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🌱 Patch AM: How to book your flu shot at Summit County Public Health
And check out VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! on the Akron Patch calendar
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:
- How to book your flu shot at Summit County Public Health
- Why an Akron high school football game was suddenly stopped Friday night
- What we know about the deadly Highland Square pedestrian crash
Also on today's calendar: VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
- Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Flu vaccines available by appointment at Summit County Public Health (kentucky.com) — Flu shots are now available by appointment for Akron-area residents through Summit County Public Health starting Monday, Oct. 5, with weekday hours at the West Market Street clinic. Bring your ID and insurance card, though no one is turned away for inability to pay. The department accepts private insurance and offers free or low-cost options for uninsured children and adults. 
• High school football game in Akron ends early amid off-field fights; 15-year-old arrested (wkyc.com) — An Akron high school football game at Ellet Community Learning Center was stopped in the third quarter after multiple fights broke out among juveniles off the field, prompting a heavy police response. A 15-year-old boy was arrested and taken to the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center, and Akron Public Schools officials are reviewing what led to the early ending.
• Mother burying second son in three years after Akron pedestrian crash (cleveland19.com) — A 35-year-old Akron man was killed early Sunday while crossing West Market Street in Highland Square, and his mother is now mourning her second son lost in three years. Police say a speeding Chrysler 300 hit him, then crashed into several vehicles, injuring two others. Investigators suspect the driver was intoxicated and are awaiting toxicology results.
📸 Around Akron
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Akron
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★ Featured events ★
- VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! →
9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- AA CROSSROADS MEETING →
916 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
7:30 pm - AARP Board Meeting →
Portage Lakes Kiwanis Civic Center, 725 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron
9:00 am - Chair Yoga →
Kenmore Senior Community Center, 880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
9:30 am - Family Story Time →
Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
10:30 am - Cards →
Kenmore Senior Community Center, 880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron
10:30 am - Hand, Knee, Foot Card Game →
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10:30 am - 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 - Akron, OH 10-Week In Person Session →
Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron
6:00 pm - FOUNDERS' DAY COMMITTEE →
Intergroup Office, 2212 Romig Rd., Akron
7:00 pm - Protecting Our Drinking Water (Sponsored by Greater Akron Audubon Society) →
Goodyear Heights Lodge, Goodyear Heights Metro Park, 2077 Newton St, Akron, OH, 44305
7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 21
📣 Akron Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Someone dropped off a baby kitten around my place and I have no idea where the mother is.
It's eyes are open but they are still blue, I think about 3 weeks old, I don't know. I have a nursing momma around and she will not let the baby feed… (Nextdoor Kenmore/Castle) - Does anyone recognise this dog.
She is wondering around Fairlawn Heights AND she is limping. No collar. (Nextdoor Fairlawn Heights)
- Applebee's - Apple American Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Akron. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Part Time) in Akron. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Akron here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tallmadge
- Woodridge holds off Tallmadge to stay in MAC title hunt (cleveland.com)
Cuyahoga Falls
- Stow plans first DORA near AMP. When will the entertainment venue open? (centredaily.com)
- Rainwater Gutters Market To 2035: Replacement Demand and Stormwater Rules Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
- Ohio only has 1 top Foodie City in America. See where: (newsbreak.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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