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Good morning Akron! NEWS QUIZ 📰⏳Which neighborhood is home to Akron's United Baptist Church, celebrating 100 years of service? signalakron.org/what-10000-y…
0% Ellet
100% West Akron
0% Fairlawn Heights
0% Cuyahoga Falls
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Everett Field holds 10,000 years of Indigenous history still being uncovered. At first glance, the 32-acre swath of land looks like any other field. But underneath the soil is a different story. signalnews.info/4BpIcV6

Everett Field is one of Summit County’s largest Hopewell sites

Arrowheads, earth ovens and pottery from ancient Indigenous residents found on Summit Metro Parks’ land leased to Szalay’s Farm & Market.

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‘Nobody’s really immune.’ Summit County schools face widening deficits. Eleven districts project shortfalls by 2030. Some have cut positions, limited enrollment or added fees; Barberton warns deeper program cuts could follow. signalnews.info/3UBtw4x

Why Summit County school deficits could mean more cuts

See why Summit County school budgets are falling short, what districts have cut and how levies could affect families, from busing to sports.

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The Cuyahoga River Conditions Tool, or CUYAC, a safety tool that makes close to real-time condition reports available for the Cuyahoga River, will be upgraded using a $110,000 grant. signalnews.info/4jyxxRq

Cuyahoga River water conditions safety tool to get an upgrade  - Signal Akron

CUYAC, a safety tool that makes water condition reports available for the Cuyahoga River, will be upgraded using a $110,000 grant.

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Who fixes Akron streetlights? How can you report outages? Ward 1 City Council Member Fran Wilson organizes meeting with FirstEnergy, city officials, to get answers to service questions. signalnews.info/4hZbSke

Who fixes Akron streetlights and how to report outages

Find out when repairs are expected in Merriman Hills, how to report Akron streetlight outages and how to challenge charges for lights that don’t work.

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Akron’s widespread use of Flock surveillance cameras and the city’s participation in the company’s vast vehicle-tracking network was defended Monday by Mayor Shammas Malik’s chief of public safety. signalnews.info/4BmyZNe

Akron defends use of Flock surveillance cameras

Some City Council members push back on use of the license plate-tracking camera network that logs every car as it drives by.

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Akron City Council agreed Monday to eliminate lot size requirements to build new homes 📰 Neighborhoods like Sherbondy Hill and West Akron could benefit, since, historically, houses were built more closely than modern rules allow. signalnews.info/4i9foHt

Akron to allow home building on smaller vacant lots - Signal Akron

Akron’s City Council eliminated lot size requirements to build new homes, a change that city officials hope can spur development.

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Akron Public Schools joined 335 other districts in challenging a system that sent more than $48 million to Summit County private schools in fiscal 2026. signalnews.info/4ew2cez

Ohio court rules school vouchers unconstitutional

Court rules the EdChoice program uses taxpayer dollars to fund school systems that compete with traditional public schools. 

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Changes to how roadways are configured across Greater Akron are leading to fewer crashes, calmer and slower traffic and room for bicycles and other modes of transportation. signalnews.info/3VMR3Qi

Road diets in Akron lead to fewer crashes

Changes to how roadways are configured across Greater Akron are leading to calmer and slower traffic, more room for bicycles.

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After 44 years behind the chair, Akron barber Johnny Coatter passed his shop to Kyle Alexander, who learned from him before taking over. Their story is about mentorship, trust and a legacy that lives on. My latest for @SignalAkron: signalakron.org/akron-barber… #Akron #LocalJournalism

Akron barber passes on his shop — and legacy

As he retired, Johnny Coatter entrusted his Akron barbershop to Kyle Alexander, who has renamed it Good Hands Barbershop.

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Mike Kahoe (R) and J. Noah Spinner (D), the two candidates for the open Ohio House of Representative’s District 31 seat, went back and forth Oct. 5 as they debated topics that included Medicaid, public school funding and property taxes. signalnews.info/4zgxFJU

Kahoe, Spinner debate issues in Ohio House District 31 race - Signal Akron

The candidates debated topics that included Medicaid, public school funding and property taxes for seat formerly occupied by Bill Roemer.

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Steve Arrington, the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center’s executive director has endured racism, funding battles and personal sacrifice to fulfill his destiny. signalnews.info/4eicsab

Steve Arrington saw gaps in Akron's Black LGBTQ+ services

The executive director of the Baynard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center in West Hill sees continuous and growing demand.

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Tell that teenager to put on a costume! 🎃 ☠️ It’s almost time for trick-or-treat. Akron residents who wish to participate should turn a porch light on so trick-or-treaters know where to stop. signalnews.info/4AW8cXR

2026 trick-or-treat times in Akron and Summit County - Signal Akron

Find trick-or-treat days and times for more than 15 cities, villages and townships across Summit County in 2026.

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GM Akron! Try out this week's news quiz 📰⏳ What is the posted speed limit for electric bikes along Summit Metro Parks trails? signalakron.org/what-breakfa…
0% 15mph
0% 35mph
0% 5mph
100% There's no speed limit
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Four weeks before Election Day, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik weighed in on the charter amendments that Akron voters will soon decide, calling for voters to turn down the two proposals that would change rental housing laws. signalnews.info/4AQK74N

Akron mayor urges votes against housing measures

Mayor Shammas Malik weighed in on three Nov. 3 ballot measures in Akron, calling for two housing proposals to be turned down.

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New trees on the eaassst siiiiidddeee 🌲 🌲 🌲 City officials and the Akron Tree Commission said that a tree planting program will begin in the Joy Park area of East Akron this fall. signalnews.info/4j3TAiB

See what kind of trees are coming to East Akron's Joy Park area

The City of Akron continues a tree-planting program with 150 trees planned for the Joy Park area of East Akron

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Residents in Akron’s Goodyear Heights neighborhood have until THIS FRIDAY, to submit applications for Goodyear Heights Community Development Corp.’s Shine Up Your Block program. signalnews.info/4yaWdDg

Sign up for Goodyear Heights’ Shine Up Your Block program

Residents in Akron’s Goodyear Heights neighborhood have until Friday, Oct. 9, to submit applications for the restoration initiative.

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It's the moosstt wonderfulll timmm..... Well. Is it time to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations? Guidance can be confusing, here's what you need to know. 🤧 signalnews.info/4hJS7vl

What you need to know in Akron about flu and COVID vaccines

Flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses, but vaccination recommendations differ for the two illnesses.

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Now in its fifth year, the Akron Black Artist Guild's annual exhibition showcases the work of Black artists across Northeast Ohio. “Outlined In Black” is on display at the downtown gallery @AkronSoulTrain through Oct. 31. signalnews.info/472CoTy
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Leon Henderson also talked about the AFD’s successes and challenges at the Sept. 16 Ward 7 meeting. signalnews.info/4rTEONN

Hear what Akron fire chief has to say about emergency responses

Leon Henderson tells Ward 7 residents about emergency response times, unusual 911 calls and the challenges facing the Akron Fire Department.

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