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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron residents will enjoy a range of Halloween events this month; the city’s trick-or-treat will take place on Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m., and family events including Boo at the Zoo (with themed areas and seasonal snacks), a downtown fall fest, and a trunk-or-treat at the University of Akron are planned. These activities offer diverse ways for children and families to celebrate the spooky season together. Akron.com
- ➤ On Oct. 1, Akron Children's held its first More Childhood, Please Awards — honoring local residents like Brian Bidlingmyer, Mary Leuca and Beth Cardina for their work in water safety, community events and child advocacy. The awards recognized their efforts to help children in Northeast Ohio reach their full potential. Akron.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner Rachel Balko opened the soft opening of Constance Fromagerie & Café at Pilgrim Square (2299 W. Market St) on Oct 9 and will host her first public special event on Oct 22 to introduce the new cafe. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Coca-Cola Consolidated announced a $35M investment in a new can line at its Twinsburg facility on Thursday — the upgrade is expected to add 40 new jobs and boost production by six million cases in 2025. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart, who moved with his husband from Detroit to Akron, said today that the tire maker will expand its Auto Service stores and support local workers even as it makes planned layoffs with full notice. He said his leadership has led to two subsidiary sales, a centennial blimp celebration, and the launch of a Global Racing unit + expects tariffs to boost the business. Akron Beacon Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron-area artists Adam Hoffman and Jacob Bremkamp present 'Poe is Dead: A New Musical,' which opens today at 7:30 p.m. at Western Reserve Playhouse in Bath and will run again on Oct 18. The production sets a tavern scene to stage Poe's eerie tales — from 'The Raven' to 'The Masque of the Red Death' — for local theater fans. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Akron voters must research candidates before the November 4 school board election because recent struggles with school leadership have harmed trust in education management. Eight candidates are running for four seats—each offering different views on improving Akron Public Schools. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ODOT shifted southbound traffic onto the new Route 8 bridge over the Little Cuyahoga River this weekend—drivers using the Perkins exit must now take the far right lane. The agency will move northbound traffic in late November and begin demolishing the old bridge this winter as construction of the two four-lane bridges continues with full completion expected by summer 2028. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Larry Williams, a former Browns guard and Akron athletic director, died at 62 on Thursday morning while working out at the University of San Francisco’s War Memorial Gym—his cause of death has not yet been given. He led sports programs at several colleges, including Akron from 2015 to 2021—funeral arrangements will be announced later. WKYC
- ➤ Area golfers competed at the state tournament held Oct. 12 and 13 at Firestone Country Club, where Archbishop Hoban High School finished fifth in the Division I boys event with a score of 620 and Green tied for sixth with 627. Walsh Jesuit junior Kale Zurakowski finished 58th in the boys event plus the girls competition saw Walsh Jesuit finish fourth and Highland come in fifth. Akron.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cleveland South Record Riot Vinyl Sale
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Woodside Event Center at St Michael's — Entry fee varies — Dig through a massive collection of over 15,000 vinyl records, LPs, and more in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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