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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Old Fire Station No. 12 is set to become the Wallhaven Hop Shop

Plus, Akron Early College High School paraded down South Main Street.

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NeighborhoodsTop story

Akron's old Fire Station No. 12 is set to become the Wallhaven Hop Shop, a bakery and café

The Hop Shop is expected to create jobs in an old firehouse

12 to 14
full- and part-time jobs once fully operational
More than 70
years the station served Akron
2 years
to finish the redevelopment after the property transfer

Sources: Cleveland 19 News, Cleveland.com

If you've wondered what's next for the old Fire Station No. 12 on West Market Street in Wallhaven, Akron City Council this week approved its sale to . Lana and Brendan Jeter will turn it into the , and the city says the redevelopment will preserve the firehouse character.

The first phase is a bakery and café with Slavic and Eastern European baked goods, coffee, espresso, tea and light fare. Later plans include coworking areas, a taproom and live events. The station was decommissioned in 2024, and the project is expected to bring up to $1 million in private investment.

  • Selected: competitive request-for-proposal process launched in late 2025
  • Built: 1952, replaced by a new station on South Hawkins Avenue

$75,000purchase price for the former fire station

The deal includes a potential credit of up to $20,000 for eligible pre-closing building security efforts.

Source: Cleveland.com

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Schools

Akron Early College High School marched down South Main Street to celebrate its five-star report card

Chants of "AECHS" echoed through downtown Akron on Thursday. Hundreds of students marched up South Main Street from near the Polsky Building to . The school got five stars on the latest state report card and topped every other Ohio high school in overall points for the third consecutive year.

Akron Early College earned five stars on Ohio's latest report card

5stars on the latest state report card

Source: Signal Akron

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Success there usually comes with a celebratory email from the principal, or maybe an ice cream social. This year, it came with a parade. The school draws students from throughout Akron Public Schools and neighboring districts, and they earn University of Akron college credits while still in high school.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve greatness — and you are our greatness.”

Barbara Sykes, Akron Board of Education president
  • Crowd at Lock 3: an estimated 150 family and community supporters
  • Honors: accolades and proclamations from the city, Statehouse and Congress
  • Speakers: Mayor Shammas Malik and board president Barbara Sykes

3straight years as Ohio's top-performing public high school

has held the top spot for the third consecutive year.

Sources: Signal Akron, Akron Beacon Journal

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News Notes

Airport

Akron-Canton Airport has begun a $6.7 million project to expand its aircraft apron and hangar space. Airport officials say it could help attract up to $20 million in private investment and support more than 50 jobs. WKYC

Winterblast

If you're planning your holiday season, kicks off its 22nd season of Winterblast on Fri., Nov. 27. Opening day runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the day after Thanksgiving. Expect ice skating, the Akron Bazaar Holiday Market from 5 p.m., the Welcome Santa Illuminated Parade at 6 p.m., and an evening drone show and fireworks display. Cleveland.comSignal Akron

Lock 3's Winterblast opening day runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Lock 3, downtown Akron

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  • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Winterblast opening day events
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Sources: Cleveland.com, Signal Akron

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Barberton schools

Barberton City Schools' board approved a one-time $10,000 retirement incentive for eligible staff between Nov. 6, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Deputy Treasurer Henry Muren said the district would see a net current contract year financial benefit of $74,732. Akron.com

Coventry

Coventry Township trustees appointed Josh Randles at a special meeting Nov. 3 to fill the seat of longtime Trustee George Beckham. Beckham died suddenly Oct. 15. Randles will be sworn in at the board's regular meeting Nov. 12. Akron.comAkron Beacon Journal

Veterans Day

Witness Tree ceremonies continue daily at 9 a.m. through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Courtyard, 209 S. High St. Fairlawn VFW Post 349 holds its own ceremonies daily at 11 a.m. Akron.com

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Around Ohio

Volleyball

South Range topped Lakeview 3-1 in Thursday's Division V regional semifinal in Medina and stays unbeaten at 26-0. It was the Raiders' third meeting with Northeast 8 Conference rival Lakeview this season. The match started at 8:30 p.m. after the earlier one ran long. South Range faces Orrville in the regional final at 11 a.m. Saturday at Barberton High School. WKBN.comTribune ChronicleThe Vindicator

Soccer

Brecksville-Broadview Heights beat Stow-Munroe Falls 3-0 to reach a regional championship match for the second year in a row. Your Sports Network

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The Wrap

Did October feel warmer than usual? It was. The National Weather Service says Greater Akron's average temperature was 67.7 degrees, 4.3 degrees above the norm, and Oct. 13 hit 83 degrees, a record high for that day. The coldest day, Oct. 18, only dipped to 34. Nice while it lasted.

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Daily Akronto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Old Fire Station No. 12 is set to become the Wallhaven Hop Shop

Plus, Akron Early College High School paraded down South Main Street.

The TLDR

  1. Old Fire Station No. 12 will become the Wallhaven Hop Shop
  2. Akron Early College parades through downtown for its five-star report card
  3. Lock 3's Winterblast opens Fri., Nov. 27
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