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🌱 Patch AM: How Akron Marathon week is reshaping local business, visitors, and community pride

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Hello again Akron! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Akron Marathon week is reshaping local business, visitors, and community pride
  • Were you near Lawton Street when two Akron teens were shot?
  • How is Akron Public Schools fixing slipping reading and test scores?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Summit County Home Expo, October 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a shower or two; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marathon week is ideal time to share Akron area's stories with visitors (beaconjournal.com) — Akron Marathon week is spotlighting the city's economic and cultural vibrancy, from visiting runners to local businesses like the newly renovated Spark by Hilton Akron Fairlawn and longtime favorite 750ml wine bar. The piece also highlights a beloved regional restaurateur's legacy and key takeaways from Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro's recent State of the County address.
   

2. Akron Police believe at least 2 people fired shots that left 2 teens injured (news5cleveland.com) — Two 15-year-old boys were shot near Hartford Avenue and Little Street in Akron after a teen fight gathering escalated, and police say both are expected to recover. Detectives believe at least two people fired shots and are urging anyone with information or video from the Lawton Street Community Center area to contact the Akron Police detective bureau or Crime Stoppers.
   

3. Akron Public Schools targets reading, test score gains after state report card drop (news5cleveland.com) — Akron families are learning how the city's public schools plan to respond after state report card scores dropped in achievement and early literacy. District leaders outline new reading instruction, teacher training with the University of Akron, and at-home practice tools they hope will boost young students' skills and future test performance.
   

4. Gas prices spike in Northeast Ohio: Up 32 cents in Akron, 33 cents in Cleveland (wkyc.com) — Akron drivers are facing a sharp jump at the pump, with average gas prices climbing 32 cents in a week to about $4.50 per gallon. The spike, tied to refinery issues and global tensions, is hitting the broader Great Lakes region too, leaving local commuters paying far more than a year ago.
   

5. WANTED: Local man charged with child sex, robbery (fox8.com) — Akron-area residents are being asked to help locate 29-year-old Jason Sadler, a fugitive wanted on serious charges including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, aggravated robbery, burglary and drug trafficking. Authorities say he often frequents the Akron and Cleveland areas and are offering a reward for anonymous tips submitted by phone or through the U.S. Marshals website.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone in the Kenmore Hill Area (16th,17th, Whitner, Silvercrest) Sees or Knows What Happened to a Long Haired (Very fluffy) Solid Gray Intact Male Cat (Face looks like a manecoon) I've Had Him Since Birth, He just turned 1yr old.
    Please Let Me Know! 330-576-0057 He's Been Missing Now For 4 Days. I'm devistated & going insane without him. He's Very Sweet, He's not aggressive… (Nextdoor Kenmore Hill)
  • So our sump pump stopped working and it seems that the float switch is not working correctly.
    I have a company coming out tomorrow afternoon to look at it. It seems that we will need a new one potentially. Is anyone able to help if we do not… (Nextdoor Brown St)
  • Camping World Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Dealership Accounting Clerk in Akron. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member 1868 in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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