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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Akron Municipal Court is commemorating Lewis P. Buckley, a Civil War veteran, with a ceremony at Glendale Cemetery in honor of Veterans Day. Cleveland.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old was shot in Akron, Ohio, with non-life-threatening injuries, and the police are investigating the incident. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ An 18-year-old male was hospitalized following a shooting in Akron, with police seeking information on the incident. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ The judge in Akron will announce the verdict for Quinton Nixon, self-represented, accused of the July 2022 murder of mother Toni Westover. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ Joseph Johnson, 17, reached a plea agreement, pleading guilty to aggravated robbery related to shooting an Akron gas station employee, with sentencing scheduled for December 12. WKYC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Ohio voters approved crucial levies for school funding, securing the financial future for several major school districts. News 5 Cleveland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Summit County and Akron voters approved the Summit County Children's Services tax levy renewal, elected several county council members, and passed a major bond issue and tax levy for Akron Public Schools. Cleveland.com
- ➤ Donald Trump clinched Ohio's 17 electoral votes, Bernie Moreno won against Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate, Emilia Sykes secured a win in Ohio's 13th Congressional District, while Ohio Issue 1 was defeated, and Akron Public Schools' levy and bond issue passed. iHeartMedia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Walsh Jesuit and Highland High School soccer teams aim for victory in the upcoming Ohio High School Athletic Association Soccer State Championships. Akron.com
- ➤ Greater Arkon area high schools, including Hoban, Highland, CVCA, and Norton, reflected on their successful volleyball seasons, with deep postseason runs but no state tournament appearances. Akron.com
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Founders' Day Celebration Honoring 46 Years of Ministry
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