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21-YEAR-OLD MALE SHOT AT DRIVE-THROUGH Akron police and EMS were dispatched to the scene at about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday. They found the victim, an employee at the store, with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 11:38 p.m. The shooting occurred after a man approached the drive-thru window on foot seeking to buy black and mild cigars, Akron police Capt. Michael Miller said. He handed the clerk some cash that was in poor condition, possibly with soil or blood, Miller said. A dispute quickly broke out over the condition of the money. The suspect then pulled out a long-barreled rifle. That's when the clerk returned the cigar to the suspect and asked him to leave with it. Before fleeing on foot, the suspect fired at least two shots through the window at the group of employees inside the drive-thru, striking the 21-year-old at least once. Shattered glass may have injured others standing nearby, Miller said. See the Akron Shootings app to see other murders in our city https://www.mapcustomizer.com/map/Akron-Killings UPDATING TOWPATH TRAIL The National Park Service plans to close a large section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail to visitors. A 1.5-mile section of the popular trail just north of the Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville will close on weekdays beginning Dec. 18 through May 3. Park officials say the closure is needed while crews continue to work on stabilizing the river bank inside of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm. The trail will be open to visitors on weekends. This is part of a two-phase project with work shifting to south of Station Road at a later date. The construction is part of a $14 million effort to stabilize the trail and tracks for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad along the Cuyahoga River. BUSINESSES OPEN DURING STREET CLOSURE Businesses in the area affected by the road closure are open & still accessible, including the Peanut Shoppe of Akron (Hours until Dec. 24th: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, & Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm.), ChillandIndulge (see the 2nd picture for some of their holiday offerings), Crave, Unknwn, and others. Don't forget: The Peanut Shoppe has seasonal round tins & boxes for gift-giving, & will also take your order by phone & ship it to anywhere in the U.S. of A. 330-376-7020) OKAY, NOW THE ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION The affected area is S. Main St., between Church St. and University Ave. WHEN: This stretch of road will be closed on Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 22 WHY: The closure is for Emergency Sewer Repair. On Monday, December 11, Kenmore Construction Co. and the City of Akron plan to close S. Main St. to all traffic between Church St. and University Avenue as they begin emergency sewer repair work. STILL OPEN: Businesses in the road closure area will still be open and accessible. Park on Church St., University, or in the Summit County or State St. parking decks. DETOURS: Southbound traffic will be detoured using E. Bowery St., S. High St., and University Ave. Northbound traffic will be detoured using University Ave., S. Broadway, and E. Bowery St. This work is expected to be completed by Friday, December 22. See the attached image for a map of the detours. For all downtown traffic advisories, visit https://bit.ly/TrafficAdvisoriesDowntownAkron CHRISTMAS BELLS STOLEN FROM CHURCH Christmas chimes won’t be playing at...
AKRON COUNCIL LIMITS PUBLIC INPUT Akron City Council has implemented new rules, effective January 3, 2024, to restrict public comment during meetings. In an 8-5 vote, the council decided to move the meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. and shift the public comment period to the beginning. However, the most significant change is limiting public comment to 10 speakers per meeting, with individuals allowed to speak only once every 30 days. Residents must fill out an online form by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting to request to speak, potentially concluding public comment within 30 minutes. Previously, there were no restrictions on the number of speakers or their frequency, only requiring advance sign-up. The recent weeks had seen over two dozen speakers at council meetings, prompting the new limitations. The council also implemented a ban on backpacks, bags larger than 12” X 6” X 12”, banners, flags, posters, signs, and “noisemakers of any kind.” While some view the move positively for promoting efficiency, others criticize it as limiting citizen participation, with activist Fran Wilson describing it as "fascist." Council President Margo Sommerville, who proposed the legislation to enhance meeting efficiency and professionalism, stated that the changes address decorum issues and do not intend to limit community perspectives. The decision reflects an effort to balance the need for orderly proceedings with citizens' right to express concerns. AKRON POLICE KEEP PUNCHING PEOPLE IN THE FACE Police were called for disorderly teens. So if you don't want to get punched in the face, behave. This happened at 1200 block of Lawton Street. With that said, Terrelle Harris-Malone was doing what he was told. He was walking away. Video shows he had his hands up as multiple policemen tackled him to the ground, jam his face into the ground, punched him and in general took it to far. In one shot you see him with his one remaining arm still up, not resisting. 19 News obtained Akron Police bodycam of this incident. The video shows the 19-year-old suspect leaving the scene and encouraging the rest of the group to also leave. The video does not specifically show the 19-year-old hitting an officer’s arm. The suspect has his hands in the air and does not appear to be resisting the arrest in the video. So that task force we created to review the police? This is what you were made for and you need to do something. Harris-Malone was arrested earlier this year on October 27 and now faces charges of riot, resisting arrest, obstructing official business, and criminal trespass. Harris-Malone is set to go to trial on February 6. His lawyer says they plan to file a civil suit against the Akron officers involved. Three other teens were arrested during the incident. Akron Police are now investigating the use of force during the incident. IN RELATED NEWS The Akron Police Department has quietly updated its internal policies about police shootings and now lists the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/law-enforcement/bureau-of-criminal-investigation as the default “preferred agency,” instead of its own detectives, to investigate after APD officers kill or seriously injure someone. While the APD has regularly called on the BCI’s Crime Scene Unit to process scenes of police shootings, Chief Steve Mylett caught the ire of the police union in 2022 when he asked the state agency to conduct the entire investigation into Jayland Walker’s killing. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7 filed a grievance https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/14/akron-fop-challenges-call-for-state-probe-of-jayland-walker-shooting/69487053007/ that alleged bringing in an outside agency...
JURY DUTY SCAM Beware of a jury duty scam circulating in Summit County, as authorities issue a warning about fraudulent calls threatening fines and arrest for alleged failure to appear. Scammers may demand payments in Bitcoin, falsely claiming that judges accept cryptocurrencies. Summit County government offices do not accept such payments. The scammers may pose as deputies, using real names and ranks of law enforcement personnel, along with spoofed phone numbers to mimic authentic Summit County Sheriff's Office calls. Residents are urged to hang up immediately, verify the call's legitimacy by contacting dispatch at 330-643-2181, and be cautious as the Sheriff's Office does not make such calls regarding warrants or fines. ALMOST SHOOTING A BUCHTEL A 15-year-old was arrested by Akron police outside Buchtel CLC after a fight. Safety team members observed three male teens in a fight, and one, not a student at the school, was seen with what appeared to be a concealed firearm. The school resource officer and safety team struggled to restrain the armed teen, who reportedly tried reaching for the firearm during the scuffle. The recovered weapon was identified as an AR-style airsoft gun with a loaded magazine containing live .223 caliber ammunition. The 15-year-old, sustaining minor injuries, was taken to Akron Children's Hospital, and charges are pending based on the investigation. Source https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2023/12/01/akron-police-say-teen-in-buchtel-fight-had-live-ammo-in-airsoft-gun/71774527007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot HE GOT SHOT IN THE FACE FOR NOT SHARING HIS POTATO CHIPS Akron police arrested a man in a nonfatal shooting that left a 31-year-old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the face after he declined to share a bag of potato chips, according to an Akron Police Department news release. Soon after the Tuesday night shooting on the 40 block of Stanton Avenue, investigators identified a 42-year-old as a person of interest. The next day at about 6:30 p.m., officers spotted the man boarding a bus at the Metro Transit on South Broadway Street. With help from a Regional Transit Authority officer, police stopped the bus at South Broadway Street and East Thornton Street and took the man into custody. He was found in possession of a firearm, which may have been used in the shooting. Officers charged him with felonious assault and weapons under disability. FREE ART EVERY THURSDAY Feel free to break that early winter funk by visiting AAM to see some funky art! We are free every single Thursday. Keep in mind the parking may not be free. HOWER HOUSE MUSEUM The Hower House was completed in 1871 and was built by John Henry Hower, a leading Akron industrialist who was active in the milling, reaping, and cereal industries. Hower would become known as the “Father of Akron Industry.” The house has three floors with a ballroom and servants’ areas on the third floor. Two and a half acres of lawn and stately trees provide a green island of tranquility for The University of Akron campus community. Today, Hower House remains one of the finest and best-preserved examples of its style in the country. It is supported by private donations, the Hower House Museum Guild, and The University of Akron. The house has become a lasting symbol of an era of elegance in America. Tours are Friday and Saturday 12-3 and Sundays 1-4. Tickets are $10 with discounts for students, seniors and kids For more information see https://www.uakron.edu/howerhousemuseum/the-house/ AKRON SCHOOLS JOIN BANNING PHONES Akron schools have joined the national trend of...
