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United Baptist Church in West Akron will celebrate 100 years with three days of events this weekend — including a banquet with Sen. Raphael Warnock on Saturday at 5 p.m. and a worship celebration on Sunday at 10 a.m. The festivities honor a century of service in the community.

Akron area officials released trick-or-treat schedules for Halloween with clear community timings.

Most neighborhoods will hold festivities on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. (some areas schedule events as early as Oct. 24) to ensure family-friendly celebrations.

Pamela R. Valentine will receive the Judith A.

Read Tribute Award for Service & Advocacy for Women at the Women’s Endowment Fund’s For Women, Forever celebration on April 8 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. The award honors her decades of leadership in nonprofit work and community service.

Three Summit County restaurants were recognized in cleveland.com's readers' poll, with Dean Martin's Lanning's (first place) in Akron, Stirling (second) in Akron, and The Blue Door Café (third) in Cuyahoga Falls, showcasing diverse local dining options.

Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center will host the inaugural Poets for Science Gathering Nov.

12-14 at its Kent Student Center (1075 Risman Dr.) to unite poets, scientists, educators and community members in panels and workshops on environment, health and education. U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze is set as keynote.

Google Trends released data yesterday showing the top trending Halloween costumes in Akron (Joker, Minion, Mrs. Roper, and others), revealing local and national interests.

The list includes picks for kids, pets, duos, and horror movies and helps guide costume choices ahead of the spooky season.

Gas prices in Akron increased by 28 cents today to an average of $4.08 per gallon (GasBuddy reports), while Cleveland prices rose by 19 cents to $4.09.

Akron City Council eliminated minimum lot size rules for building homes on Monday, Oct.

19. Builders can now use city-owned lots in the Welcome Home program to spur development in neighborhoods where homes have been demolished.

The Guardians struggled offensively in Game 5 of the ALCS on Oct.

19 and lost 3-1 to the Rays, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 series lead; they will travel to Tampa Bay for must-win Games 6 and 7 (requiring a strong comeback) as their lineup faces elimination.

Former Akron football assistant coach Chuck Amato died at age 80 after a 45-year career in college football.

He finished his coaching career at UA and was known for his colorful leadership (affectionately nicknamed 'Chuck the Chest').

The Browns won 13-10 over the Ravens on Oct.

18 with a game-winning field goal (their record is now 4-2) and will play three road games starting Oct. 25.

Local high schools are shaping their OHSAA football playoff picture as 11 teams have qualified and teams like Highland have clinched a playoff home game in Week 10 while several schools need wins (or help) to secure a spot.