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And on the Akron Patch calendar - Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton

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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:

  • How to get a property tax break after the Sept. 4 storms.
  • Why University of Akron police are back on bikes this fall.
  • Will Ray LaMontagne still perform at Akron Civic Theatre this month?

Also on today's calendar: Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Summit County offers tax relief for property damaged by Sept. 4 storms (cleveland.com) — If your Akron or Summit County home was damaged in the Sept. 4 storms, you may qualify for a temporary reduction in your property's appraised value and lower 2027 tax bills. The Fiscal Office is accepting Form DTE 26 applications through Dec. 31, with staff inspecting damage and offering help by phone, email, or mail from their downtown Akron office.
   

2. University of Akron Police bring back campus bike patrol for the first time since 2018 (news5cleveland.com) — Students and neighbors around the University of Akron will see more officers on bicycles again, as campus police revive their bike patrol to boost visibility and access. Funded by donors, the new mountain bikes help officers quietly reach areas cars can't, with students saying the patrols feel more approachable and could help deter crimes like car break-ins.
   

3. Grammy-winning musician Ray LaMontagne collapses on stage during Nashville concert (fox8.com) — Ray LaMontagne, who recently collapsed on stage in Nashville due to heat-related dehydration, is scheduled to bring his Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour to the Akron Civic Theatre on Sept. 16. Fans in Akron can expect the show to go on as planned, with his team reporting he's recovering well and grateful for supporters' understanding after the incident.
   

4. Bernie Moreno proposes federal tax to offset state data-center incentives (cleveland.com) — A proposed federal tax from Sen. Bernie Moreno could effectively cancel out Ohio's generous tax breaks for data centers, including incentives tied to an Ark Data Centers expansion in Akron. The plan would charge companies a federal tax equal to any state or local incentive they receive, raising questions about future subsidies, electricity use, and job creation tied to such projects.
   

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  • This past weekend, I pulled into a gas station to buy fuel.
    When I came out i was planning on driving away, but my car was totally dead. I know nothing about a car, so I went to the man next to me at the pump… (Nextdoor Sourek Trail & Sand Run)
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    All have been spayed, given rabies vaccines, and flea treated except for the dark orange. He's the only boy. All are maybe a year old. I went over to… (Nextdoor West Exchane)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Akron. Apply here.
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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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