The Akron Police Department's internal investigation has determined that the eight officers involved in the shooting death of Jayland Walker did not violate police policies. “I found that the facts and circumstances of this tragic shooting show that the officers had an objectively reasonable belief that Mr. Walker was armed and by his conduct presented an imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death to them and/or their fellow officers,” Chief Steve Mylett said in an executive summary of the investigation. Source https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/11/28/internal-investigation-clears-8-akron-officers-who-shot-jayland-walker/71731987007/. Jayland Walker, who was shot by police in June 2022, was found to have fired a gun while fleeing, according to a state investigation. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, after presenting its findings to a special grand jury, revealed that the officers involved were not indicted for any criminal offenses. The Akron Police Department conducted its own internal investigation, concluding that the officers did not violate any policies or procedures in the incident. Chief Steve Mylett asked the OBCI to do the investigation. The city, citing a pending federal lawsuit by Jayland Walker's family, declined to provide additional comments on the internal investigation. The eight officers involved in the incident, initially placed on administrative leave, have since been reassigned to desk duty and subsequently returned to regular duty. OHIO HOUSE BILL 341 House Bill 341, introduced by Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, proposes changes to Ohio's marijuana law, known as Issue 2, approved by voters on November 7. The bill allows municipalities to restrict recreational marijuana use and impose additional taxes, contrary to Issue 2's initial provisions preventing local governments from banning use or home growth. The proposed legislation aims to empower local authorities to regulate cannabis within their jurisdictions. The bill also alters the distribution of revenue generated from marijuana sales. While maintaining funds for social equity, municipalities with dispensaries, and administrative costs, it adds a second revenue stream for substance abuse and establishes a fund for law enforcement training. Approximately 19% of the revenue would be allocated to these five categories, with 3% reserved for administrative costs. The legislation is presented as a starting point for discussions, emphasizing the opportunity for citizens to express their views in the committee process. As the debate on regulating marijuana continues among Republican leaders and Governor Mike DeWine, the bill's fate remains uncertain. Some lawmakers advocate for changes before Issue 2 takes effect on December 7, while others, like House Speaker Jason Stephens, express a need for careful consideration to ensure a robust regulatory system in Ohio's emerging marijuana industry. Although recreational marijuana use and growth will be legal after December 7, sales are not expected to begin until late summer or fall of the following year due to the licensing process. source https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/28/ohio-issue-2-bill-would-allow-cities-to-ban-marijuana-home-grow/71731210007/ HUDSON HOLIDAY WALK DECEMBER 3RD This year's Hudson Holiday Walk is Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. at the First & Main Green. Highlights include a hot cocoa bar and sweet treats, letters to Santa, and make-and-take crafts. Entertainers will include a face painter, stilt walker and a balloon twister. Horse and carriage rides will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. on a first come, first served reservation basis. There also will be a live nativity at the First Congregational Church at 47 Aurora St. In addition, donations of new,...
77 SOUTH RAMP AT INTERCHANGE TO CLOSE FOR A YEAR A big change in the Akron freeway system starting Monday night. The Interstate 76 ramp to I-77 South at the Central Interchange will close for a year. That sharp-turn ramp is being replaced with a so-called “fly-over” ramp. That’ll be just like the recently-opened 76/77 East ramp to Route 8. Also Monday night, a one-night-only closure of Route 8 Southbound within the interchange through 5 a.m. Tuesday. That could affect Canton-area commuters headed back home. NOT INTO SKATING? TRY AN ICE BIKE The Lock 3 ice rink and winter happenings are in full swing! We are talking Archie the snowman, heated igloos, firepits, shuffleboard, vintage animated characters, putt-putt and more. For more information on WinterBlast activities, visit Lock3live.com https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/lock_3/winter_activities.php LEBRON MUSEUM HOT TICKETS Museum tour slots were sold out on opening day at the Lebron James Home Court Museum Saturday. According to a release, thousands of guests came from all over the world to the opening. The museum goes from James’ Spring Hill Apartment to the Fab Five’s bench inside the St. Vincent - St. Mary locker room. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and tickets are $23, a nod to James’ jersey number. SAY GOODBYE TO MORE RITE AID STORES The Fairlawn Rite Aid store on West Market Street is one of four more Ohio locations to close amid the upheaval of the pharmacy chain's ongoing bankruptcy. A court document filed Nov. 21 stated the five Ohio stores were among the 32 total slated to shutter across the nation. In total, including the previously announced closures of six Ohio locations in October, 11 stores will close in the state. Rite Aid filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy that same for slumping sales and opioid lawsuits, USA Today reported https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/money/2023/10/16/rite-aid-bankruptcy-opioid-lawsuits/71202118007/ in October. FIRST ENERGY INVESTIGATION APPEARS TO BE CONTINUING Five individuals have faced charges, with four convicted, in a bribery and money-laundering scandal involving Akron-based FirstEnergy. The conspiracy aimed at securing a $1.3 billion bailout, with over $60 million paid by FirstEnergy and its subsidiary to influence political figures. A special master revealed that FirstEnergy continues to cooperate with federal prosecutors. Former House Speaker Larry Householder and GOP Chairman Matt Borges were sentenced for their roles, while a former subsidiary, now Energy Harbor, is ordered to provide more cooperation in a federal class-action suit. The investigation persists, with ongoing efforts to uncover communications and implications beyond named executives. Former House Speaker Larry Householder https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/06/30/federal-judge-blasts-disgraced-ohio-house-speaker-as-a-bully-sends-him-straight-to-jail/, R-Glenford, and former GOP Chairman Matt Borges https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/06/30/former-gop-chair-borges-chair-sentenced-to-five-years-in-massive-corruption-case/ in June were respectively sentenced to 20 and five years in federal prison for their roles in the conspiracy. Two others have pleaded guilty and await sentencing, while a third who was charged died by suicide. They’re also battling Sam Randazzo https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/11/15/another-judge-hammers-former-ohio-utility-regulator-randazzo-in-firstenergy-case/. He isn’t named in the suit, but FirstEnergy said he took a $4.3 million bribe from Jones and Dowling just as Gov. Mike DeWine
EXPERIENCE A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE GOODYEAR BLIMP AT THE SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS TOY DRIVE IN MOGADORE The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the annual Santa Claus Express holiday toy drive on December 1-3 from 2-7 p.m. at the Wingfoot Lake blimp hangar in Mogadore. The free drive-through event encourages community members to donate new, unwrapped toys to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. While remaining in their vehicles, participants can enjoy up-close views of the Goodyear airship, festive decorations, and Santa. This marks the 13th year of the collaboration between Goodyear and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for this charitable initiative. For donation details, visit the event website http://www.goodyearblimp.com/ or call 800-321-2136. JUST A REMINDER In observance of #Thanksgiving https://facebook.com/hashtag/Thanksgiving, #SummitCounty https://facebook.com/hashtag/SummitCounty buildings will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. SHEETZ HOLIDAY GIFT OF CHEAP GAS Sheetz https://www.sheetz.com/ is dropping the price of gas for Thanksgiving week. The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain, announced it is reducing the price of Unleaded 88 to $1.99 at all locations that carry it in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The promotion is happening now and will last until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 27. Unleaded 88 https://unl88.com/ is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. WHEN IS DECK THE HALL AT STAN HYWET? The dates for this year's run will be Nov. 24-26, 30 and Dec. 1-3, 7-23 and 26-30. The hours are 3 to 8 p.m. The home of former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company founder F.A. Seiberling on North Portage Path is decked out from the gardens to the master bedroom with some 1.2 million lights. Christmas has always been a special time at the estate. The Seiberling family moved in at Christmastime in 1915 and held grand holiday parties and gatherings through the years and this tradition continues with the public tours. HOW DO I GET TICKETS FOR DECK THE HALL? Tickets are available at stanhywet.org https://www.stanhywet.org/ or by phone at 330-315-3287. Tickets will be sold at Stan Hywet this year, but subject to availability. Ticket prices are $20 on Monday through Thursday and $9 for youth ages 3 to 17. The ticket price for visiting Friday through Sunday is $24 for adults and $11 for kids. Children 2 and under are free and college students with a valid ID pay the youth rate. AKRON COUNCIL APPROVES MERRIMAN VALLEY PROJECT Akron City Council this week unanimously passed nine pieces of legislation relating to the city's adoption of a new zoning code for Merriman Valley and the city as a whole. The ordinances are part of the master plan https://onlinedocs.akronohio.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/Supporting%20Document%20for%20-%20ORDINANCE%20amending_supplementing%20Title%2015%2C%20Chapter%20153.pdf?meetingId=547&documentType=Agenda&itemId=35387&publishId=67934&isSection=false adopted by Akron and Cuyahoga Falls that transforms the Merriman Valley-Schumacher Area into a walkable, environmentally friendly corridor to the Cuyahoga Valley National Parks. The group Preserve...
