🌱 Patch AM: What evidence led jurors to convict in this deadly I-480 crash?

What's up Akron! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What evidence led jurors to convict in this deadly I-480 crash?
• Can Akron's women's soccer team protect its unbeaten home record Sunday?

Also on today's calendar: Chair Yoga and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Drunk driver convicted in fatal I-480 crash (fox8.com) — An Akron woman has been convicted in Summit County for a 2023 drunk-driving crash on I-480 that killed 30-year-old Kameron Rubin. Jurors found 28-year-old Africa Watson guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide and OVI after investigators tied damage and evidence on her vehicle to the victim; she'll be sentenced October 16, with the case underscoring local enforcement against impaired driving.
   

• Women's soccer looks to win first MAC match on the road against Akron (bgfalconmedia.com) — Bowling Green's women's soccer team visits Akron on Sunday, Sept. 20, for a 1 p.m. MAC matchup against the Zips, following Akron's Senior Day ceremony. Local fans can watch Akron defend its unbeaten home record against a strong Falcons defense that hasn't allowed more than one goal in a game since last season.
   

📸 Around Akron

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Akron

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• AA CROSSROADS MEETING →
  916 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Chair Yoga →
  Kenmore Senior Community Center, 880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  9:30 am
• Cards →
  Kenmore Senior Community Center, 880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  10:30 am
• Falily Story Time →
  Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  10:30 am
• Hand, Knee, Foot Card Game →
  Akron OH
  10:30 am
• Belcher →
  Belcher, 400 Locust St., Akron
  11:00 am
• Grab + Go Lunches →
  OPEN M, 941 Princeton Street, Akron
  11:30 am
• Meal Program →
  Akron OH
  3:30 pm
• Hip Hop Night →
  First Glance Student Center, 943 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  5:00 pm
• PROJECT LEARN GED CLASSES AT KENMORE BRANCH LIBRARY →
  Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Mental Health Drop-In →
  Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
  10:00 am
• Bingo →
  Akron OH
  10:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone Helping This Cat?
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🗞 Nearby News

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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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