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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators will review after the deadly Akron warrant arrest.
  • Which Titanic survivor rests in Akron's historic Glendale Cemetery?
  • How hot and rainy was Akron's September, really?

Also on today's calendar: VOTE ON OR BEFORE November 3rd, 2026! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Akron man dies during arrest attempt (akron.com) — Akron police and U.S. Marshals say a 34-year-old man died after allegedly shooting himself and being shot by an officer during an Oct. 1 felony warrant arrest attempt at a Brown Street home. Investigators from the state are reviewing the shooting, involved officers are on paid leave, and body camera footage is expected within seven days under city rules.
   

2. Dead Finds: Take a Cemetery Stroll (northeastohiothrive.com) — Akron history buffs can explore Glendale Cemetery, where Titanic survivor Ellen Wilkes and other notable residents are buried amid historic buildings on the National Register. The article suggests Glendale alongside other Northeast Ohio cemeteries as atmospheric fall destinations for strolls, stories, and unusual monuments during spooky season.
   

3. Greater Akron September weather was warmer, wetter than normal, NWS reports (kentucky.com) — If September felt a bit muggy around Akron, you were right: the National Weather Service reports the month was slightly warmer and wetter than normal, with highs reaching 92 degrees early on. Rainfall at Akron-Canton Airport topped typical levels by more than an inch, while overnight lows ran several degrees above average.
   

4. Stow plans first DORA near AMP. When will the entertainment venue open? (centredaily.com) — Summit County's entertainment options could expand as nearby Stow considers creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area around its new AMP venue, joining Akron and other local cities with DORAs. A public hearing and possible council vote are set for Oct. 22, with business owners largely optimistic and police planning extra presence to manage safety and traffic.
   

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