Good morning, Akron.

NBA star LeBron James is auctioning a custom Mercedes Maybach next month that features his crown logo and the coordinates of Akron (his hometown).

The auction, led by Gooding Christie's, will raise funds for his foundation’s I PROMISE program to support local public school students.

Akron-Canton Airport celebrated its 80th anniversary on Tuesday with a festive ceremony honoring travelers, employees & the community.

President and CEO Renato Camacho said the airport, once a farm property and now a travel hub, will soon add new flights, jobs and tech upgrades.

Cuyahoga Falls firefighters rescued an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois from Beaver Marsh at the Ira Trailhead on Monday + the quick response kept the dog safe from drowning.

PBS Western Reserve will air 'More Than a Race' on Sunday, Nov.

1 at 7 p.m. + the documentary follows Soap Box Derby racers and their families in Akron as they share personal stories and celebrate local tradition.

The Battle of Champions cook-off will take place on Oct.

24 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, where 13 chefs will offer Greek specialties for guests to sample while donating for charity + enjoying live entertainment and dancing. Tickets cost $35 and proceeds support local charities.

The Akron Art Museum will host its Circa 'Thriller' II Halloween Dance Party on Friday, Oct.

30 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the museum; guests (21+) can enjoy a flash mob, costume contest, DJ set, trick-or-treating, art activities, and a photo booth with tickets from $15.

Akron Zoo euthanized Tai Lung, a 17-year-old snow leopard with kidney failure, on Oct.

14 after months of monitoring his health. The zoo will work with conservation partners (Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan) to bring a new snow leopard to the Legends of the Wild area.

An Akron Metropolitan Transportation Study report shows road diets across Greater Akron are calming traffic and reducing crashes, though one section of East Market Street saw a nearly 148 percent rise in accidents (analysis of 16 diets).

A North Main Street project in North Hill is underway.

Summit County Hoarding Task Force will host its 2026 Fall Hoarding Conference on Thursday, Oct.

29 at St. George’s Hall (3204 Ridgewood Road) in Fairlawn. Registration is open now until Oct. 20 and the daylong event will offer sessions on safe intervention strategies for professionals and families.

Dr. Cecilia Ellis retired on Sept.

30 after 37 years at OBGYN Associates of Akron; colleagues celebrated her final day with gifts + laughter and music. The event marked a heartfelt farewell to a long-serving local doctor.

High school football week nine features several games on Friday, Oct.

16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at local high schools; matchups include Aurora at Barberton, Orrville at Manchester, Bishop Watterson at Walsh Jesuit, and more.