WHY ISN'T AKRON PRO-PEACE? THIS IS NONSENSE Akron City Council's unanimous Oct. 16 vote adopting a resolution condemning the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants in Israel has led activists to pack into council chambers for weeks, demanding a resolution addressing the devastating effect Israel's retaliation has had on civilians in Gaza. During the council's Rules Committee meeting Monday, Ward 4 Councilman Russ Neal and Ward 5 Councilwoman Tara Mosley introduced a resolution https://onlinedocs.akronohio.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/Supporting%20Document%20for%20-%20%20().pdf?meetingId=547&documentType=Agenda&itemId=35441&publishId=68013&isSection=false — crafted with the help of Jewish and Palestinian community members — "Expressing sympathy for the innocent civilians victimized by the war in Israel and Palestine" and "condemning violence of any kind." It further proclaims that Akron is a city friendly to members of the Jewish and Islamic faiths alike, and any other religion. VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR NOVEMBER 16TH Join ApprenticeOhio this Thursday, November 16 from 10:00am to 2:00pm for a virtual career fair! Becoming an apprentice is a great option for those who want to earn while you learn. Register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/OMJ-2/e/Lry7j ARTISTS NEEDED This wall is ready to take flight! We're looking for a local artist to create a dynamic wing mural at CAK. The mural will serve as a photo opportunity while building upon our sense of place. Learn more at https://www.akroncantonairport.com/assets/CALL-FOR-ARTISTS.pdf 🚨 Please note, we hear you loud and clear. We're making additional considerations for the proposal while it is still in the qualifications stage. Thanks for the feedback GIANT EAGLE ADJUSTS IT'S PERK PROGRAM Giant Eagle is set to merge its fuelperks+ program with the existing myPerks program starting January 25. The move comes in response to customer feedback and aims to streamline loyalty benefits. The combined program will offer rewards like free gas, up to 20% off groceries, and the option of dollar rewards. Customers will experience a seamless transition, with unused perks automatically converted into myPerks. The enhanced program aims to deliver optimal savings to customers across Giant Eagle's over 410 locations in five states. TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS? IT'S GOING TO BE CROWDED. A recent NerdWallet survey indicates that 50% of Americans plan to spend money on flights or hotel stays during the upcoming holiday season, reflecting an increase from 44% the previous year. The survey suggests that the Sunday after Thanksgiving is likely to be the busiest travel day. While 40% of Americans plan to travel for the December holidays, 29% plan to travel for Thanksgiving, and 19% for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. The timing of Thanksgiving, with consistent travel patterns on the Wednesday before and Sunday after, contributes to its higher travel activity compared to the December holidays. Additionally, the survey found that 39% of Americans do not plan to spend money on holiday travel, with reasons including local family and financial constraints. AKRON CLERK PUNCHED IN THE FACE DURING ROBBERY A 16-year-old boy, accompanied by another teenager, attempted to purchase vape products at the Valley Smoke Shop in Akron. When the clerk refused the transaction due to their apparent underage status, one of the suspects vaulted over the counter, assaulted the clerk with multiple punches to the face, and stole several vape products before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred...
Your Water Bill is Going up in 2024 The city of Akron has announced a restructuring of its water rates in 2024, increasing from $2.73 to $3.06 per HCF (hundred cubic feet). Residential customers will also incur a fixed infrastructure charge of $9, leading to an overall monthly utility bill increase of $10-$12 for most Akron residents. The changes aim to fund necessary projects for Akron's aging drinking water infrastructure, addressing repairs and replacements of essential components over 100 years old. The revenue generated, estimated at $15 million, will support projects like Brittain Road Reservoir replacement, water main replacements, lead service line replacement, and updates to the Filter Building Treatment Facility. The city is also launching a water affordability program, offering eligible residents a 40 percent discount on the water portion of their bill, with applications opening on Jan. 1, 2024. The sewer rates will remain unchanged in 2024. SPOOKY CHRISTMAS It's already been a historic year for Akron's venerable Haunted Schoolhouse https://www.hauntedschoolhouse.com/. And for the first time in 50 years, the haunt will open its doors for a unique Christmas-themed tour. The old Thomastown Elementary School on Akron's Triplett Boulevard plans to roll out the tinsel along with a dead body or two or three for two nights on Dec. 8 and 9. "The elves have decked out all three floors of the Haunted Schoolhouse with lights, trees and holiday cheer galore, but the monsters and ghosts that roam these halls are not quite as jolly," the haunt posted on social media. SCROOGE LIVE Scrooge The Musical, presented by The BOOM Theater, returns to The Knight Stage for 9 shows from December 1-17! In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. BECOME A CIVIC GO SUPPORTER Become a CivicGo! member now and enjoy a host of exclusive benefits that will make your theater experience all the more special! PLEASE JOIN TODAY — AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Click here: https://akroncivic.com/individual. Your membership matters! As a nonprofit organization, it takes more than ticket sales to help keep the stars shining in The Civic’s iconic night sky. There's nothing like seeing a show at the Akron Civic Theatre! We're dedicated to maintaining and updating our historic theater to allow our community to enjoy shows here for years to come, but we need your help. Our CivicGo! members help us afford to operate and continue to improve the Akron Civic Theatre, our extraordinary historic building, where hundreds of performing artists entertain and inspire our community all year long. Become a CivicGo! member now and enjoy a host of exclusive benefits while helping us preserve this iconic Akron theater! Mentioned in this episode: TEMU MORE AFFORDABLE THAN AMAZON OR WALMART Have you checked out TEMU yet? Use the link below to save on your first order and get valuable coupons. I've purchased clothes that were less expensive than Walmart or Amazon and the shirts were amazing. I bought a phone bag so I could strap my phone to my arm and ride my bike for $1.29. Use the link below. The holidays are coming up and you can get great gifts at an affordable price. Check out TEMU https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/temu TELL A FRIEND! Do you know someone who might enjoy this show? Be sure to tell them to go to akronpodcast.com and get information on what is going on in Akron. Follow the Akron Podcast https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/follow
WILD LIGHTS AT THE ZOO RETURN Wild Lights, the annual holiday event at Akron Zoo, will return for the 2023 holiday season from Nov. 24 to Dec. 29. The event features a lighting display with over one million lights, including the "Rockin' Lighted Spectacular" animated wall set to holiday music. Dates for the event are Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-23, and Dec. 26-29, running from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors can meet the Grinch, have visits with Santa until Dec. 23, and enjoy treats from Mrs. C's Sweets, including hot chocolate and coffee. Tickets can be purchased online or on the day of the event, with different pricing for members and non-members. Special "Zoothing Wild Lights" event on Dec. 7 caters to guests with different abilities, offering a quieter experience with limited tickets available. BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER BANNING LAWN CHAIRS Blossom Music Center announced on X https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/11/03/blossom-music-center-require-lawn-chair-reservation-cannot-bring-personal-chairs/71434691007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot (formerly Twitter) that concertgoers attending Live Nation shows can no longer bring personal lawn chairs. Instead, they must reserve lawn chairs through the venue in advance and pick them up on the day of the show. The policy, aimed at improving venue entry and security, does not apply to Cleveland Orchestra performances. While the venue's website still allows personal lawn chairs and mentions a rental option for non-compliant chairs, it has not yet been updated to reflect the new reservation policy, and any associated costs remain unclear. MCRIB IS BACK Beginning Nov. 11, the McRib will return to Ohio McDonald’s restaurants for a limited time, according to a press release. If you don't know, a McRib is a seasoned boneless pork patty slathered in barbeque sauce and topped with slivered onions and dill pickles on a homestyle bun. The McRib debuted in the United States in 1981 as a limited-time item in the Kansas City area. It quickly became a fan favorite, according to McDonald's, and has since become a classic sandwich for restaurant fans due to its limited availability and seasonal returns. LOVE AKRON NETWORKING BREAKFAST LoveAkron connect is this month on Wednesday, November 29th. You don’t want to miss this breakfast, where speakers will expound on leadership faithfulness over leadership effectiveness. Register today because seating is limited: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/tdiXwmZbVfmK291SIbmskA POLICE PROBE HIT YET ANOTHER SNAG Akron's Citizens' Police Oversight Board https://www.akronohio.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/citizens_police_oversight_board.php has tabled a proposal to forego launching investigations https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/11/02/akron-police-oversight-board-proposes-delaying-investigative-functions/71412285007/ into Akron police's internal affairs until 2025 or when a new agreement between Akron and the Fraternal Order of Police is ratified. Member Bob Gippin said the plan was tabled during the board's retreat Saturday because there's still debate about whether the board can conduct parallel investigations while the police department or the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an inquiry and, if so, whether it's a good idea. The Fraternal Order of Police's threats of litigation over the board's powers played a role in the tabling as well. LEBRON JAMES MUSEUM COMING TO AKRON The LeBron James Family Foundation has announced the opening of LeBron James' Home Court at House Three Thirty on...
