Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Akron.
Residents cast hourly votes in a contest to choose Summit County’s best spot for eating and drinking, with the poll closing at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept.
21 (the top 10 entries will move on).
Akron Municipal Court and Summit County Legal Defenders will host an expungement clinic on Friday, Nov.
6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Akron Urban League; Maurice Clarett will speak and resource tables may waive fines for qualifying individuals (registration is requested by Oct. 23).
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 462 (which lets students carry nasal-spray alternatives to EpiPens in schools) in September, and the law is designed to help students respond faster to allergic emergencies.
Daylight Saving Time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov.
1, and clocks will be set back one hour in Akron—giving residents an extra hour of sleep while Congress debates permanent DST.
The Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board has named Holly Brugh as its next superintendent, effective Jan.
1 — she has served for 18 years and will replace Lisa Kamlowsky, who retires Dec. 31 after a statewide candidate search.
ODOT warns drivers in Norton to expect lane restrictions and ramp closures on I-76 due to bridge repairs.
Restrictions on the Route 21 crossing will last nightly through Sept. 20, and from 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 a one-lane reduction with additional closures will run until Sept. 28.
Dr. Katie Clark of Stow Health and Wellness Center will run her 50th marathon in her 50th state later this month as she pursues a lifelong challenge.
University of Akron will receive $1.2 million for playing Minnesota today at noon.
The payment must be made by Feb. 1 (its biggest nonconference payday this season).
Akron BMX hosts an open house on Sept.
21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 800 Derby Downs Dr to introduce local BMX riding with a three-week Beginner’s League starting Oct. 5 for riders of all ages. Registration costs $149 for youths and $109 for adults.
Cuyahoga Falls High School canceled Friday’s football game after several players tested positive for Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease (HFMD) while school officials scheduled deep cleaning of the weight room and locker rooms until Sunday.
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