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Friday, September 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kaulig Racing teamed with NASCAR Foundation and Kaulig Giving on Sept. 9 at Akron Children's Hospital to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day—delivering teddy bears and a $10,000 donation to cheer young patients. The group pledged a total of $25,000—marking its ninth annual Speedy Bear Brigade—to support the teddy bear program. WKYC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen of the 15 dogs rescued by the Humane Society of Summit County from a trailer in southeast Akron this spring have been placed in loving, permanent homes + one remains waiting for adoption. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ Local schools and police are using cameras on school buses to catch drivers who illegally pass when the stop arm is deployed—bus drivers report about ten violations weekly on busy roads like Copley and Miller, and officers then issue citations after reviewing video evidence. Akron.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host its 58th Ohio Mart from October 2 to 5, featuring 149 exhibitors who offer diverse crafts, guided Manor House tours and the Needlework Guild’s 49th stitchery showcase included with admission. The event will also have a children’s corner and a variety of food options while supporting the restoration of the estate. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Makeshift Theater Company reopens its historic Carriage House on Akron's west side tonight, following extensive renovations funded by a Summit County grant — new seats and a modern sound system have been installed — as actors prepare for the opening production. News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ Founded in 1925 by Italian immigrants, the Carovillese Club will mark its 100th anniversary with a sold-out black-tie gala Sept. 20 at its North Hill clubhouse and a Mass Sept. 21 at St. Anthony’s Church that honors traditions like Tuesday pasta dinners and local heritage—reflecting a century-long legacy in Akron. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Haunt season in Greater Akron is beginning this weekend as several attractions open with new features—Forest of Screams in Medina County opens today with the new Morbid Manor and the Akron Haunted Schoolhouse starts its 52nd season on Sept. 20. Hudson Haunted House will open on Sept. 26 and The Slaughterhouse on Sept. 27, while the Ghoul Brothers Haunted House in Coventry closed after losing its lease. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State tests show that only two of 75 seventh-graders at LeBron James’ I Promise School passed the math test — with just about 10% of students scoring proficient. The report card shows that the school’s progress rating improved to 4 stars and its performance index rose from 27.5 to 46.7 since 2021 — though overall scores remain low. FOX 8
- ➤ One year after Ohio legalized recreational marijuana, local school districts have not seen a clear rise in drug incidents, with some schools reporting slight decreases and others slight increases—officials continue to monitor trends closely. Experts warn that high THC exposure may affect young brains as communities assess the drug's long-term impact on students. News 5 Cleveland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bath Township officials reported that construction has begun on the I-77 widening project to expand the highway from two lanes to three lanes with DOT maintaining two lanes each way through summer 2026 and completion expected by September 2027—drivers have reported increased accidents and diverted to Cleveland-Massillon Road. The trustees also approved a $10,000 text alert system for emergencies and a $1.49 million contract with Hummel Construction for North Fork Preserve renovations to improve local services. Akron.com
- ➤ At the Sept. 15 meeting in downtown Akron, Summit County Council discussed two NET bills—one to confirm service contracts for Medicaid ride providers and another to contract METRO for call center services that manage scheduling and qualifications; the legislation will be voted on next week. Councilman Jeff Wilhite also congratulated METRO for its national recognition as the top metropolitan transportation system. Akron.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Highland girls soccer, known as the Hornets, will face CVCA on September 22 after earning a 7-1 record and ranking as the sixth-best team in Division II—Coach Zufall said the team is focused on tough matchups to boost its postseason run. The team moved up from Division III last season and aims to build on a strong finish as state runner-up. Akron.com
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