Good morning, Akron.

Sonny & Olives, a new Italian restaurant named for owner Mike Beder's young children, is now open in Kent's historic South End along Cherry Street.

It serves Italian favorites like Sunday Gravy and bone-in veal Parmesan and a signature, nitrogen-infused espresso martini and is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Effective Jan. 1, Ohio’s minimum wage for non-tipped workers will increase to $11.40 per hour while tipped workers will see a rise to $5.70 per hour; the new rules apply to employers earning over $420k (up from $405k).

Ohio's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will rise to $11.40 per hour and tipped workers to $5.70 starting Jan.

1 with changes affecting companies making over $420,000 yearly (a 3.5% raise for non-tipped workers).

The University of Akron board of trustees voted Wednesday to extend President R.J.

Nemer's contract three more years, keeping him in charge through 2031. The university will continue its Polymer Innovation Center plans and focus on enrollment and cost challenges (Nemer said).

Ohio officials announced a fall burn ban (from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in unincorporated areas from October through November) to curb wildfire risks, warning residents that food waste and dead animals should never be burned in dry, windy conditions.

Local voters ranked Dean Martin's Lanning's as the top dining spot in Summit County's recent vote, with Stirling and Blue Door Café & Bakery finishing second and third (after thousands of votes).

Reporters will soon visit these winners to learn what draws residents to these eateries.

Browns defensive tackle Mason Graham burst onto the scene by recording seven tackles and two sacks against the Panthers on Sept.

27 (NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah praised his standout play).

Editors released predictions for Week 7 high school football games among Summit County teams — offering independent recommendations on key matchups for upcoming contests.

At a Sept. 28 press conference, Cavs center Jarrett Allen said teammate Donovan Mitchell avoids mentioning LeBron to help the team build its own identity, while Bronny James expressed his drive to forge his own path after his father signed with the 76ers.