Good morning, Akron.

Surveys found Cuyahoga Valley ranked among the top 10 parks for fall foliage with nearly 3.8 million visitors, and drivers in Ohio named I-71/I-75 in Cincinnati, I-71 in Columbus and I-90 Innerbelt in Cleveland as breakdown hotspots, while 16% of Browns fans admitted to manspreading at Huntington Bank Field.

After a fatal fall at Six Flags Over Georgia on Oct.

12, Six Flags closed nine roller coasters nationwide as a safety precaution — including two at Kings Island and several at Cedar Point and other local parks featuring Bolliger and Mabillard rides.

Breeze Airways announced on Oct.

13 that nonstop flights from Akron-Canton Airport to Boston will start May 4, 2027 — a new daily service offering low-cost travel.

Leonardo's Pizza in Ellet closed Tuesday morning when owner Ken Ilg cited rising food and energy costs on Facebook.

The longtime pizza shop at 334 Darrow Road in Akron had been a local favorite since the late 1960s but now ends its service.

On Oct. 12, Akron Public Schools accepted a $1.16 million grant from the Summit County Land Bank to demolish the former Barrett Elementary at 888 Jonathan Ave in East Akron (the community has long wanted the building removed).

The district is reviewing legal steps for the $1.5 million demolition.

Akron Public Schools held its first community showcase at East CLC on Oct.

9, where students and families explored career pathways from welding to healthcare, part of an effort to keep students local as open enrollment runs through Dec. 15 — showcases are scheduled at other CLCs in the coming weeks.

Following a fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Oct.

12, Ohio’s Department of Agriculture inspected over 4,000 rides and will continue checking assembly, safety restraints, and operational mechanics twice a year—ensuring ride safety across the state.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its Week 9 football computer ratings on Tuesday, Oct.

13, ranking teams for playoff qualification (top 12 per region will advance with top four receiving byes). Future updates will occur weekly until the final report on Sunday, Oct. 25.