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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six family-friendly spots in Northeast Ohio offer pumpkin picking and fall fun with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other activities available through the end of October (each location sets its own pricing and hours). Visitors can check pumpkins for a deep orange color, a hollow sound, and a firm stem to find the perfect selection. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron will host free community events on Oct. 11 with the Blue Heron Homecoming at Akron Water Reclamation Facility from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering family fun, food, live music and a 5K, while the Akron Oatmeal Festival at Cascade Locks Park from noon to 5 p.m. will feature food trucks, vendors and live entertainment. Akron Beacon Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 1, 2025, Angel Falls Coffee Company in Highland Square said the price of a basic cup stayed unchanged despite tariffs—local owner Jim King confirmed the decision. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Summit Metro Parks and the Portage Path Collaborative are hosting a guided history walk from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. along the Portage Path from Big Bend Trailhead to its northern end to learn about how local waterways were linked—later at 1:30 p.m. members of the Northern Cheyenne will lead a 1-kilometer walk with drumming in regalia that ends at the John Brown House for additional exhibits. Akron Beacon Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry weather has helped trees such as hickories, pawpaws, and dogwoods show early fall colors, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said that the far northeast is nearing peak viewing while other areas remain green. ODNR forecasters will continue weekly monitoring — updating conditions as the season unfolds. FOX 8
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ No ticket won the $520 million Mega Millions jackpot on Oct. 3, but thousands of winners shared smaller prizes ranging from $20,000 to $10. The jackpot now climbs to $547 million—with a cash option of $251.7 million—for the drawing on Oct. 7. WKYC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The planning commission approved a 19,895 square foot Aldi grocery store on Graham Road in Stow where the former Save A Lot stood. City Council will review the plan on Oct. 9 — developers will upgrade the plaza facade as part of the project. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Dillon Gabriel makes his NFL regular-season debut for the Browns in London, a game that follows a long flight reminiscent of his earlier trips from Hawaii—he said his team prepared him well during a brief walkthrough before the contest against the Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Akron Beacon Journal
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CoComelon Live Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Akron Civic Theatre — Family-friendly fun — Experience the interactive world of CoComelon with singing and dancing for all ages.
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The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Experience
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Goodyear Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd like never before in an unforgettable tribute performance.
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Canal Corridor 100 Mile Endurance Run
October 11-12 — Missing Falls Brewery, Downtown Akron — Donations from profits — Challenge yourself in this scenic ultramarathon along the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
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Brecksville Sunday Hike: Coffee & Snacks
9 AM - 12 PM — Harriet Keeler Memorial Picnic Area — Free entry — Start the hiking season with coffee, snacks, and a delightful outdoor adventure.
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Akron Epilepsy Support Group
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center — Free event — Connect with locals to discuss epilepsy and share management strategies.
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Girl Scouts Adventure Kickoff
6-7 p.m. — Northwest Family Recreation — Free entry — Discover what Girl Scouts can offer girls in grades K-5 while enjoying fun activities and meeting new friends.
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