Good morning, Akron.

The 2026 Akron Walk to End Alzheimer's took place downtown, uniting residents to support those affected and raise awareness about the disease.

The Humane Society of Summit County will raffle a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek or $20,000 cash prize during Bow Wow Bingo (8:15 p.m.) Friday, Oct.

16 at St. George Fellowship Center in Copley Township. Tickets cost $25 or five for $100 with sales ending Oct. 15 to benefit care programs.

On Oct. 9, a fire damaged the back of a home in the 500 block of Vinita Avenue near John R.

Buchtel Community Learning Center as firefighters quickly put the blaze out with no injuries and the cause remains under investigation.

Akron native David Allan Coe's final studio album 'A Million Reasons' will be available digitally Oct.

16 by F3 Entertainment in Nashville. Kid Rock co-wrote two tracks on the 11-song record released posthumously after Coe's death on April 29 from pneumonia.

Rock legend Donnie Iris, aged 83, announced his retirement from performing due to health issues and cancelled all future concerts.

His final performance took place last Monday, Sept. 28 at Pittsburgh’s Citizens Live grand opening.

Copley High School students beat their funding goal to stage 'She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurer’s Edition' independently at an Akron Civic Theatre venue after officials canceled the planned school production—this change came just days after rehearsals began.

The group will present the play soon.

Summit County Public Health urges everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot by October's end as a moderately severe 2026-27 season is predicted; appointments at 1867 W.

Market St. (enter door 10) run 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mon-Fri).

Forward Remi Agunbiade returns to lead Akron Zips after his selection by San Diego FC.

He scored a brace last week (earning Big East Player of the Week) and will help his team face Creighton today at home.

On Oct. 10, the Akron Zips fell 25-23 to Eastern Michigan at InfoCision Stadium when Rudy Kessinger’s 48-yard field goal in the final minutes gave the Eagles the win.

Despite strong plays from Jordan Gant and Brayden Roggow, Akron will face Miami on Oct. 17 + next week.