CEDAR POINT AND SIX FLAGS MERGE Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point and Kings Island, is merging with Six Flags Entertainment, the world's largest regional theme park operator. The goal is to create a stronger operating model and enhance revenue and cash flow. The combined company will have a diverse portfolio of assets and intellectual property, providing a wide range of entertainment experiences across 27 parks in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The merged entity will operate under the name Six Flags, with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and significant operations in Sandusky, Ohio. Richard Zimmerman, Cedar Fair's CEO, will lead the combined company, while Selim Bassoul of Six Flags will serve as executive chairman of the board. SPECTRUM TO SPEND 1.25 BILLION TO UPDATE SERVICES. Spectrum, the cable and internet company, announced a $1.25 billion investment to expand and accelerate services in Ohio. Nearly $750 million will expand Spectrum's fiberoptic network, bringing broadband to over 60 Ohio counties, including unserved areas. The investment, supplemented by nearly $200 million in federal, state, and local grants, aims to provide broadband to approximately 140,000 previously unserved homes and small businesses. Spectrum has already extended broadband to thousands of underserved locations in counties like Tuscarawas, Vinton, Muskingum, and Clinton since June. Despite this initiative, Spectrum has filed a complaint against AEP Ohio, accusing the power company of delaying applications for access to AEP poles for Spectrum wires. AKRON WINTERBLAST DETAILS Downtown Akron is set to host the WinterBlast festival, featuring the state's largest outdoor ice skating rink. The festival kicks off with the Welcome Santa Holiday Parade on November 24, followed by the Downtown Akron Partnership Tree Lighting Celebration and fireworks. The Huntington Ice Skating Rink will offer ice skating, ice bumper cars, and ice bikes from November 24 through February 19. Skating hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The rink, temporarily relocated between the State Street bridge and Canal Park Stadium due to construction at Lock 3 park, will charge $3 for those with their own skates and $5 for skate rentals. Rentals for heated igloos and fire pits are also available for a fee. A LIVE RENDITION OF RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER IS COMING TO THE CIVIC Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is coming to the Akron Civic Theatre on December 13th at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss this holiday classic live on stage! Ticket information https://shrsl.com/4akyd. CITY OF AKRON LAUNCHES UPDATED WEBSITE The city of Akron has launched its redesigned website at www.AkronOhio.gov http://www.akronohio.gov/. The updated site includes interactive search functionality, quick links to popular pages, translation options in multiple languages, and an accessibility menu. A new 311 platform powered by Rock Solid is introduced for citizen service requests. Mayor Dan Horrigan emphasized the user-friendly interface, enhanced functionality, and modern design to improve resident interaction and provide a streamlined platform. Feedback on the site is welcomed and can be sent to press@akronohio.gov. The site will be continuously improved as feedback comes in. CHECK THE BATTERY IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR With daylight savings time being last weekend, it's time to check your smoke detector batteries. Don't have a smoke detector? Check out these detectors on Amazon https://amzn.to/49qQONg. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...
SNOW IS ON THE WAY The National Weather Service https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=194&y=150&site=cle&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=194&map_y=150 is predicting a 60% chance of precipitation in the Akron area Tuesday night with a low of 28 degrees. With a cold front moving through the area, the precipitation will likely start as rain that turns into lake-effect snow later that night, the NSW said. Snow is expected to continue into Wednesday as well, mixing with rain after 11 a.m. before eventually tapering off as temperatures rise. The weather service said 1-2 inches of snow is possible for the traditional snowbelt by Wednesday. IT WAS A JOKE ABOUT BLOWING UP THE SCHOOL An 18-year-old former student from Kent Roosevelt High School faces a third-degree felony charge of making terroristic threats after allegedly posting a threat to blow up the school on social media. Kent police, acting on an alert from the FBI, arrested the suspect in Cuyahoga Falls. The teenager, who had posted the threat twice, claimed it was a joke, but police charged him due to the severity of the offense. The suspect was arraigned in Kent Municipal Court, where he received a $130,000 surety bond and a condition to stay away from all Kent City School property. Kent police worked swiftly with the FBI and the suspect's family to locate and apprehend him, avoiding the need for a school evacuation or search. A preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for November 3rd. source https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/27/suspect-behind-alleged-kent-school-bomb-threat-charged-with-felony/71348036007/ ADDRESSING YOUTH VIOLENCE IN AKRON Project Ujima, a grassroots community engagement organization in West Akron, is initiating a series of Peace Circles to address youth violence in the city. These circles, supported by a federally funded Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant from the city of Akron, provide safe spaces for open and honest conversations. The discussions aim to build relationships, establish trust, find common ground, and transition from talk to action. The program's director, Denico Buckley-Knight, will be present for these intimate conversations. Project Ujima emphasizes the patient and effective process of the Peace Circles, designed to uncover shared concerns and foster community unity. The discussions will be held: __ __ ARE YOU READY TO VOTE? HOW DO I CHECK MY VOTER REGISTRATION IN OHIO? To check your voter registration, visit the Ohio Secretary of State website's voter lookup page https://voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx. From there, you can enter your name and county, and it will tell you whether you are registered to vote for the election. The page will also tell you where your polling location is and what district you reside in for voting. On Election Day, you must cast your ballot in your precinct at your designated polling place (found on the voter registration lookup page) between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. You need to provide valid identification which can include: __ __ All photo identification must have the following: __ The voter’s name, which must...
EVER WONDER HOW ATHLETES GET PAID SO MUCH? Bookie.com has once again donned its financial detective hat to unveil the annual sticker shock of attending an NBA game with the whole family. They've scrutinized everything, from the wallet-slimming ticket prices to parking and even the cost of two sodas, two beers, and four hot dogs. Brace yourselves—on average, a family will shell out a not-so-modest $304.64 to watch some hoops live this season. The wallet-wincing award goes to the New York Knicks, where the damage amounts to a jaw-dropping $745.18. But fear not, frugal fans, for the Charlotte Hornets emerge as the unsung heroes of budget ballin', offering a steal at $158.72 for a family of four. And guess what? Their arena is the NBA's Shangri-La for beer bargains, with a pint-sized brew costing a mere $5.78, making the Cavaliers' $11.75 average look like a grand slam in the price department. As for the league's most wallet-wilting beer experience, Boston Celtics fans might need a sip of something more substantial after forking over a staggering $19.87. The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the more affordable teams to watch play in person. The study found a family of four can expect to pay $217.05 to take in a game with tickets, parking, beer, pop and hotdogs factored in. Cheers to budget-friendly ball games!. AKRON ZOO WELCOME FOUR RED WOLVES Guess who just moved into Akron Zoo's hottest neighborhood? None other than the red wolf family! Meet the cool parents, Diego and Brave, and their adorable pups, Sentinel (the dashing young lad) and Sabine (the chic little miss). The zoo's buzzing with excitement about the new residents, who've already taken residence in the red wolf habitat. The zookeepers have even rolled out the red carpet, or rather, window coverings, to give the family some privacy as they settle into their plush new digs. It's like the wolf version of MTV Cribs, with a touch of class. The zoo had temporarily closed the red wolf habitat for a little summer makeover, expanding the pup paradise for future wolf generations. Move over, Kardashians; the red wolf family is the new reality show on the block! FREE TICKET TO NEW ADAM SANDLER MOVIE Netflix is offering free screenings on selected area screens for their new animated film “Leo,” https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/leo-adam-sandler-release-date-photos starring Adam Sandler https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/12/13/adam-sandler-2023-mark-twain-prize-american-humor/10889507002/. Screenings will be held the weekend of Nov. 11-12 at Cinemark Tinseltown in North Canton and Cinemark Valley View. Tickets can be downloaded at LeoSneakPeek.com http://leosneakpeek.com/. From the press release, it seems that Sandler is up to Sandler-like hijinks, voicing a 74-year-old lizard who is a class pet and has been, for decades, witnessing more runny noses than he can remember. He learns he has a year left to live and plots to escape. CURRENT POPULATION OF AKRON OHIO According to WORLD POPULATION REVIEW https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/akron-oh-population website, we have 187,000 people. SMELLS LIKE SNOW COFFEE It's that time of the year! The leaves are getting ready to fall, the air is crisp, and the coffee is piping hot (and there's plenty of it)! Join us in picturesque Stars Hol—er, I mean Cascade Plaza in downtown Akron for an afternoon of small-town fun with the town troubadour, the cranky (but soft-hearted) diner owner, fall-themed boutiques, food, and of course, coffee coffee coffee. We will be featuring some of the area's best...
