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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, the city's first person-of-color and youngest mayor, married Alice Duey in a ceremony along the Cuyahoga River. Akron Beacon Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A teen was arrested in Akron for allegedly robbing a 71-year-old man at gunpoint, with one suspect still at large. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ Two family members plead guilty to charges linked to the fentanyl overdose death of a two-year-old girl in Akron and are set for sentencing. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ In Akron, Ohio, police are seeking a suspect who forcibly robbed a teenager at gunpoint and stole his car after hiding in the back seat. Cleveland 19 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Months after an Akron man filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Akron and two police officers, the city's prosecutors refiled misdemeanor charges against him, an action his attorneys claim is retaliatory. Signal Akron
- ➤ The Akron and Summit County ballot for 2024 includes Ohio Issue 1, a schools' levy, various tax levies, and zoning amendments. Signal Akron
- ➤ Summit County elections official advises early voters on how to ensure their absentee ballots are counted, emphasizing the importance of adhering to deadlines and proper submission methods. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Signal Akron's editor-in-chief, with a rich background in journalism and education, contributes to informing voters about candidates in the upcoming Akron and Summit County elections. Signal Akron
- ➤ The Summit County Board of Elections has relocated the ballot drop box and implemented new traffic plans and shuttle services for the Early Vote Center to streamline voter access. Cleveland.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Browns aim to recover from a disheartening start to the season with a Week 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Akron Beacon Journal
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Something Wicked This Way Comes - Storytime
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Sesame Street Live: A Magical Musical Experience
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Fairlawn Weekly AA Meeting
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Rabid Readers Book Discussion at Ellet Branch Library
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Pop-up Story Time with Ideastream for Preschoolers
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Frankie Avalon Live in Concert
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Community Trunk or Treat Event
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