Good morning Akron! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Why is a candidate flying between Columbus and Akron instead of driving?
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
Monday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ohio governor race: Vivek Ramaswamy spent nearly $700,000 leasing private jets for campaign events (highlandcountypress.com) — An Ohio governor candidate's heavy use of private jets, including short hops between Columbus and Akron, is drawing scrutiny over nearly $700,000 in leasing costs. Campaign finance records and watchdogs question whether donor money could effectively reimburse the candidate. An Akron-based political scientist says the jet-first travel style is unusual for statewide races in a drivable state like Ohio.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The Cleveland Clinic posted a job opening for Inventory Processor - PRN in Akron. Apply here.
Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tallmadge
Tallmadge City Schools faces budget gap after state funding drops (beaconjournal.com)
2024 Jeep Wrangler 4Xe Sahara 4Xe for Sale $24,550 Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Cuyahoga Falls Vehicles For Sale Near Akron (beaconjournal.com)
FemiCore Reviews 2026 – Legit Bladder and Urinary Support or Overhyped? What the Research Actually Shows (muddyriversports.com)
Cuyahoga Falls
Rüfüs Du Sol turns Blossom into electric summer dance party (cleveland.com)
Akron is stressed while Cuyahoga Falls is blessed (beaconjournal.com)
Dire Straits 1985-08-05 Blossom Music Center, Cleveland, OH (blogspot.com)
Ok Akron! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!