AKRON IS A TECH HUB Akron has been designated a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce, making it eligible for up to $70 million in federal funding. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced the selection from 31 hubs chosen out of nearly 400 applicants. Akron's hub will leverage its historical leadership in the rubber industry to pioneer the production of sustainable polymers, representing the next generation of rubber and plastics. The city will compete with other hubs for awards ranging from $20 million to $70 million, with five to ten hubs set to receive funding based on their development plans. Alongside the hub designation, Akron has been granted a $400,000 strategy development grant for the University of Akron and the Greater Akron Chamber, aimed explicitly at sustainable polymers. AVOID LINES AT THE POLLS Two more weeks of Early Voting before the November 7 election! Voting early is easy peasy at #SummitCounty https://facebook.com/hashtag/SummitCounty's Early Vote Center, located at 500 Grant Street in Akron. You can vote any day this week from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Starting next Monday, October 30, hours expand into the evening + next weekend. Not sure what's on your ballot? Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/MyBallotSummit WINTER FORCAST The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/2023-24-us-winter-outlook-wetter-south-warmer-north suggests that Ohio may experience milder temperatures resembling those of the Carolinas in the upcoming winter months. The forecast attributes this change to the presence of El Niño during the winter season. Long-term weather pattern predictors anticipate a 40-50% chance of warmer-than-usual temperatures in December, January, and February, especially in Central and Northern Ohio. Southern Ohio also has a 33-40% chance of experiencing temperatures above the average for this period. FREE PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES No tricks, just treats! 👻 On Halloween afternoon, residents in need can receive pet food & supplies at this month's Community Pet Food Pantry! Visit Summit County Animal Control at 250 Opportunity Pkwy from 4:30-6:30pm on Tuesday, October 31, first come first serve! Please take W Bartges St. to Pier Dr. to line up. AKRON HALLOWEEN THIS WEEKEND Get ready for Trick or Treat this Saturday, October 28 from 5-7 PM! Adults should accompany children, and everyone should be careful when crossing streets. Please be safe and look after each other, Akron! FREE HOLIDAY MOVIES AT THE CIVIC THANKS TO WAYSIDE Wayside Furniture is presenting a special event featuring free screenings of two cherished Christmas films, "Elf" and "The Polar Express," at the Akron Civic Theatre on December 10, 2023. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary popcorn. While the movies are free, tickets are required and can be obtained from October 24 onwards at Wayside Furniture (1367 Canton Rd., Akron) or the Akron Civic Theatre box office (182 S. Main St., Akron) on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with the showing of "Elf," followed at 6:00 p.m., by the timeless classic "The Polar Express" will be screened. SEASONAL SNOW PLOW DRIVERS NOW HIRING! Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers. Possession of a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License, Class B, with no air brake restriction, is required. DON'T WAIT TO APPLY! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! governmentjobs.com/careers/akron https://governmentjobs.com/careers/akron Mentioned...
AKRON LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE Leaf pickup will begin in each ward on these days. This schedule can change due to inclement weather. __ __ The city suggests residents rake leaves into the street one day before the scheduled pick-up day, according to the program website. Leaves should be no more than two feet from the curb or edge of the street. No vehicle should be parked on the street when crews begin working, and no vehicles should be parked on piles of leaves. Any vehicles left in the street can be towed or fined. To make leaf collection more efficient, the city also asks residents not to place branches and other debris in the street as crews will pick up leaf-only piles. Bags of leaves will not be picked up. To arrange a bag collection, call 311 for a sanitation bulk pickup. To learn more about the leaf removal program, visit the city of Akron website https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/LeafRemovalProgram/index.html or call 311 or 330-375-2311. To find out what ward you live in, visit akroncitycouncil.org/find-my-ward https://www.akroncitycouncil.org/find-my-ward. NEW LOWE'S OUTLET STORE Lowe's Outlet Store https://www.lowes.com/store/OH-Cuyahoga/3644 opened in early October; the Cuyahoga Falls location is one of the home improvement chain's 14 outlet stores in the nation. The store features new items that have minor to moderate damage, discontinued and slightly used items. The Lowe's Outlet includes warranty options, with delivery, and haul-away options available, Snow said. Patrons with a Lowe's credit card can use the cards at the outlet store as well. However, those looking for a discounted appliance or other items must come to the store directly, Snow added. Online purchases are not available for the outlet store, and items can't be ordered to the outlet. Those services, Snow said, must be done through the regular Lowe's retail https://www.lowes.com/ stores. "Every day we get new stuff," Snow said. The new Lowe's Outlet is at 330 Howe Ave. in Cuyahoga Falls ASSUMED MAYOR ELECT SHAMUS MALIK BUILDING CABINET While we haven't voted yet officially, Shammas Malik has begun accepting applications to be a part of his incoming administration. In posts on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=773112447954878&set=a.297917468807714 and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CynxyWwNdDJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==, the transition team called for applicants https://www.togetherforakron.com/apply?fbclid=IwAR3hkT-XedWNCSgTV5AVreTI8PvBFX1TA0StwtIc6JlbXsWx5InynhPztFw for director of economic development, director of human resources, director of law, director of planning and a new position in the city's structure — director of sustainability and resiliency https://malik-for-akron.breezy.hr/p/a8cfa01b8256. The posts also invite people to send resumes if they wish to be considered for other roles not specifically mentioned. CHECK OUT THE AKRON EVENTS CALENDAR Akron Events Calendar https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE __
We have an update on Senate Bill 83 https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/sb83/PS/02/sb83_02_PS?format=pdf and First Energy is leaving the First Energy Building downtown. Some great concerts are coming to town if you remember the 80's, and it's now easier to lose all your money from home. STAN MYWET MAKES THE NEWS See all the videos HERE https://fox8.com/morning-show/kickin-it-with-kenny/kenny-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-at-stan-hywet-hall-gardens/ Mentioned in this episode: START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron SUPPORT THE SHOW - TELL A FRIEND Help us get the word out (It's FREE!) tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out the Akron Podcast! Go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and never miss an episode. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING COMMUNITY Get Access to: Step by step tutorials Private Podcasting Mastermind Unlimited one-on-one consulting Join the School of Podcasting https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/sop GET INVOLVED WITH THE SHOW? This show is by you for you! Got feedback? I want to hear it? Got insights? I want to hear it! Be a part of the show and help us make our city (and this podcast) better. Get Involved With the Show https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/getinvolved
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Today we have a fun way to check out Animals at the Zoo (including some of the Akron zoo), we; unfortunately, we add another death to the Akron Killings Map. https://www.mapcustomizer.com/map/Akron-Killings Need an ID to vote? They are free. Apparently, there are no dirty cars in Stow (so weird), and we spotlight a new medieval inn in Akron, The Green Dragon Inn. Mentioned in this episode: SHARE THE SHOW WITH A FRIEND If you know someone who would like the Akron Podcast, please share it with them, or tell them to go to AkronPodcast.com If you can support the show, go to www.akronpodcast.com/value START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron GET INVOLVED WITH THE SHOW? This show is by you for you! Got feedback? I want to hear it? Got insights? I want to hear it! Be a part of the show and help us make our city (and this podcast) better. Get Involved With the Show https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/getinvolved GIVE BACK TO THE AKRON PODCAST If you are finding value in this show, please consider giving back by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value Value For Value https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value
As warm weather is arriving, things are picking up and events are launching new seasons, groundbreaking and more, as the city hopes there won't be more window-breaking Mentioned In This Episode __ Akron leaders prepare for Jayland Walker grand jury decision https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/04/04/akron-leaders-prepare-for-jayland-walker-grand-jury-decision/70038304007/ - The city has plans to reactivate the website www.akronupdates.com, where citizens can go for information on things like downtown road closings. A curfew isn't out of the question, but it's not something the city is planning. Ohio BMV to refund improperly charged fees for disabled veteran plates https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/30/ohio-bmv-to-refund-improperly-charged-fees-for-disabled-veteran-plates/70065726007/ - The refunds will be about $60, according to the BMV. And employees plan to contact all veterans who were "improperly charged" within the next month. The free license plate law does not apply to personalized specialty disabled/military plates.__ . Mentioned in this episode: START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING COMMUNITY Get Access to: Step by step tutorials Private Podcasting Mastermind Unlimited one-on-one consulting Join the School of Podcasting https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/sop GET INVOLVED WITH THE SHOW Do you have some feedback for the show? We'd love to hear it. Got something you'd like to share with everyone? SUPPORT THE SHOW - TELL A FRIEND Help us get the word out (It's FREE!) tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out the Akron Podcast! Go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and never miss an episode.
