Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Whimsical Whiskers CatFae and Rescue is asking neighbors to help find nearly 20 cats that escaped from an open window at its Uniontown sanctuary on Oct.
7; volunteers trapped three and residents should call owner Heidi Wiegel (330-388-4090) if they see a missing cat. The facility reopens today.
Sheryl Symons, a 35-year veteran at Akron Metro RTA known for decorating buses and handing out treats, died Oct.
7 at age 79; a funeral service is scheduled for Oct. 15 at Rose Hill Funeral Home (Fairlawn).
Akron will hold its official trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct.
31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Residents are advised to turn porch lights on for visibility while police patrol the area, and the city shared safety tips emphasizing group travel and use of sidewalks.
🌲 Environment
Fall colors are emerging across Greater Akron today as cooler days help sugar maples and sycamores change, and the remnants of Hurricane Isaias will bring rain Saturday night.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy the view before the rain begins.
Researchers at Miami University in Oxford say an armadillo found as roadkill in September may be the first natural occurrence in the area.
They plan to study its genetics to see if climate change is helping it adapt to Ohio winters.
🏛️ Government
City officials said the boil water advisory, issued Oct.
8 for areas including 5th Avenue & East Crosier Street, was lifted on Friday morning after tests confirmed the water is safe to drink. Residents may still notice cloudy water in some faucets as the system flushes.
🏥 Health
During excavation on the 2100 block of Pickle Road in Springfield Township, solid waste was found, raising concerns about drinking water safety for nearby residents.
Summit County Public Health and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will test well water from 5-6 homes on Thursday to confirm no health impact.
Health officials in Ohio reported 360 shigellosis cases this year, with Franklin County accounting for 118 as of Oct.
8, and they warned of rising drug-resistant strains. They advise thorough handwashing and safe practices (CDC guidance) to help curb further spread.
🏈 Sports
Greta Klingensmith at Woodridge and Phil Partin from Manchester have been named Akron-Area Athletes of the Week for Sept.
28-Oct. 4 — Klingensmith scored both goals in a 2 to 1 win while Partin ran 371 yards with three touchdowns in a 27 to 21 victory.
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