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Saturday, October 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Akron will start its leaf removal program on Nov. 4, proceeding by ward through December, with guidelines on preparation and restrictions outlined. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The Akron Youth Success Summit celebrated the nationwide Lights On Afterschool event at the Akron Art Museum, highlighting the importance of afterschool programs for youth development. Akron Beacon Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency road repairs on I-480 eastbound at I-77 in Ohio cause significant delays, with one lane open and completion expected by early afternoon. FOX 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Akron police arrested two teenagers and seized weapons, including a handgun with a 50-round magazine, during a traffic stop. FOX 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron native Carly Ameling and Kent State graduate Jocelyn Trimmer are performing in the 'Mean Girls' musical's non-Equity North American tour at Playhouse Square, featuring eight shows. Akron Beacon Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ OnQ Solutions opens its new facility in Akron's Chapel Hill Business Park, revitalizing a former JCPenney space with innovative workspaces and a local artist's mural showcased at their grand opening on October 23, 2024. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Akron NAACP has raised concerns about the training of Akron police officers following an incident where a student was punched by a school resource officer. FOX 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Supporters of Ohio Issue 1, advocating for an overhaul in district drawing through a citizen commission and aiming to end gerrymandering, have significantly outspent opponents with substantial out-of-state funding. Akron Beacon Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ October's Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month highlights the importance of CPR and AED training, illustrated by a local man's survival from multiple cardiac arrests due to timely medical intervention and his advocacy for heart health. News 5 Cleveland
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Costume Story Time: Fun Halloween Literacy Event
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An Evening with Carla Hall
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Halloween Dance Party at Mogadore Branch Library
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Time Traveller: A Night at the Akron Civic Theatre
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Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest 2024
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
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