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Akron outsourced their non-emergency ambulance calls, and that company appears to be in a position to extort the city. As it takes a year to bring on a new EMT worker, things could become very bad come August 2023 when AMR (the outsourced company) leaves. SUPPORT THE SHOW Support this Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Libby App https://libbyapp.com/ Akron Events Calendar https://www.akronpodcast.com/events __ __ Mentioned in this episode: START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron GET INVOLVED WITH THE SHOW? This show is by you for you! Got feedback? I want to hear it? Got insights? I want to hear it! Be a part of the show and help us make our city (and this podcast) better. Get Involved With the Show https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/getinvolved PLEASE TELL A FRIEND If you know someone who would enjoy this show, tell them to go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and subscribe/follow today. Thanks to out sponsor: School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SHOW If you get any value from the show please consider giving some of that value back and help us keep the lights on by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value any size donation is appreciated. Value For Value https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value
Lebron James and his foundation continue to bless Akron residents as they add more value to downtown as house 330 opens to help people gain job skills. Join the School of Podcasting https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/sop Value For Value https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value __ How to use new parking meters in downtown Akron, Ohio https://fox8.com/news/a-new-way-to-pay-for-parking-in-downtown-akron/ - Drivers are encouraged to download the app on the Apple App Store or the Android Google Play store and become familiar with it before April 3. Parking will be enforced in downtown Akron on Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking on weekends and holidays will continue to be free LeBron James' Foundation To Open A Job Facility For His I Promise School's Students And Families - AfroTech https://afrotech.com/lebron-james-i-promise-house-three-thirty-akron-ohio-students/lebron-james-i-promise-house-three-thirty-akron-ohio-students?item=1 - LeBron James’ I Promise School is further expanding to support his hometown of Akron, OH. Andscape reports that the NBA superstar’s family foundation is opening House Three Thirty — a job training facility named after Akron’s area code. The renovated building will feature retail, dining, and event areas to help I Promise students, parents, and family members to land job opportunities. As House Three Thirty is located near James’ school, the location aims to remove transportation barriers. For the program, The LeBron James Family Foundation has partnered with Starbucks for a Starbucks Community Store to provide job training. What’s more, the foundation’s longtime partner, JPMorgan Chase, is set to provide financial advice. Official says two new levies needed for cash-strapped Akron schools | Ideastream Public Media https://www.ideastream.org/education/2023-03-28/official-says-two-new-levies-needed-for-cash-strapped-akron-schools - Stephen Thompson, chief operating officer, said the need for more tax money comes as the district looks at several large construction projects and a variety of other facilities updates and swaps. Thompson has presented financial projections over the last few weeks suggesting that the district will be at a deficit by around 2027, regardless of how the district solves its facilities issues. He said costs of construction are the highest they’ve ever been, and the district is seeing rises costs for employee salaries and healthcare. Although no decisions have been made, the district will likely need to put two levies on the ballot starting in spring 2024, Thompson said. He suggested a 6.9-mill operating levy to be used for general purposes (which would bring in about $19.3 million a year), and a 1.75-mill permanent improvement levy (to bring in $3.5 million per year), likely to fund construction of a new North High School building. “The notion that simply a levy, one levy, is enough to solve our financial problems is not accurate,” Thompson said, noting the district will also need to reduce its expenses. Akron leaders set aside $500,000 to pay off residents' medical debt https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/akron-leaders-set-aside-500-000-to-pay-off-residents-medical-debt - AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron has set aside $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to help some residents get rid of their medical debt. It’s a move other cities like Toledo and Chicago have made and one that cities like Cleveland are considering. Nancy Holland, Akron’s Ward 1 councilperson, proposed the resolution a...
Gas prices are down as Akron starts a rebrand. We prepared for the grand jury decision on Jayland Walker (which makes me scratch my head). Get to know your Mayoral Candidates, as we have seven people running. They are taking (filtered) questions from the public. We keep adding things for people to come downtown (like bike paths), and then people keep getting shot in those locations. Have we thought this through? __ __ Follow the show and never miss an episode at www.akronpodcast.com/follow https://www.akronpodcast.com/follow SUPPORT THE SHOW Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson Mentioned in this episode: JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING COMMUNITY Join the School of Podcasting and let your voice be heard! Get access to Step by step tutorials A private podcasting mastermind group Unlimited one-on-one consulting Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Join the School of Podcasting https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/sop START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron SHARE THE SHOW WITH A FRIEND If you know someone who would like the Akron Podcast, please share it with them, or tell them to go to AkronPodcast.com If you can support the show, go to www.akronpodcast.com/value
AKRON TEACHERS DON'T NEED TO REDEFINE ASSAULT According to Pat Shipe, the president of AEA, 63 assaults against teachers have been reported this school year. Data provided by the district shows there were 249 disciplinary hearings in the first quarter, with five students expelled. Some 132 students received various disciplinary actions, including alternatives to expulsion, alternative placement, interim alternative placement, and transfer to another school, and 112 students were returned to their schools. 112/249 is 45% that go back to their schools. source https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/it-cant-just-be-violent-game-of-whack-a-mole-akron-teachers-raise-concerns-over-violence-in-schools 2 SHOT ONE DEAD OVER OFF OF ARLINGTON Two 18-year-old boys were shot. in the 1100 block of 5th Avenue near Chittenden Street. around 9 pm, and one died. (source https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/11/28/18-year-old-dies-akron-shooting/). See how close you live to the shooting in Akron with this AKRON SHOOTINGS MAP https://www.mapcustomizer.com/map/Akron-Killings FAMILY FUN TIME CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN SUMMIT COUNTRY The Northeast Ohio Family Fun https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/ site has a great list of lights all over northeast Ohio that you can filter by count. HERE IS A LINK https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/must-see-christmas-light-displays-in-northeast-ohio/#Sum to Summit country 77 NORTH IS OPEN - CENTRAL INTERCHANGE UPDATES There really seems to be some headway being made at the central interchange. 77 North is not open, but there will be more closings and openings over the next few weeks. If you go through the interchange, it will do you some good to CHECK OUT THIS LISTING https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/bulletins/33c3aaffrom the Ohio Department of Transportation that shows the updates. FIND VALUE IN THE PODCAST? Consider buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson Mentioned in this episode: PLEASE TELL A FRIEND If you know someone who would enjoy this show, tell them to go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and subscribe/follow today. Thanks to out sponsor: School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting CHECK OUT THE AKRON CALENDAR Keep up to date with what is happening in Akron Akron Events Calendar https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING - YOU DESERVE TO BE HEARD Join the School of Podcasting and get access to step-by-step tutorials, group coaching, and a brilliant podcasting community. You'll have unlimited coaching without calendars (Dave is in your pocket), along with live group coaching. See www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as...
