Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
Good morning, Akron.
The city will hold a rededication and remembrance today at 10:30 a.m. at Schneider Memorial Park (370 Schneider Park Drive) to honor those buried on the grounds.
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov.
1 at 2 a.m., when clocks will fall back one hour; after the change Akron's sunrise will be about 6:57 a.m. and sunset about 5:22 p.m., and Congress is unlikely to make DST permanent before the switch.
Akron landlords Lana and Brendan Jeter will convert the former Fire Station No. 12 into the Wallhaven Hop Shop, a family-friendly community hub, after filing plans with city council on Oct.
27.
Donnie Iris, the Rust Belt rocker behind "Ah!
Leah!" and "Love Is Like a Rock," died Oct. 26, WPXI reported, and his recent retirement after health struggles had already led to cancellations including a July Lock 3 show and a Dec. 12 Northfield Park Racino date (he was 83).
Chakaia Booker’s twin 17-foot “petal” sculptures made from stainless steel and recycled Goodyear Racing Eagle tires were installed at Lock 3 on Oct.
26 along the Cynthia and Landon Knight Hemlock Walk. Booker will give a free artist talk today at 6 p.m. at the Akron Art Museum, and the public dedication is at 1 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Vote now to pick the Akron-area High School Athletes of the Week for Oct.
19-25; the poll is open until 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and winners will be announced Friday morning, Oct. 30, on BeaconJournal.com.
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