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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Akron-Canton Airport breaks ground on $6.7 million project

Plus, heating help is open and Ohio visits Akron for MACtion tonight.

The Daily Akron team2 stories14 sources5 min read

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Akron-Canton Airport broke ground Monday on a $6.7 million apron and hangar project

Ohio's one-time strategic fund is the biggest piece of the $6.7 million

Source: Canton Repository

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Value
State strategic fund$3.2M
Natural Resources$2M
Timken Foundation$867.4K
Green and Aqua Ohio$415K
Transportation$250K

If you fly out of , there's new work on the airport's grounds. The airport broke ground Monday on a $6.7 million project that adds an aircraft apron and, the Akron Beacon Journal reports, a new hangar.

Most of the money comes from the state: $3.2 million from Ohio's one-time strategic fund and $2 million from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

  • Where: airport's west side, in Green (Summit County)
  • Hangar: market-rate space, plus room for educational programs
  • New jobs: more than 50 full-time, the Repository reports
  • New jobs: as many as 50, the Beacon Journal reports

“By building the infrastructure aviation businesses need, we can open the door to new private investment, good jobs and educational opportunities,” President and CEO Ren Camacho said in a statement.

$20 millionin private investment the project could help attract, at most

The airport expects the new infrastructure to help attract up to that much.

Source: Canton Repository

Utilities

Winter Crisis Program is open for heating-bill help through March 31, 2027

If you're staring down a heating bill you can't cover, help is open. Ohio's reopened Nov. 1, and the Community Action Council of Portage County started its program Nov. 2. It gives one-time help to eligible households facing a disconnection, already disconnected, or needing to start or transfer service.

Winter Crisis help runs from Nov. 1 through March 31, 2027

  1. Nov. 1Ohio's opens for eligible households.
  2. Nov. 2Portage County's Community Action Council starts its program.
  3. March 2027Last day Winter Crisis assistance is available.

Sources: KentStater, spectrumnews1.com

To qualify, gross annual income must be at or below 175% of the federal poverty level. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says that's $57,750 for a family of four.

$57,750gross annual income limit for a family of four

That's 175% of the federal poverty level, per the state.

Source: spectrumnews1.com

Demand is already up in Portage County. Heating assistance coordinator Tina Strausser said appointments are booked three weeks out, with calls coming in since September.

  • Portage appointments: 234-703-4303 or app.capappointments.com
  • Same-day emergency slots: limited, Monday through Thursday
  • Bring: recent energy bills, household list, income proof
  • Last winter in Portage County: 1,100+ households, about $336,000

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News Notes

Election Day

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the National Weather Service expects a mild high of 75 degrees. Absentee ballots must reach the board of elections by 7:30 p.m. Some northern Summit County voters have new polling locations, and an online tool can confirm yours. Alliance ReviewCleveland.com

MACtion

Ohio (6-2, 4-0 in the MAC) visits Akron (1-7, 0-4) tonight at 7 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field. It's the Bobcats' first midweek MACtion game this season. Ohio became bowl eligible with a 24-20 win over Eastern Michigan. The PostWOUB Public Mediagozips.com

Ohio arrives at Akron with the far better record

6Wins1
2Losses7
4MAC wins0
0MAC losses4

Sources: The Post, WOUB Public Media

South Main

The city of Akron is seeking proposals to buy and develop seven vacant parcels at 1730 S. Main St., empty since 2015. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Dec. 1. Cleveland 19 News

Gas prices

Gas prices are down 28 cents in Akron and 23 cents in Cleveland, per GasBuddy. The average is still higher than $4 per gallon in both cities. WKYC

Issue 13

Portage County voters will decide Issue 13, a five-year, 0.4-mill levy that would raise an estimated $2.45 million a year for human and social services. It would cost about $14 a year for a $100,000 home, and voters rejected an identical measure in May. KentStater

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I wasn’t able to be home for Trick or Treating last night but left a bowl of candy with a note saying take 2or 3 pieces and have a fun night.

“I was able to see the children come up and listen to their cute conversations this morning on my camera, very kind & respectful, reminding each other to only take as many as my sign said, what fun it was seeing the kids laughing, excited, having a great time, it was a perfect night for Trick or Treating👻”

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The Wrap

Skating, ice bikes and ice bumper cars all sound like a good excuse to bundle up. Lock 3's winter season kicks off Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, with a parade and fireworks alongside the ice. Opening day runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Bumper cars on ice? Sign us up.

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  6. Alliance Reviewthe-review.com
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Daily Akronto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Akron-Canton Airport breaks ground on $6.7 million project

Plus, heating help is open and Ohio visits Akron for MACtion tonight.

The TLDR

  1. Akron-Canton Airport breaks ground on a $6.7 million apron and hangar project
  2. Winter Crisis heating help is open through March 31, 2027
  3. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a mild high of 75
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