THE REST OF THE RUBBER BOWL TO BE DEMOLISHED Akron is tearing down the rubber bowl. If you want to know why click here https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/11/30/rubber-bowl-and-heisman-lodge-to-be-demolished-in-akron/69682687007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65 and see the horrific pictures of what was once a majestic football stadium. COME SEE A BLIMP UP CLOSE The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will host a toy drive for the Toys for Tots Foundation at the company’s Wingfoot Lake blimp hangar on Dec. 1-4. Community members who donate a new, unwrapped toy during the event can drive through the blimp hangar to see the airship up close. Event dates and times are: Dec. 1 from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2 from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 3 from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 4 from 2-7 p.m. The Ohio Goodyear airship base is located at 841 Wingfoot Lake Road, Mogadore, OH 44260 source https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2022/11/want-to-see-goodyear-blimp-up-close-donate-new-toy-and-drive-through-hangar-in-mogadore-dec-1-4.html VIDEO SHOWS JAYLAND WALKER POSTER BEING REMOVED BY AKRON POLICE In a "hey who thought that was a good idea" category, A VIDEO https://youtu.be/9AvZqzGv-uI of Akron Police removing a podcaster about Justice for Jayland has gone viral ( source https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/viral-video-shows-akron-officers-removing-jayland-walker-poster-from-neighborhood) 100 SMALL BUSINESSES GET 10K FROM THE MAYOR This is great, but I'm pretty sure the businesses that were HEAVILY affected by Covid needed this 2 years ago. source https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2022/11/akron-awards-1m-in-american-rescue-plan-act-funds-to-100-local-businesses-see-the-list.html FIRST ENERGY WAS OUT TO 3000 LAST WEEKEND I was surprised this didn't make it to the radio (WNIR) but if first energy doesn't let the radio station know, or someone calls the station, they can't report on it. In the future, if the power goes out, it's best to use your phone and go to First Energy's website and search for outages. Mentioned in this episode: CHECK OUT THE AKRON CALENDAR Keep up to date with what is happening in Akron Akron Events Calendar https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SHOW If you get any value from the show please consider giving some of that value back and help us keep the lights on by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value any size donation is appreciated. Value For Value https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value SUPPORT THE SHOW - TELL A FRIEND Help us get the word out (It's FREE!) tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out the Akron Podcast! Go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and never miss an episode.
CO DETECTORS The new law gives the Akron Fire Department and the Department of Neighborhood Assistance the authority to inspect buildings for CO detectors like they currently do with smoke alarms. The ordinance is complaint driven and the city aims to focus first on education and voluntary compliance. Owners and landlords who remain non-compliant would be subjected to fines or potential criminal penalties depending on the violation. https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/news/da69ad76808aea0a/index.html BEST SELLING COMBINATION CO AND SMOKE DETECTOR https://amzn.to/3GDJMbH (aff) FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIES AT THE CANTON PALACE THEATER See your favorite holiday movies on the big screen at the historic Canton Palace Theatre 🎄 A Christmas Story – November 26 at 7:30pm 🚂 The Polar Express – December 2 at 7pm 🎅 Elf – December 19 at 7:30pm ❄️ White Christmas – December 20 at 7:30pm 🏡 Home Alone – December 21 at 7:30pm 🌟 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation – December 22 at 7:30pm Find Out More -> https://cantonpalacetheatre.org/ CENTRAL INTERCHANGE CLOSURES THE NEXT WEEK Most of these are in the morning, but over the weekend and next week. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/traffic/2022/11/21/overnight-closures-at-akrons-central-interchange-innerbelt/69662253007/ FREE SHUTTLE IN DOWNTOWN AKRON The 26th and 27th https://www.facebook.com/AkronMETRORTA/posts/pfbid0omBG5QRKFFeq2SVZBEUwbS83moZFCo5GeM8xQkxHEjg14V9dNrMPXN8JKYBHpPKcl WINTERBLAST KICKOFF Join us as we welcome back WINTERBLAST 22 with ice skating, ice bumper cars and all your favorite winter activities. Kick-off includes an illuminated holiday parade to welcome Santa, beginning at 6:00 p.m., on Main St. in Downtown Akron between Cedar and Bowery St. Our traditional tree lighting and fireworks will follow the parade. https://www.downtownakron.com/event/winterblast-kickoff WHEN CAN I SEE ARCHIE THE SNOWMAN? Archie is free to visit. NOVEMBER 25TH 11:30 am – 5:30 PM WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS 5:00-8:00 PM SATURDAYS 12:00 – 2:00 pm and 5:00-8:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM NEW YEARS EVE 12:00 – 2:00 PM and 5:00 – 8:00 PM JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING COMMUNITY Save by going to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron Mentioned in this episode: START YOUR PODCAST TODAY Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron CHECK OUT THE AKRON CALENDAR Keep up to date with what is happening in Akron Akron Events...
Fall Fest October 22ndFall Fest is C O M I N G to https://facebook.com/hashtag/downtownAkron (#downtownAkron) & includes about 🦇13 https://facebook.com/hashtag/TrickOrTreat (#TrickOrTreat) stations, including a haunted (but friendly) Akron METRO Regional Transit Authority BUS & stations by The Great Escape Room, Street Craftery, and Akron-Summit County Public Library to name a few. Find out more about Fall Fest: https://bit.ly/FallFestAkron22 (https://bit.ly/FallFestAkron22) *(The Fall Fest event is 5 - 9 pm, trick or treat is 5 - 7 pm) Helping Abused PartnersA new program is aimed at helping Summit County parents who have been abused by their partners and are seeking child support. The Safe Access Unit will offer safeguards to those who would like to get child support but are concerned that this could put them or their children in danger. The safeguards will include doing hearings by phone and having an advocate accompany the parent to court. The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office announced the new effort Friday in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness month, which is in October. This new Safe Access Unit will create protections in the child support process so parents will have the critical financial resources they need to survive.” To contact the Safe Access Unit, call 330-643-2765. Gorge Damn Removal is On the MoveDid you know? The https://facebook.com/hashtag/GorgeDam (#GorgeDam) is set to be removed in the near future, a huge step forward for the restoration of the https://facebook.com/hashtag/CuyahogaRiver (#CuyahogaRiver). To hear more about the dam removal process and what's in store, you are invited to attend a public meeting at the Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls on October 31. Amazon Looking For Seasonal HelpAmazon (on what was Rolling Acres Mall) is looking to hire 1000 seasonal employees. If you stay on Amazon has taken steps to improve the working conditions with steps to raise wages to $19/hr. (https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/10/14/amazon-wish-list-1000-seasonal-employees-in-akron-150000-in-u-s-rolling-acres-romig-road-bonuses/69557800007/ (source)) For more information go to https://www.akazon.com/apply (https://www.akazon.com/apply) Third Phase of Freedom Trail is OpenThe towpath keeps tending and extending now into Downtown Akron. (https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/10/13/third-phase-summit-county-freedom-trail-akron-now-open/69506722007/ (source)) Mentioned in this episode: Please Tell a Friend If you know someone who would enjoy this show, tell them to go to www.akronpodcast.com/follow and subscribe/follow today. Thanks to out sponsor: School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron Akron Events Calendar Find out what is happening around town https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/events (Akron Events Calendar) Give Back to the Akron Podcast If you are finding value in this show, please consider giving back by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value)
The Mayor of Akron Will No Seek Re-Election"After much consideration and self-reflection, I have decided not to seek a third term as the mayor of this great city," Horrigan wrote in an emailed statement. "My reasons are my own, and they are without regret." Get Registered to VoteThe deadline to register to vote in Ohio's upcoming election is Oct. 11 and early voting begins Oct. 12. Check out the https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/NCOA/NCOA (Online Voter Registration) In order to cast a ballot, Ohio residents must be registered by Oct. 11, thirty days before the general election is held. To register, residents must meet these qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be 18 years old or older on or before the Nov. 8 election. Must be an Ohio resident for at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court. Have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of election laws. For more information see https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/10/04/ohio-voter-registration-deadline-how-to-register-to-vote-election-2022/69525016007/ (this article in the Beacon Journal) BW3 is Back in Downtown AkronIf you've missed some good wings, and good times with your friends (and didn't want to drive to Kent) BW3 (Buffalo Wild Wings) is back in downtown Akron They are at the Corner of Exchange and S Main https://bit.ly/BWWGoAkron (https://bit.ly/BWWGoAkron) 349 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308 (234) 542-8888 | Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-12 a.m Applications for Civilian Oversight BoardApplications are now open for Akron's new civilian oversight board, a proposal from Mayor Dan Horrigan that City Council recently passed to oversee the city's policing policies and practices. The board will be composed of eleven members, six of whom will be appointed by Horrigan with Council's consent and five selected directly by Council. It will include at least one resident from each ward, as well as an attorney, an expert in the field of mental health, an expert in the fields of racial equity and social justice and an expert in law enforcement. Board members are recommended to complete optional training with the Akron Police Department's citizen academy and 40 hours of ride-alongs within their first year of service. Each board member will receive $100 per board meeting, hearing or City Council session that they are required to attend, but annual compensation paid to any member may not exceed $1,200. Another Shooting AkronA 58-year-old man was shot by a 22 year old man in the University Park Neighborhood. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2022/10/05/man-58-dies-after-shooting-on-sumner-street-in-university-park-area/69542469007/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=SectionFrontFeed-FeedRedesign (Full story) See the https://www.mapcustomizer.com/map/Akron-Killings (map of Akron Shootings). 988 Suicide Prevention Funding On July 16, the federal government is requiring states launch a more robust and easy to remember 988 hotline with the aim of providing more capacity – costing $136 million for Ohio over five and a half years. Questions remain how that total cost will be covered. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/state/2022/03/24/ohio-988-suicide-prevention-lifeline-congress-legislature-mental-health/7052551001/ (Full Story) Interactive Voter GuideIf you click on the first link below, you can provide your address and see a customized ballot with your local races and issues only. If you prefer to find your own races, scroll down lower on this page. 2022 Election :http://lwv.thevoterguide.org/v/akron21/build.do (Summit County Voter Guide) Voting resourcesNovember election:https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/09/30/summit-county-elections-what-to-know-about-early-voting-registration/69513390007/ (What to know about Summit County voting,...
