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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Akron. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lock 3’s holiday displays now feature donated decor from Nela Park, including the 2005 tree topper and other historical pieces, enriching Akron’s festive downtown ambiance. The items are being shown at Lock 3 — near the former O’Neil’s building and Akron Children’s Museum — through Feb. 16. Signal Akron
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Akron city service director Chris Ludle and deputy director Jeff Bronowski said the city is working to remove all lead water service lines to protect residents’ health and reduce contamination in the water supply. Akron Beacon Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A vote is open to choose a boy and a girl as Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week for Dec. 15–21, and votes will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26 with winners revealed Saturday morning on BeaconJournal.com. Akron Beacon Journal
- ➤ Kevin Stefanski outlined his game plan for Week 17 against the Steelers during his video interview on Tuesday, Dec. 23 — his comments aim to boost fan confidence ahead of the matchup. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ A new program called Slapshot Queens is helping local girls build hockey skills by offering clinics and mentorship sessions. Launched yesterday — the initiative aims to boost participation and confidence in the sport. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ Local high school basketball games over Dec. 22-28 highlighted strong team efforts with Tallmadge beating Mogadore 59-31 and Ellet outscoring Canton South 63-51; Wadsworth remained unbeaten with a 56-37 win over Canton McKinley. In boys' play, Hamilton edged the Rams 43-39 at home, showcasing key performances from standout players. Akron Beacon Journal
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Deck the Hall Event
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free parking — Celebrate the holiday season with an enchanting experience at this historic venue.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Free Parking — Experience the festive charm of the season at a historic venue filled with holiday spirit.
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Deck the Hall Celebration
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Adults $28, Youth $15 — Experience 1.4 million lights and festive fun with family and friends.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — $15-$28 — Experience holiday magic with dazzling lights, festive décor, and visits with Santa in a beautiful estate setting.
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Deck the Hall
3-8 p.m. — Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens — Adults $28, Youth $15 — Experience a magical holiday season with 1.4 million lights and festive decor throughout the estate.
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SmokeFace NYE Jam Session
9 PM–1 AM — Musica — $7 — Experience an exciting NYE jam session with Akron's own SmokeFace featuring music and creativity.
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Richard Lloyd Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Musica — $23 — Experience the legendary guitarist Richard Lloyd as he showcases classic rock sounds in an intimate setting.
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Spiritual New Year's Resolution Discussion
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Portage Path CLC — Free entry — Explore the spiritual path to happiness and personal growth inspired by Bahá’í teachings.
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Karaoke Thursday at Musica
9 PM - 1 AM — Musica — Free entry — Grab a drink and take the mic at this fun karaoke night.
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Susan Carson Live at Front St Social
7-11 p.m. — Front St Social — Free entry — Experience an evening of diverse music by Susan Carson and Rikk Mayr.
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