Good morning, Akron.

Summit County Animal Control in Akron has lowered its dog adoption fee to $28 – from the regular $94 – during the Barktober promotion that runs through Oct.

31; the promotion includes essential care services for each dog and interested residents can visit the facility on Opportunity Pkwy.

Akron is preparing for a No Kings protest organized by Indivisible on October 18 (1–3 p.m.) at the John F.

Seiberling Federal Building (2 S. Main St.). Protesters will gather to oppose federal actions including ICE raids and alleged abuses of power.

Forty schools in Akron City School District and 865 teachers were honored with the Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research—an honor given to 76 Ohio schools and 1,244 educators.

Akron educators shared projects from science fairs and internships—showing their focus on hands-on learning that boosts student research skills.

A man in Akron won a $300,000 prize in the Feeling Lucky scratch-off game when he bought his $10 ticket at Acme Fresh Market #1 at 1835 West Market Street — after state and federal taxes of 27.125%, he will receive $218,625.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine plans to ask the federal government for a waiver to stop SNAP benefits from buying sugary drinks as part of a push to improve public health.

The proposal, based on a working group’s recommendations, will affect over 1 million SNAP recipients if approved by Oct. 28 — it aligns Ohio with similar state efforts.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its Week 9 football computer ratings Tuesday to help decide which teams will qualify for the state playoffs on Oct.

26. The ratings cover 708 schools (72 in Division I and 106 each in Divisions II to VII) and will be updated weekly until the season ends (with state finals scheduled for early December).

Several Akron-area high school football teams have clinched a playoff spot or a home game—Wadsworth, Highland, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Mogadore, Hoban, and Norton—while others may secure a berth with a Week 9 win.

The official playoff pairings will be announced after the regular season ends on Oct. 25 and first-round games begin on Oct. 31.

At the OHSAA state golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Walsh Jesuit finished fourth and Highland came in fifth while Hoban placed fifth in the boys event—both coaches praised their teams' strong play despite challenging course conditions.

Walsh coach Bill Reilly and Highland coach Mary Becker highlighted the positive outcomes from a hard-fought competition.

Local high school sports fans can vote for a boy and a girl to be named the Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week for Oct.

6-12, with votes accepted until 5 p.m. on Oct. 16 and winners to be announced on Oct. 17—each candidate's credentials are listed above the poll.

In week eight high school football games, multiple local teams won as Highland defeated Roosevelt by a score of 58 to 7 with Casey Myser breaking the career touchdown record—other teams including Copley, CVCA, Norton, Revere, Hoban, Buchtel and East also secured wins while St. Vincent-St. Mary canceled its game due to injuries and illness.

Girl Scouts Adventure Kickoff

6-7 p.m. — Northwest Family Recreation — Free entry — Discover what Girl Scouts can offer girls in grades K-5 while enjoying fun activities and meeting new friends.

Akron Symphony Orchestra - The Firebird

7:30-9 p.m. — Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall — Enjoy free parking — Experience a captivating evening of cinematic and mythical orchestral music featuring the Firebird Suite.

James Anderson Built on Belief 7K and 1 Mile Walk

7:30-11 a.m. — The JADFA House — $25-$50 — Celebrate resilience and recovery with a community-focused 7K run and a fun 1-mile walk.

Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

6-9 p.m. — EJ Thomas Hall — $40.00 – $75.00 — Enjoy a lively piano showdown where the audience dictates the playlist for a night of fun and music.

Akron Speed Dating for Singles in Their 40s and 50s

7-9 p.m. — BARMACY Bar & Grill — Ticket required — Experience an exciting evening of speed dating with potential matches in a friendly atmosphere.

Ohio & Erie Canal Cleanups

1-4 p.m. — Summit Lake Park — Free entry — Help keep the Ohio & Erie Canal natural spaces healthy while enjoying time outdoors.

5th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon

8 AM - 2 PM — St. Helena Heritage Park — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a festive marathon weekend with a spooky twist for the whole family.

Preview Party at Constance Fromagerie & Café

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Constance by West Side Charcuterie — 10% off pantry and retail items — Sample cheeses and charcuterie at Akron’s newest café and give feedback on your favorites.

5th Annual Halloween Party

9:00 PM – 2:30 AM — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Halloween with fun and festivities at this annual gathering.

Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival

12-7:30 p.m. — Lock 3 Park — Free entry — Celebrate the coffee culture with live music and exciting surprises at this year's festival.