Today is a special episode of the Akron Podcast. I saw where "Just a Dad From Akron" was coming to the Akron Civic. The more I looked into it, the more I wanted to meet the man behind the movement. His documentary is showing at the Civic on October 1 at 7 PM and in true Kenny Lambert fashion, the tickets are free. If you've never been to the Civic, this would be a great time to come. Support the movement at http://www.justadadfromakron.com (www.justadadfromakron.com) For more information on the Akron Civic, see http://www.akroncivic.com (www.akroncivic.com) For more information on what is happening around Akron see http://www.akronpodcast.com/events (www.akronpodcast.com/events) Mentioned in this episode: Give Back to the Akron Podcast If you are finding value in this show, please consider giving back by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value) Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). Get access to: Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds, and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron Share the Show With a Friend If you know someone who would like the Akron Podcast, please share it with them, or tell them to go to AkronPodcast.com If you can support the show, go to www.akronpodcast.com/value
Why Are You in Downtown Akron at 3:30 AM?Tyrone Brown is saying that police officers loaded him into a cruiser and drove him away from a crowd that had gathered after the bars closed that early Sunday morning on Aug. 28. They pulled into the campus of the I Promise School, There, handcuffed in the backseat, he said officers opened the door, punched him in the face, dragged the skin off his wrists on the parking lot pavement and kicked him unconscious. But police say every second is accounted for in the body camera footage of the two officers who transported the man. A police radio log puts paramedics, who routinely check people tased by police, at the school two seconds before officers arrived. The claim of police brutality is "baseless," said Capt. Dave Laughlin, a public information officer who reviewed the videos. While the footage is not being released pending an internal use of force investigation, two wildly different versions of what happened are being told. The arrested man, Tyrone Brown, has retained attorney Bobby DiCello, who is representing Walker's family. The public won't see what happened after Brown's misdemeanor arrest until the body camera footage is released. Routine internal investigations can take weeks or months. WHAT???The ordeal began with a confrontation outside a deli and bar beside the public library on Market Street. The crowd moved toward the library parking lot as the first of five people dialed 911. A witness with slurred speech called 911, the caller reported "a female with gun and two dudes with guns" who "look about to shoot," according to the dispatch log. Any available cruiser was summoned. With 13 units eventually responding, the first two cruisers arrived at 3:37 a.m. to find a crowd in the library parking lot, but nobody armed. A request for backup went out within five minutes as the crowd cussed out and filmed the officers. Some people continue to argue with police long after Brown is taken away. Brown's sister, the woman recording with her cell phone, is only inches from the officers. But she is allowed to drive home. Brown tried to flee but fell to the ground when tased. He "was handcuffed without any incident," Capt. Laughlin said. Laughlin confirmed the officers took Brown to a parking lot at the I Promise School to get him away from the crowd. https://youtu.be/_7hugZeiWJg (Social Media Video) Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/21/akron-police-tyrone-brown-ray-greene-beating-allegations-highland-square/69497090007/ (Beacon Journal) SUMMER MAY BE OVER - BUT WE'RE NOT DONESummer has come to an end but there are still many reasons to celebrate. Come to Summer Sunset on Cascade Plaza for the Steel Drum Trio, drinks, food and games. Stay tuned for more fun activities. Want to register your office for the Office Championship cornhole & skee-ball tournament? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/CascadeOfficeChampionship (https://bit.ly/CascadeOfficeChampionship) Knight Foundation Provides $20 Million to Help U of A Renovate Polsky Building.The Polsky Building, designed by New York City architects and finished in 1930, was a premier downtown shopping center on Main Street across from the old O’Neil’s Building. Polsky's department store closed in the late 1970s. https://blogs.uakron.edu/roundaboutakron/polsky/#:~:text=The%20Polsky%20Building%20as%20we,Bloomingdale%27s%20and%20Saks%205th%20Avenue. (The building) sat vacant for nine years until 1987, when The Prudential Insurance Co. gifted the art deco-style building to the University of Akron. “This investment will transform a dormant building into a vibrant gateway that opens the university to Main Street,” Kyle Kutuchief, director of Knight’s program in Akron, said in the release announcing the $20 million gift. The university worked on the proposal to the Knight Foundation over the last several months. Miller said he was very happy when the Knight board approved the funding....
Who Gets to Vote? Ohio Issue 2Ohio voters will decide this fall whether noncitizens can vote in local elections. State Issue 2, which would change the state constitution if a https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/ballotboard/2022/2022-11_issue2_certifiedballotlanguage.pdf (majority votes "yes"), proposes that only adult U.S. citizens who legally reside and are registered to vote in Ohio for at least 30 days can cast a ballot in future state and local elections. Backers of the amendment say it's important to uphold the integrity of citizenship, while opponents argue it's an unnecessary part of a trend to cut down on voting access. Barberton Speedway Up For SaleBarberton https://www.facebook.com/BarbertonSpeedwayOH (Speedway), a presence in Norton before it was a city, is up for sale after the death of owner Greg Prunty in June. Sue Young, a sister of Prunty and executor of his estate, said in a recent phone interview that she is hoping to sell the http://www.barbertonspeedway.net/ (speedway) to a buyer who will continue racing at the quarter-mile track. Summit County Gun Buyback and Safety Training InitiativeWhile in the https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/19/summit-county-sheriffs-office-planning-gun-buyback-event/65981260007/ (planning phase now), Summit County will spend 55,000 on gifts cards and advertising (including gift cards from Dick's sporting Goods, and Acme Fresh Market) to exchange for guns. I'll keep you posted when the dates are announced. Christmas GrooveThe Christmas Groove is an annual benefit concert that seeks to raise awareness and benefit those in need in Northeast Ohio. In 2004, a group of friends and a few musicians assembled for a common purpose: to create a family-friendly concert that would entertain and bless others during the Christmas season. http://www.christmasgroove.org/ (www.christmasgroove.org) Free Women's Self Defense Class McEbright Community Learning Center at 349 Cole Avenue in Akron on Tuesday, September 27 from 6p-8p. Thanks to Akron Ward 7 Councilman Donnie Kammer for helping sponsor the event. (source: https://www.facebook.com/SummitCountyProsecutorSherriBevanWalsh/posts/pfbid02Qoyj47KmPiEhU8i9qiQyVNvaQBcmq4JXyDN32ifRU29SFywSpSAfdSwPtQPEytfql (Sherri Bevan Walsh, Summit County Prosecutor)) Citizen Oversight Board Presented to Akron City CouncilProposed Timeline of Ordinance: Introduced to Akron City Council – Sept. 12, 2022 Second Reading at Council – Sept. 19, 2022 Third Reading and Possible Passage at Council – Sept. 26, 2022 If passed by a super majority (9 members of Council) the ordinance would go into effect immediately, if passed by a simple majority (7 members of Council) the ordinance would have a 30-day referendum period before implementation Immediately after passage, the Mayor’s Office would open applications to Akron residents who are interested in being on the Board (must be 18 or older) – Sept. 27, 2022 Applications would remain open until October 31, 2022 Mayor Horrigan will present his choices to City Council in Dec. 2022 (given that there have been enough applicants to fill the Board) A Board would be in place by the first quarter of 2023 Mayor Horrigan would then work to create a City Charter initiative to go on the Nov. 2023 ballot enshrining the Citizen Oversight Board into Akron’s Charter Mentioned in this episode: Please Support This Show If you get any value from the show please consider giving some of that value back and help us keep the lights on by going to www.akronpodcast.com/value any size donation is appreciated. https://akron-ohio-podcast.captivate.fm/value (Value For Value) Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about: Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want). Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing) It will cost a million...
