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Akron
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lock 3 Park's $17 million renovation has made it a daily destination for residents, with new pathways, seating, and landscaping inviting people downtown (one year after it reopened). Local leaders and business owners say the park boosts downtown activity and plan to host more festivals and events to draw additional visitors (with expectations for higher attendance in upcoming seasons). Signal Akron
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Ohio residents recalled memories from past decades as one shared the 1950 Thanksgiving blizzard that buried streets with 25 inches of snow—while others remembered playing video games in the 1980s and exploring dumps in their youth. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On November 29, the Akron men's basketball team defeated Milwaukee 105—81 on their home court to extend a streak of high-scoring games and 20 straight wins. Amani Lyles led with a career-high 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists as the Zips shot 65% from the floor with seven players scoring in double figures. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Today, the 14th seeded Akron Zips host No. 15 Duke at 4 p.m. in the NCAA men's soccer tournament— the winner will advance to face the victor of the Bryant and Saint Louis game in the elite eight. Akron Beacon Journal
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Experience the festive spirit of the holiday season in a beautiful historic setting.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Immerse yourself in a festive holiday atmosphere at this enchanting event.
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Deck the Hall Celebration
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking available — Experience the festive decorations in a historic setting this holiday season.
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Deck the Hall Event
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Experience the festive holiday atmosphere at one of Akron's historic venues.
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2nd Annual Brunch with Santa
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — 159 Events on Main — Check event page for cost — Experience festive cheer with Santa and holiday magic.
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Chili Cook-Off
1-10 p.m. — Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern — Cash prizes available — Showcase your cooking talents at this exciting culinary competition.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Experience a festive holiday atmosphere with beautiful decorations and seasonal charm.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Experience a festive holiday celebration in a stunning historic venue.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Experience the enchanting holiday display in a historic setting.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Experience the festive decorations at this enchanting historic estate during the holiday season.
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