Good morning, Akron.

Civic Saturday Akron is set to take place Oct.

31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 981 W. Market St in Highland Square. The event will feature Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, who will speak on civic engagement — with free books for the first 100 attendees.

The Akron Zoo announced that Tai Lung, one of its oldest snow leopards, was humanely euthanized after advanced kidney failure and mobility issues.

The zoo will work with the Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan (SSP) to look for a new leopard to join the exhibit.

The Winery at Wolf Creek in Copley Township is for sale for $4.388 million as owner Andy Troutman plans to retire; the 34-acre site, which includes a tasting room + event center, will continue its operations and special events until a buyer is found.

Area residents are invited to the American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop Fall Fashion Show at Akron Women’s City Club on Oct.

25 at 1 p.m. The event will feature movie-themed runway looks, exclusive shopping starting at noon, refreshments + raffle, and a silent auction to benefit cancer support.

Dean Martin’s Lanning’s in Akron is hosting a Daou wine dinner on Wednesday, Nov.

4 at 6 p.m. at its restaurant (826 N. Cleveland Massillon Road) with a five-course menu featuring dishes such as Dungeness crab salad, ratatouille crostini, tuna au poivre, slow-braised short ribs and espresso chocolate cake for $150.

Cuyahoga Falls City Schools is asking voters to approve an additional 5.5 mill levy on Nov.

3 to cover rising costs from inflation, including utilities and special education. Officials say the measure (costing an extra $193 annually for a home valued at $100K) could prevent a budget shortfall next year.

The Akron Education Association applauded the Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals ruling that declared the EdChoice voucher program unconstitutional.

AEA expects a state appeal and insists public schools receive proper funding to support local families.

Fall in Akron brings more than brilliant colors on local trails; visitors can spot acorns + buckeyes along the Lake Trail at Kendall Lake while wildlife gathers food for winter, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes hosted the 2026 Women in Leadership Conference — a gathering of over 200 local women leaders, entrepreneurs and labor figures — at the Akron Art Museum on Oct.

9. Attendees engaged in panel discussions on mentorship, policy and federal services.

Akron Zoo opened the Tom and Shelley Koutnik Center for Veterinary Care, a new animal hospital (11,949 sqft) featuring a state-of-the-art surgery suite and specialized spaces for various species.

The facility is on Diagonal Road behind the Pride of Africa exhibit and will support care for over 2,000 animals.

After opening their season yesterday at Xfinity Mobile Arena against the Sixers, the Cavaliers highlighted key offseason moves including re-signings and a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson.

They will host the Nets on Saturday at Rocket Arena as they build a 10-man rotation and chase an NBA Finals run.

Under rainy conditions in week nine, Highland won 29 to 28 on a final second touchdown by Colton Wadle while Revere beat Kenston 28 to 12 and CVCA prevailed 28 to 7 as local high school teams battled tough opponents — thrilling fans.

Under rainy conditions in week nine, Manchester beat Orrville 19–14 to join a three way tie in the Principals Athletic Conference, while Aurora bested Barberton 40–18 and Perry outpaced Green 29–13.

Springfield fell 49–0 as other high school teams posted key wins before the regular season ended.

Greater Akron high school football rankings released on Oct.

22 show major shuffles heading into Week 10, with only two spots unchanged and one new team entering the top eight; Highland Hornets (8-1, 6-0) now lead as teams prepare for upcoming games.