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Friday, October 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron City Council enhances neighborhood improvement with a $150,000 grant program for community projects. Akron.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mohamed Reeda was sentenced to 20-to-24 years in prison for kidnapping and raping women while impersonating a rideshare driver. WKYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following an incident at Firestone Community Learning Center where a student was struck by a School Resource Officer, Akron Public Schools requested the removal of two officers and emphasized the importance of accountability within the SRO program. Akron.com
- ➤ Norton High School Athletic Director Travis Dobbins was awarded the Bruce Brown Award of Excellence for his outstanding contribution to educational-based athletics. Akron.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 edition of the Voter Guide by the West Side Leader and South Side News Leader offers detailed, objective coverage on local candidates and issues to inform voters for the Nov. 5 General Election. Akron.com
- ➤ Voters in Summit and Medina Counties will decide on local matters, including a redistricting commission, natural gas aggregation, school funding, and children services levies, in the Nov. 5 General Election. Akron.com
- ➤ Summit County voters will find various issues on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot, including a state amendment for a redistricting commission and local levies supporting fire departments, schools, and child services. Akron.com
- ➤ Summit County Council reviews contracts, including a $975,000 renewal for jail food services and a $351,751 deal for juvenile medical services. Akron.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Browns running back Nick Chubb returned to the field after 398 days due to a knee injury, expressing satisfaction with his performance despite feeling rusty. Akron Beacon Journal
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