion and ranked 2,712th globally.

He earned his wealth from his NBA career and endorsements.

Out-of-state fracking companies paid $11 million after securing leases for nearly 2,800 acres in Wayne National Forest, Ohio’s only national forest, on Tuesday.

The companies must still obtain permits from the BLM before starting unconventional drilling (fracking), a process that has raised local environmental concerns.

Summit County school districts earned at least three stars on the latest Ohio report card by meeting state academic standards while many still face early literacy challenges.

Barberton City Schools improved its rating + Akron Public Schools saw a slight decline, prompting calls for more support in reading skills.

Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 462 on Sept.

16, which now allows schools and camps to stock and use any FDA-approved epinephrine device - including nasal sprays - for treating severe allergic reactions with proper prescription and parental permission.

City officials are proposing changes to housing rules that will remove minimum lot size requirements and allow more multi- and in-law suite homes while launching a down payment program offering up to $7,500 for first-time homebuyers (a move expected to spur local development).

Fred Gissendaner will be inducted into the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame at Guy’s Party Center (500 E.

Waterloo Road) in Akron on Monday, Oct. 19. The 83-year-old former athlete, coach, and principal is celebrated for his lasting local sports legacy.

In high school football week four in our area, Green edged Hoover 24-20 and Manchester recorded its first win by defeating Canton South 37-13.

East shut out Coventry 46-0 while Ravenna beat Springfield 40-0 and Brecksville-Broadview Heights topped Barberton 25-12.