Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 27-year-old man was severely injured after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing near downtown Akron, now in serious condition. Akron Beacon Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old man in Akron was killed by a stray bullet in October, with police suggesting the shooting was unintentional. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ An Akron police officer resigned after pleading guilty to charges related to child pornography and gross sexual imposition. iHeartMedia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Akron Comicon, featuring celebrity guests like Jerry Mathews and Butch Patrick, will be held at Emidio's Expo Center with tickets priced at $15 for one day and $25 for two days. Akron Beacon Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Akron Public Schools may face a nearly $38 million deficit this year without the approval of a crucial operating levy, a financial strain that could lead to increased cuts or significant depletion of reserves. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Akron Public Schools faces a potential $38 million annual deficit by 2025 without Issue 27's passage, which would help avoid spending down cash reserves until 2028. Signal Akron
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study by Realtor.com named Akron as the safest U.S. city in terms of extreme weather exposure, highlighting economic benefits such as lower insurance costs and stable property values. Akron Beacon Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Election Day guidelines for Summit County include not wearing political attire, bringing photo ID, and various options for voting including absentee ballots. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cleveland Browns started Dawand Jones at left tackle for a second game to evaluate his potential in this position despite Jedrick Wills Jr. being available to play. Akron Beacon Journal
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