Good morning, Akron.

Residents in Akron’s Goodyear Heights can apply for the Shine Up Your Block program until Friday, Oct.

9; the nonprofit will pick a block for volunteer-led trash pickup, yard cleaning and minor repairs (board president Fred Strelbicki said the event also boosts community ties).

Szalay's Farm is negotiating a new lease with Summit Metro Parks for a field (where Native American relics were found) so it can keep selling its popular sweet corn while John Szalay worries about unpredictable rain affecting the planting schedule.

Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $11.40 per hour starting Jan.

1 due to an inflation-based adjustment, with the tipped wage rising to $5.70 per hour; experts note the raise may leave full-time workers below the poverty line.

Trenton Preston, 14, runs Jeeperz Creeperz from his Akron basement where he cares for 19 exotic species and promotes responsible pet ownership.

He also educates viewers through live shows and a YouTube channel.

Today, Akron residents have found boxelder bugs entering homes as the cool fall weather drives the insects to seek shelter.

Experts advise using a vacuum or broom to remove the bugs — found on local boxelder trees — to avoid staining walls and surfaces.

Flu and COVID vaccines are available at local sites such as (Summit County Public Health and Akron Children’s clinics), with providers offering walk-ins and appointments through October.

Health experts advise vaccination for everyone 6 months and older and especially for high-risk groups.

Gatorade is recalling certain bottles sold in Ohio, Kentucky and 35 other states; consumers should check lot codes on their products to avoid using recalled items.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt removed starter Gavin Williams in Game 2 on Oct.

5 at Progressive Field to prevent high pitch counts; his bullpen faltered when relief pitcher Erik Sabrowski admitted he let his teammates down, allowing the White Sox to take a four-to-three lead.

The University of Akron men's soccer beat Syracuse after Remi Agunbiade scored with less than five minutes remaining+ the late goal energized home fans and set a positive tone for the team.

Walsh Jesuit's Sarah Vojtko finished second at the Tanglewood district golf tournament with a round of 70 and shared her thoughts after the event.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released Week 8 football computer ratings Tuesday, Oct.

6, listing teams that qualify for the playoffs and noting first-round byes for top seeds (covering 706 schools) as the season continues.